{
  "id": 73588,
  "title": "Put Ghana before politics, personal interests – citizens urged",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/03/put-ghana-before-politics-personal-interests-citizens-urged",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-03T05:28:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/put-ghana-before-politics-personal-interests-citizens-urged/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Colonel (Rtd) Peter Nyarko Duodu, President of the South East Ghana Union Mission (SEGUM) of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, has urged Ghanaians to prioritize the nation's interests over political affiliations and personal ambitions. Duodu emphasized that for Ghana to prosper and remain united, the country must come before political parties, families, and individual interests. During the SEGUM camp meeting, which gathered around 2,000 worshippers, Duodu urged citizens to work together towards national development and stressed that the nation's progress relied on patriotism, truthfulness, hard work, and collective commitment.\n\nHe lamented the trend of many Ghanaians seeking opportunities abroad and called for citizens to commit themselves to improving Ghana instead. Duodu emphasized the need for honesty and accountability, urging Christians, especially those in politics, to demonstrate Christ-like values in public service. He advocated for constructive criticism of wrongdoing without insults or divisive language, believing that excessive partisanship and attempts to hide mistakes would hinder Ghana's progress.\n\nVice Chancellor of Valley View University, Professor Daniel Ganu, echoed Duodu's call for unity, integrity, and faith in God as keys to a brighter future for the nation. Ganu stressed that a Christian population should reflect in citizens' values and conduct, and that corruption thrives when education focuses solely on intellectual development without character formation. He urged Ghanaians to resist political manipulation and educated themselves to distinguish between national interest and partisan loyalty, emphasizing the need for graduates who possess both academic competence and strong moral values.",
  "summary": "Colonel (Rtd) Peter Nyarko Duodu, the President of the South East Ghana Union Mission (SEGUM) of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, has urged Ghanaians to place the interests of the nation above political affiliations and personal ambitions in order to build a prosperous and united country.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}