Archbishop
Kofi
Adonteng
Boateng,
Ghanaian-American
religious
leader
and
General
Overseer
of
Divine
Word
International
Ministries
has
extended
heartfelt
congratulations
to
President-elect
John
Mahama
following
his
electoral
victory.
Speaking
during
a
sermon
in
the
United
States,
Archbishop
Boateng
urged
the
incoming
administration
to
prioritize
investment,
infrastructure,
and
anti-corruption
reforms
as
key
pillars
for
Ghana’s
transformation.
Archbishop
Boateng
emphasized
the
immense
potential
Ghana
holds
for
attracting
private
investment.
He
noted
that
with
a
well-structured
system,
Ghana
could
offer
unparalleled
returns
for
investors,
far
surpassing
global
competitors.
Reflecting
on
a
social
media
post,
he
recounted
how
a
Nigerian
chose
Ghana
as
a
preferred
destination
over
cities
like
London
and
Berlin,
underscoring
the
nation’s
reputation
as
a
land
of
opportunities.
The
Archbishop
identified
infrastructure,
particularly
road
networks,
as
a
critical
area
requiring
immediate
attention.
He
asserted
that
improving
roads
would
not
only
enhance
connectivity
but
also
boost
commerce,
making
Ghana
more
attractive
for
business
activities.
He
also
stressed
the
importance
of
eradicating
corruption
by
instituting
laws
to
tackle
fraud
and
hold
perpetrators
accountable.
“If
we
can
create
a
transparent
system
free
of
fraud
and
corruption,
Ghana
will
emerge
as
a
leading
destination
for
global
investment,”
Archbishop
Boateng
said.
“The
potential
is
already
there;
it
only
needs
to
be
harnessed
through
good
governance.”
He
also
prayed
for
President-elect
Mahama,
encouraging
him
to
surround
himself
with
honest
and
competent
advisors
who
will
guide
him
to
make
decisions
that
promote
justice,
fairness,
and
equality
for
all
Ghanaians.
Archbishop
Boateng
took
the
opportunity
to
commend
Vice
President
Dr.
Mahamudu
Bawumia
for
his
remarkable
leadership
during
the
election
period.
He
praised
Dr.
Bawumia
for
graciously
conceding
defeat
even
before
the
Electoral
Commission’s
official
announcement,
an
act
he
described
as
a
rare
example
of
patriotism
and
statesmanship
in
African
politics.
“This
selfless
act
by
Vice
President
Bawumia
demonstrates
his
love
for
Ghana
and
his
commitment
to
democracy.
It
is
a
quality
we
must
celebrate,”
Archbishop
Boateng
stated.
In
his
message,
Archbishop
Boateng
also
reflected
on
the
prophetic
significance
of
the
black
star
in
Ghana’s
flag.
He
explained
that
the
black
star
symbolizes
Ghana’s
role
as
a
beacon
of
hope
for
the
African
diaspora,
a
spiritual
and
cultural
homeland
for
black
people
around
the
globe.
“The
black
star
is
a
prophetic
symbol
of
Ghana’s
destiny
to
lead
and
inspire
black
people
worldwide,”
he
said.
“Ghana
is
seen
as
a
peaceful
and
welcoming
home
by
many,
and
this
identity
is
something
we
must
embrace
and
nurture.”
Archbishop
Boateng
concluded
by
urging
his
congregation
and
the
international
community
to
choose
Ghana
as
a
prime
destination
for
their
investments.
He
expressed
confidence
that
with
the
right
leadership
and
reforms,
Ghana
could
truly
live
up
to
its
potential
as
a
global
example
of
progress and prosperity.