Ghana's Vice President Wants Government Inspired By Christian Values

Ghana's Vice President John Dramani Mahama speaking to the synod of the Catholic Archdiocese of Accra on Monday said that his National Democratic Congress (NDC) Administration would rely heavily on religious values and religious institutions in bringing social reform to the country. Peace FM Online reports today that Mahma, identifying arrogance and self-centredness as the reason for bad governance in most African countries, said that he wants Christian values to be a centrepiece Ghana's social development, and an inspirational source for state officials. He said the government wants to work with religous bodies to turn Ghana into a welfare-oriented society. According to the 2000 census, Ghana is 69% Christian.