Press Release Nairobi, December 18, 2008
The All Africa Conference of Churches (AACC) is disturbed by news saying that "African Churches Request God to Take Mugabe", carried by certain international media and allegedly emanating from the recently concluded 9th General Assembly of the AACC in Maputo, 7-12th December. This statement is inaccurate.
The AACC, at its General Assembly, discussed with serious concern the deteriorating situation in Zimbabwe and called on the member churches to continue working and praying together with the brothers and sisters in Zimbabwe for an end to the human suffering of the people and for justice, peace and reconciliation to prevail.
The AACC acknowledged with self-criticism that not enough has been done so far and called on the AU and its member states to intensify pressure on President Mugabe to relinquish control of the Zimbabwe government and to facilitate healing and recovery.
In his sermon at the closing worship of the Assembly, the Rev. Dr. Sam Kobia (WCC General Secretary) affirmed the role played by the SADC appointed facilitator to the Zimbabwe crisis, former President Thabo Mbeki, who gave the closing address to the Assembly. Rev. Dr. Kobia also acknowledged Mr. Mbeki's very difficult task and called for perseverance in the efforts to end the Zimbabwe crisis.
The AACC reiterates its call on its members and the international community to continue manifesting their love and support for the suffering people of Zimbabwe through relentless prayers, humanitarian support and all possibly peaceful advocacy actions.
The full statement issued by the AACC 9th General Assembly in Maputo, Mozambique from 7-12 is here-below.
For more information please contact Ms. Catherine Ouma 254 722 760533 Ms Mbari Kioni 254 722 527012