The Seventh-day Adventist Church is advocating for a rescheduling of the December 7 elections in Ghana, as it coincides with the Sabbath, a sacred day of worship.
In a petition submitted to the Electoral Commission (EC), the church suggests moving the elections to the first or second Tuesday of November, emphasizing the importance of fostering inclusive democracy and expressing a desire to avoid election dates conflicting with religious observances.
The rationale behind the request is rooted in the conventional December 7 falling on a Saturday, which aligns with the Sabbath, a significant day dedicated to worship in the Seventh-day Adventist tradition.
The petition underscores the church’s proactive approach, stating, “In anticipation of changing the date for general elections from December 7 to the first (1st) or second (2nd) Tuesday of November, the Leadership of the Seventh-day Adventist Church met with the Electoral Commission (EC) on Wednesday, June 7.”
Solace Asafo, the Women’s Ministry Director at the Seventh-day Adventist Church Southern Ghana Union Conference, emphasized in an interview with Joy News that the church hopes to ensure that elections in Ghana do not coincide with any religious day.
