At That Point, I Was Joking- Dr. Bawumia Cleared The Air About Him Paying Churches

In a recent statement, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the Vice President and flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has clarified his earlier remarks regarding incentivizing churches.

The Vice President explained that his comment was made in jovial way , rather than as a serious policy proposal.

Speaking at a meeting with the clergy in the North East Region, Dr. Bawumia acknowledged that his initial statement may have been taken out of context.

He emphasized that his comment was made within the context of acknowledging the significant contributions of churches and other faith-based institutions to the country.

The Vice President highlighted that such organizations deserve support to continue their impactful work, including the construction of schools, hospitals, and other essential facilities.

He also stated that his initial statement about incentivizing churches was made in jovial way and not meant to impose taxes on them.

During the meeting, The Vice President joked about the possibility of paying churches, saying, “Can you imagine if all the schools, universities, and hospitals the churches have built disappear? Ghana would collapse.

We will not survive in this sort of situation because there will be chaos.”

He then clarified that he was not suggesting that churches should be paid, but rather that they should be given incentives to do more.

The Vice President also emphasized the significant contributions made by churches and faith-based organizations, stating, “Unless you don’t understand the work the church has done.

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If you are looking at the buildings, the way they keep the society together, the universities, the hospitals, the schools, it is massive. It is just massive.”

Dr. Bawumia concluded by stating that he does not see a situation where churches would be taxed, and instead would like to give them incentives to support what the government is doing.

He believes that churches can be partners in development efforts, much like international development partners.

The clarification comes after Dr. Bawumia’s initial statement sparked controversy and raised concerns about the government’s intentions towards religious organizations as in paying them.

The Vice President’s comments were met with mixed feelings from various stakeholders, with some expressing concern about the potential implications of incentivizing churches as he cleared the air.

In response to these concerns, Dr. Bawumia emphasized that his intention was not to impose taxes on churches or undermine their autonomy. Instead, he believes that incentivizing churches can help them continue their good work and further support national development efforts.

The Vice President’s clarification has been welcomed by some religious leaders, who have expressed appreciation for his commitment to supporting faith-based organizations.

However, others remain skeptical about the government’s intentions and have called for further clarification on the issue.

Regardless of the controversy surrounding his initial statement, Dr. Bawumia’s clarification has helped to ease tensions and provide a clearer understanding of his intentions.

The debate surrounding incentivizing churches is likely to continue, but it is clear that Dr. Bawumia is committed to supporting faith-based organizations and promoting national development efforts.

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