The Accra East Regional Superintendent of the Assemblies of God church says the state must make it impossible for individuals without just cause to have access to arms.
Rev. Dr. Joseph K.K Baisie says as a nation, that prides itself with modern democratic credentials, its reputation is at stake with party militia taking over the country. He believes in order to fight the canker, “political parties must be committed to discouraging its members from engaging in such acts by disciplining offenders.
“I urge all leaders, especially national and political leaders to hold high the interest of Ghana above petty party interests and collectively reject vigilantism in all ways.” Speaking at the maiden Regional Council meeting of the church at Shai Hills on Wednesday, he bemoaned how party militia is a rising threat on the life, progress and development of the nation.
“Over the years, there has been a study upsurge in the use of such groups in the name of providing security for political parties and their kingpins. “Culprits and perpetrators have all been the spared the brunt of the law because authorities have inadvertently shielded most of them from prosecution,” he noted. He wants the political authorities as well as other national leaders to put their shoulders to the wheel to end what he describes as a social canker that news urgent attention. Rev. Dr Baisie said leaders should discourage their followers by allowing the perverts to face the full rigours of the law.
In a related development, he urged national leaders and state institutions responsible to help fight the age-old issue of land guards by imposing stiffer punishment on offenders. According to him, it is unfortunate that lives have been lost and properties destroyed as a result of this issue charging those in charge to take a critical look at solving it. Touching on the subject of corruption, the man of God said “the catastrophic impact of corruption is too pervasive and far outweighs any personal benefit of individual perpetrators. “I, therefore, use this occasion to add my voice in the fight against corruption at all levels in our society.”
