Catholic Archbishop of Accra lauds Rawlings

He lauded the National Democratic Congress (NDC) founder for standing up for the poor and underprivileged in society.

In a statement released by the office of the former president, he Metropolitan Archbishop commended the former President when he called on him at his office in Accra on Wednesday.

Accompanied by leading clergy from the Archdiocese, Most Reverend Kwofie said former President Rawlings was an Apostle fighting against injustice and the protection of the core values of society.

During the two-hour meeting which focused on local and international politics, society and leadership, former President Rawlings urged Catholic clergy to endeavour to speak out against wrongs in society as they used to do in the past.

Rawlings with catholic priests Pulse Ghana

“You’re letting us get away with too much. We are getting immune. The church has been monetized and in giving undue publicity to charlatans and frauds posing as religious leaders we help not only to expand their activities and influence but we also contribute to keeping people ignorant. The Catholic Church and other formal and traditional churches still maintain a high level of respect and credibility and must speak up. Our beautiful country and people deserve better from political leaders from all political divides,” former President Rawlings said.

Earlier the Catholic delegation informed the former President that as a parishioner of the Accra diocese they had come to check how well he was, impart their blessings and wish him well.