Bishop Dr Agyei Lawson urges religious leaders to use their influence to protect Ghana’s peace

Bishop Dr Agyei Lawson, speaking on behalf of the Christian community and the Chairman of the Christian Council of Ghana, has urged religious leaders to use their influence to promote tolerance, dialogue and peaceful coexistence as Ghana seeks to calm religious tensions following a viral incident involving a pastor accused of making derogatory remarks about Prophet Muhammad.

Bishop Lawson made the appeal on Friday, August 14 at an engagement between the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), the Police Management Board (POMAB) and religious leaders, where representatives of Ghana's Christian and Muslim communities discussed the need to prevent recent religious tensions from escalating.

Bishop Lawson said the Christian community believed the Ghana Police Service remained committed to working with religious institutions to protect the public and maintain stability.