Bishop Ayeebo calls for fight against injustices in the society

The Newly–Elect Bishop –Coadjutor of the Anglican Diocese of Tamale, Very Reverend, Dr. Jacob Kofi Ayeebo, has entreated Ghanaians particularly the youth to use this festive occasion to do away with apathy and join in the fight against injustices in the world. He advised the youth to lead lives worthy of emulation in order to dispel the darkness of injustices, conflict, deceit and other evil activities in the society, since Christ stands for love, truth and justice. Rev Dr Ayeebo gave the advice in an interview with Radio Ghana at Bolgatanga. According to Rev. Kofi Ayeebo the purpose of celebrating Christmas which marks the birth of Jesus Christ is to overcome darkness in all forms. This, he said, could only be achieved if we walk in the way of Christ by proclaiming and propagating his gospel and shinning examples to unbelievers, the world over. He mentioned justice, peace and fairness as the most essential elements in combating injustices in the society, and called on Ghanaians to continue to live in peace and harmony irrespective of our ethnic, religious and political affiliations. Rev Dr Kofi Ayeebo, who is also a Council of State Member for the Upper East Region and the Executive Director of the Anglican Diocesan Development and Relief Organization (ADDRO), called on the youth in the conflict prone areas in the three regions of the north to channel their grievances through effective dialogue since it is the only way in settling differences. He said the youth constitute the nation’s entire workforce, hence the need for them to desist from all negative tendencies. Rev. Kofi Ayeebo implore the youth to understand the essence of Christmas by ensuring that the occasion is celebrated without acts of sexual promiscuity, drunkenness among other immoral vices. He also emphasized the need for Ghanaians to show love and compassion towards the oppressed, the aged, the vulnerable as well as the poor and the needy in society. This way, he noted, would make them feel a sense of belonging this Christmas season. He also advised Ghanaians to forgive one another and not loose sight of the fact that Christ died for the purpose of mankind and to save us from total destruction. Rev. Kofi Ayeebo also prayed for peace in neighbouring Cote d’Ivoire.
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