As Voice From Heaven Chapel marks its tenth anniversary, the founder advises congragations to abstain from unhealthy conduct in the run-up to the 2024 election:

The founder and leader of Voice From Heaven Chapel, Rev. Matthew Y. Bozong, has counseled the church’s members to oppose political manipulation, exhort everyone to be cautious, and defend national harmony.

He said as Ghana approaches its pivotal December 7 elections, he is calling on the youth especially, from Zongo communities to remain vigilant and not succumb to political manipulation for the personal gains of unscrupulous politicians.

Speaking at a significant gathering and celebration of their 10th anniversary in Kumasi in the Ashanti Region on 1st December 2024, Rev. Mathew Y. Bozong emphasized the necessity of maintaining unity and promoting peace before , during and after the December pools within our communities.

He highlighted a disturbing trend where young individuals from these communities are often recruited by politicians to engage in violent activities—only to be met with empty promises when their benefactors ascend to power. He characterized this manipulation as a tragic state of affairs, arguing that sacrificing one’s life for the ambitions of others is an affront to one’s dignity and value.

“In the 21st century, we must evolve and stop allowing politicians to dictate our lives,” Rev. Mathew Y. Bozong.

He further reminded the congregation that allowing others to determine their fate contradicts fundamental Islamic principles, which advocate for self-awareness and responsibility. The scholar urged the youth to reject politicians with ulterior motives, emphasizing that many seek to disrupt the tranquility and integrity of society for personal gain.

He reiterated that participation in a political party is a right afforded to all citizens, but that this involvement should never translate into acts of violence or vigilantism. It is essential, he argued, for the populace to empower themselves politically without resorting to becoming “political animals” driven by base instincts.

“We should be political persons, using our minds to discern truth from coercion and manipulation,” he said, encouraging voters to evaluate candidates based on their character intelligence, principled leadership, and a genuine commitment to the welfare of the nation, rather than superficial qualities or material incentives.