Apostle Agbalenyoh: Voting is a Civic Right, Not a Sabbath Sacrilege
By Joseph Nana Yaw Cobbina
The Ghana’s upcoming elections, scheduled for Saturday, December 7, 2024, have sparked concerns among Christian faith communities that worship on Saturdays.
These churches are calling on the Electoral Commission to reconsider the date, as it coincides with their Sabbath day.
However, Apostle Kadmiel Agbalenyoh, leader of the Seventh Day Theocratic World Congregation, has taken a different stance on the Sabbath day which is also Ghana’s calendar as elections day for 2024 general elections.
Despite Saturday being the Sabbath, he believes his congregation members should exercise their right to vote, emphasizing that their refusal to vote doesn’t make them patriotic.
Apostle Agbalenyoh stressed that voting is a civic right and a crucial contribution to the nation’s development.
He urged his members to cast their votes, enabling them to have a say in how the country’s resources are managed and who governs them.
To facilitate this, the church will close early on election day to allow members to visit their polling centers.
In addition to election concerns, Apostle Agbalenyoh addressed the LGBTQI Bill, passionately appealing to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to sign it into law.
He believes this would protect Ghana’s family values, cultural norms, and reproductive procedures.
The Christian Council of Ghana and other faith-based organizations have also expressed support for the bill, citing the need to safeguard traditional family systems.
As the elections approach, Apostle Agbalenyoh cautioned the youth to remain responsible and peaceful, emphasizing that God ultimately knows the outcome.
He encouraged all citizens to cast their votes peacefully, recognizing their collective role in maintaining national unity.
By Joseph Nana Yaw Cobbina
