Also known as: revered Apostle Eric Nyamekye · the Chairman of the Church of Pentecost · Apostle Eric Kwabena Nyamekye · Chairman of the Church of Pentecost
Chairman of the Church of Pentecost advocating for moral renewal, anti-corruption education, and integrity in Ghana's institutions.
The Chairman of the Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council (GPCC), Apostle Dr Eric Nyamekye, has urged the government to intensify efforts to address poor sanitation and unregulated development, saying the country’s recurring flooding problem points to shortcomings in enforcem …
Apostle Eric Kwabena Nyamekye, the Chairman of the Church of Pentecost, has appealed to the people of Nkwanta South especially the feuding factions involved in the tribal conflict to lay down their arms and embrace peace to enable development in the area. …
… Earlier, the Chairman of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Dr Eric Nyamekye, encouraged staff of Zoomlion Kenya to commit themselves to ensuring the company thrives in its new environment, stressing that dedication and unity are critical to long-term success. …
The Chairman of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Dr Eric Nyamekye, has urged staff of Zoomlion Kenya to prioritise competence, integrity and faithfulness as the company deepens its operations in East Africa. …
… tions of “rude CEOs.” Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, on April 26, 2026, broke down in tears during a thanksgiving service marking his 60th birthday at the Pentecost International Worship Centre (PIWC), Trasacco, as he rendered an apology to the Chairman of The Church of Pentecost …
… The issue stems from remarks by Free Zones CEO, Mary Awusi, directed at the Chairman of the Church of Pentecost, Apostle Dr Eric Nyamekye, over his comments on illegal mining, aka galamsey. …
Diana Hamilton exchanging pleasantries with the Chief of Staff while Apostle Eric Kwabena Nyamekye, Chairman of The Church of Pentecost looks on Celebrated gospel minister, Diana Antwi Hamilton, made last Sunday a memorable day as she staged a surprise performance at the Lovereig …
… The Chairman of the Church of Pentecost, Apostle Eric Kwabena Nyamekye, said a person’s name could have either a positive or negative impact on their life and legacy. …
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The Church of Pentecost provided shelter, food, and clothing to about 500 Ghanaians who fled xenophobic attacks in South Africa, accommodating them for about two months at branches in Johannesburg, Pretoria West, and Kempton Park before Ghana's government evacuated them. Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa praised the church for the humanitarian intervention and its consistent support to Ghanaians facing difficulties abroad.
The Church of Pentecost provided shelter, food, and clothing to about 500 Ghanaians who fled xenophobic attacks in South Africa, accommodating them for about two months at branches in Johannesburg, Pretoria West, and Kempton Park before Ghana's government evacuated them. Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa praised the church for the humanitarian intervention and its consistent support to Ghanaians facing difficulties abroad.
Ghana's Foreign Affairs Minister thanked the Church of Pentecost for providing shelter and humanitarian support to about 500 Ghanaians who fled xenophobic attacks in South Africa, with church branches in Johannesburg, Pretoria West and Kempton Park housing the evacuees for approximately two months before their evacuation by the Ghanaian government.
At a thanksgiving service marking Ghana's Supreme Court's 150th anniversary, Apostle Dr Eric Nyamekye charged judges to place integrity, conscience, and moral values at the centre of justice delivery, noting that the credibility of the justice system depends on the character of those who serve in it.
The Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Ya-Na Abukari II, describing him as a visionary traditional ruler whose seven-year reign restored peace and strengthened reconciliation in Dagbon following a 17-year chieftaincy dispute.
Parliament Speaker Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin said the greatest infrastructure a nation can build is the character of its people, arguing that corruption requires strong moral and cultural values to address, not legal sanctions alone. Speaking at the Church of Pentecost's National Development Conference, he said development without morality created prosperity without peace and urged Ghanaians to raise children who valued truth and support leaders who placed national interest ahead of partisan considerations.
The Chairman of the Church of Pentecost has urged Ghanaian churches to refocus on nurturing moral and spiritual values and raising responsible citizens rather than emphasizing miracles and supernatural manifestations. He argued that Ghana's development requires a morally upright citizenry alongside policy reforms.
The Chairman of the Church of Pentecost has called for the introduction of compulsory anti-corruption education across all levels of Ghana's education system, arguing that embedding ethics studies from primary school through university would help instil integrity and accountability in future generations and transform attitudes in Ghana's long-term fight against corruption.
Apostle Eric Kwabena Nyamekye, chairman of the Church of Pentecost, has questioned why corruption persists in Ghana despite the country's Christian identity, calling for national moral renewal and a change in personal conduct and collective values to address the challenge.
The Chairman of the Church of Pentecost, Apostle Eric Kwabena Nyamekye, called for national moral renewal at the 2026 National Day of Thanksgiving and Prayer Service, saying Ghana's transformation requires citizens to embrace righteousness, integrity and accountability rather than relying on policy reforms and economic strategies alone.
The Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council has called for strict enforcement of Ghana's planning and building regulations to address recurring flooding, citing human activities and poor waste management as key causes. The Council's president urged the Government to intensify removal of unauthorised structures from waterways, invest in long-term drainage infrastructure, and end indiscriminate dumping of plastics into drains.
The Chairman of the Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council has called on the government to strengthen enforcement of sanitation laws and urban planning to address Ghana's recurring flooding problem, citing poor sanitation and unregulated development as key contributors.
Apostle Eric Kwabena Nyamekye, Chairman of the Church of Pentecost, has appealed to Nkwanta South residents and feuding factions to embrace peace, noting that ongoing tribal tensions are disrupting business, church operations, and community development. He urged chiefs, youth, and all factions to seek reconciliation, prayer, and unity to enable economic growth and create opportunities for education and employment.
Zoomlion Kenya's Project Director announced the company has made significant progress a month after starting operations in Nairobi's integrated waste management programme. The company is clearing approximately 109 illegal dumpsites across the city and conducting large-scale legacy waste evacuation to Dandora Dumpsite while upgrading dumpsite infrastructure for 24-hour operations.
The Chairman of The Church of Pentecost addressed workers at Zoomlion Kenya's Nairobi facility, urging staff and management to prioritise competence, integrity, and faithfulness as the company deepens operations in East Africa, noting that sustainable development depends on sound governance, disciplined work ethics, and quality human capital.
The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat arrested a Church of Pentecost Elder, David Bobie Peter, who was working as a foreman at an illegal mining site in Akyem Morso, Asante Akim District. During the operation along the Kume River, the task force dismantled eight Chanfang machines, four wooden gold-washing platforms, and seized twelve water pumping machines, though most of the illegal miners fled when security personnel arrived.
Prof. Kwesi Yankah has criticized Chief of Staff Julius Debrah for apologizing on behalf of Ghana Free Zones Authority CEO Dr. Mary Awusi's comments toward a Church of Pentecost leader, saying government should instead focus on environmental pollution and illegal mining. Debrah wept during an apology at his birthday service in response to Awusi's confrontational remarks to Apostle Eric Kwabena Nyamekye over concerns about polluted rivers affecting baptisms in mining areas.
The General Secretary of the Christian Council of Ghana says a public apology from the CEO of the Ghana Free Zones Authority is insufficient and calls for stronger government action to uphold public standards following remarks she directed at the Church of Pentecost chairman over his comments on illegal mining.
Celebrated gospel minister Diana Hamilton staged a surprise performance at Lovereign Bible Church, where she met head pastor John Winfred, founder of the Young Ministers Network International. The meeting came after a viral video showed Pastor Winfred singing Hamilton's songs.
The Chairman of the Church of Pentecost called on Ghanaian leaders to prioritise the well-being of citizens and uphold moral values, saying that a person's name and legacy depend on righteousness, justice, discipline, and care for the poor and vulnerable.
Chief of Staff Julius Debrah made an emotional appeal for forgiveness from the Church of Pentecost on behalf of the government, saying remarks attributed to the CEO of the Ghana Free Zones Authority were not intended to offend. Debrah, alongside President Mahama and Vice President Opoku-Agyemang, made the appeal during a visit to the Pentecost International Worship Centre on Sunday.
A former Moderator of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana, Rev. Prof Joseph Obiri Yeboah Mante, has delivered a forceful condemnation of illegal mining and warned that religious leaders would continue to speak out against galamsey regardless of intimidation or partisan pressure. His remarks follow a recent controversy in which the CEO of the Ghana Free Zones Authority publicly criticised the Chairman of the Church of Pentecost over comments condemning illegal mining, before issuing an apology.
Abirem MP Charles Owiredu has criticised the CEO of the Ghana Free Zones Authority for her comments targeting the Church of Pentecost Chairman, saying she should have been dismissed. This follows the Pentecost leader's remarks about galamsey disrupting baptism practices in rivers, to which the CEO responded by telling him to stay in his clerical lane, though she later apologised.