Ghanaians urged to be patient and tolerant in 2010

GNA – The Catholic Bishop of Ho, The Right Reverend Francis Anani

Lodonu, on Thursday called for patience and tolerance from Ghanaians next year as

government works to meet their aspirations.
Bishop Lodonu in a New message through the Ghana News Agency in Ho, asked

Ghanaians to show their love to the President through prayers and give the government more

encouragement rather than intimidation.
“We must stop shouting too much and rather thirst for good governance which the

President promised us,” he urged.
Bishop Lodonu expressed concern about the upsurge of petty quarrels, disputes and

killings all over the country and called on Christians and other religious leaders to preach

peace and justice.
He urged the Judiciary to encourage and strengthen the Alternative Dispute Resolution

system to reduce tension in families, communities and in the courts.
Bishop Lodonu also urged the populace to protect the environment in the coming year as

the first step towards seeking peace on earth.
The Right Reverend Francis Amenu, Moderator of the Evangelical Presbyterian (E.P)

Church, expressed worry about the lawlessness, apathy and despondency that were taking

hold in society.
He said lackadaisical attitude to work, poor time-management culture, as well as

indiscipline on the roads and other acts of indiscipline were capable of undermining

investment efforts in the country.
“There is the fervent need for government regulatory bodies, the media, and civil society

organizations including religious bodies to rise to the task and collaborate with government

to propel the country to greater heights,” he said.
The Rt. Rev. Amenu urged the people to remain committed to the principles of

democracy and rally behind the government for the rapid development of the country.
GNA