“Religion Should not Mix With Politics”: Reflections on the Prophetic Voice of the Clergy in Ghana on Nation-Building Emmanuel

Abstract

ABSTRACT Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) is arguably the most religious region of the world, as well as the region facing the most profound difficulties in enacting an effective programme of state-building and instituting stable democratic systems.2 However, one often hears people, especially politicians reproving: “Religion should not mix with politics”.3 Even those who appear to be somewhat charitable to the Church have sometimes questioned whether or not the Clergy should adopt the approach of the so-called serial callers.4 This has resulted in the vilification of the Clergy that share their views on the governance process of the people. The paper examined