National Forgiveness Conference 2024 launched
By Zeenatu ABUBAKAR, Accra
As part of efforts to stimulate the spirit of forgiveness among Ghanaians, Christian faith-based organization, Kingdom Flame Missions has launched its National Forgiveness Conference 2024 in Accra.
The Conference aims at providing a unique opportunity for personal interaction between men of God and individuals who have challenges with forgiveness.
The Conference will be held on September 8, 2024 under the theme “As we forgive” to help mend broken relationships across, various spheres of life, including families, workplaces, friendships, communities, and religious affiliations.
The Founder of Kingdom Flame Missions, Bishop Moses Kofi Amponsah, stated that forgiveness has the power to heal wounds, restore relationships, and build stronger and compassionate communities.
He noted that forgiveness is a divine mandate, quoting part of the Lord’s prayer which says “Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.”
He called on attendees to be agents of reconciliation and peace in a world often divided by misunderstandings and conflicts.
He urged all stakeholders, sponsors, and partners to support the conference’s mission of spreading the message of forgiveness globally, nationally, and locally.
“As we launch this significant event, we embark on a journey of healing and restoration. Your presence here is a testament to the importance of this mission and a beacon of hope for those in need of reconciliation,” he said.
He encouraged all attendees to embrace the opportunity with an open heart and mind.
Speaking on behalf of the Chairman of the National Peace Council (NPC), Dr. Ernest Adu-Gyamfi, the Deputy Public Relations Manager of the council, Kafui Nutsu addressed the pressing issue of conflicts in Ghana at the conference.
He stated that the timeliness of the event is crucial, given the upcoming elections and the numerous conflicts plaguing the nation.
He said that the country is battling with over 400 conflicts from politics, religion, land, chieftaincy, among others, noting the irony that Ghana, a predominantly religious country, faces such a high number of conflicts.
Drawing on scripture from Luke 17:3-4, he stressed the necessity of forgiveness for both personal and societal peace.
He explained that the NPC is a statutory body with the objective to facilitate and develop mechanisms for conflict prevention, management, resolution, and to build sustainable peace in the country.
He outlined the NPC’s vision of a dynamic environment where people can confidently engage in lawful activities and assured that effective mechanisms for mediating differences and grievances are in place.
He mentioned that his outfit will continue to promote cooperative problem solving among all relevant stakeholders in peacebuilding in Ghana.
“We institutionalize the processes of response to conflicts to produce outcomes that lead to conflict transformation, social, political, and religious reconciliation, and transformative dialogues,” he said
Kafui Nutsu added that the NPC is commited to using soft approaches such as dialogue, mediation, and negotiation to facilitate reconciliation.
He urged citizens to uphold the values of forgiveness and reconciliation, irrespective of their religion, for a better Ghana and the world at large.
