Member of Parliament for Nhyiaeso Constituency, Stephen Amoah has exposed what he describes as hypocrisy among some Christian leaders, accusing them of covertly mobilizing against Muslim candidates ahead of national elections.
Speaking in a candid outburst, he lamented what he called the weaponization of religion for political gain, suggesting that some pastors actively schemed to undermine a Muslim contender through coordinated WhatsApp campaigns.
“Some pastors had actually set up WhatsApp platforms before the election. We all know, why are we lying to ourselves?” he stated bluntly.
Although Stephen Amoah clarified that he disagreed with their actions, he acknowledged the undeniable influence of such networks on electoral outcomes.
“Even though I disagree with them, it was a fact,” he said.
Stephen Amoah’s comments shine a light on how religious biases are often strategically manipulated during elections in Ghana. He urged Christians to face these truths rather than pretend such prejudices don’t exist.
“Christians hardly want to vote for a Muslim leader. It is a fact,” he asserted.
Rather than promote sectarian divisions, he called for introspection and national honesty, insisting that only by acknowledging these underlying problems can Ghana begin to resolve them.
“Acknowledge yourself and your problem, but we can find solutions to them,” he advised.
