Clergyman decries rise in political turmoil in Africa

From Ghana-

A clergyman has expressed worry about recent political crises, resulting in widespread loss of lives and property in some African countries, including Cote d’ Ivoire, Nigeria and Libya.

The Right Reverend Thomas Dibo Elango, Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Cameroon, said the situation was unhelpful to the image of the continent, and appealed to all factions in political conflicts to allow calm to prevail.

Rt. Rev. Elango, who was delivering the sermon at the Episcopal Ordination and Consecration of Rev. Canon Dr Cyril Ben Smith, Suffragan Bishop of the Kumasi Anglican Church, at the Saint Cyprian Cathedral, reminded African leaders that peace and unity were crucial to progress.
He also asked them to employ dialogue in settling their political differences and refrain from violence and intimidation.

Rt. Rev. Elango condemned alcoholism, prostitution, drug abuse, teenage pregnancy, and sexual promiscuity that results in the spread of HIV/AIDS.
He tasked the church to intensify its evangelism and moral campaign to help transform society.

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