The National
Peace Council says it has taken a proactive step in mediating a peace agreement
between the Nogokpo Traditional Authorities and Archbishop Charles Agyinasare,
the founder of Perez Chapel International.
This decision
comes in response to a growing conflict between the Nogokpo community and
Archbishop Charles Agyinasare, triggered by remarks made by the Archbishop
during a sermon where he referred to Nogokpo as the “demonic headquarters” of
the Volta Region.
The comments
made by the revered Archbishop drew criticism from the indigenes of Nogokpo and
the wider Volta Region.
The revered
Archbishop Agyinasare rendered an apology for his comments, but that did not
stop the Nogokpo Traditional Council from issuing a two-week ultimatum to the
Archbishop to appear before them.
In a statement
on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, the Chairman of the Peace Council, Rev. Dr. Ernest
Adu-Gyamfi, said “The National Peace Council has noted with concern the current
impasse between Archbishop Charles Agyinasare, the founder of Perez Chapel
International and Nogokpo Traditional Authorities.”
It added,
“Recognizing the fact that the impasse if not quickly addressed may have
consequences on peaceful coexistence and religious tolerance in the country,
the National Peace Council, in pursuit of its mandate to facilitate conflict
prevention, appeals to the Nogokpo Traditional Authorities and Perez Chapel
International to remain calm and not give in to provocations as efforts are
being undertaken to address the situation.”
“The Council
calls on all those who have been affected in any way by the stalemate to
exercise
restraint and circumspection in their comments and pronouncements on the
matter. The Council further urges the media and all those who make statements on
the matter to exercise maximum restraint in their narratives to protect the
peace, stability, and integrity of our beloved country.
“We want to
inform the public that the Volta Regional Peace Council has begun the process
to
engage the parties for amicable redress.”
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