Also known as: the Archbishop · Most Rev. Dr Cyril Ben-Smith · Cyril Ben-Smith · Chairman of its Governing Council · Archbishop Williams-Duncan
Founder of Action Chapel International who warns of illegal mining's threat to Ghana's food security, water, and environment, and calls for Church education on galamsey risks.
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The Ghanaian Times
The Founder and General Overseer of Action Chapel International, Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams, has urged Christians to rely on the Holy Spirit rather than human beings in overcoming life’s challenges. …
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… Speaking at the college’s 95th anniversary lecture in Mampong, Most Rev. Dr Cyril Ben-Smith said educating women remained fundamental to building sustainable communities, strengthening economies and promoting social cohesion. …
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The Management of the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), has paid a courtesy call on the Founder of Action Chapel International, Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams, to formally invite him as Special Guest Speaker for the University’s 60th Anniversary Thanksgiving …
UPSA management pays courtesy call on Duncan-Williams ahead of 60th anniversary thanksgiving serviceJoy Online
… The conference also heard a call for greater unity among African nations from the founder and General Overseer of Action Chapel International, Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams. …
African parliamentary leaders reject external influence on family values at conference in AccraArchbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams has attributed Ghana's illegal mining crisis to a broader culture of poor compliance with laws, weak accountability, and indiscipline in society. He cited observations from Rwanda to argue that galamsey should be viewed not in isolation but as part of a wider national challenge of law enforcement and citizen respect for regulations.
17 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams has attributed Ghana's illegal mining crisis to a broader culture of poor compliance with laws, weak accountability, and indiscipline in society. He cited observations from Rwanda to argue that galamsey should be viewed not in isolation but as part of a wider national challenge of law enforcement and citizen respect for regulations.
17 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams says the Church has a responsibility to educate Ghanaians about the environmental and social consequences of illegal mining and irresponsible gold exploitation, arguing that prayers alone are insufficient and religious institutions must create awareness about responsible mining and environmental protection.
17 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The General Overseer of Action Chapel International clarified that his call for prayers against illegal mining and gold smuggling complements, rather than opposes, law enforcement efforts. He said the spiritual dimension requires attention because some involved are operating with "powers from the other side," and he urged prayers for those enforcing the law.
17 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams says many Ghanaians underestimate the large sums of money foreign nationals are making from illegal gold mining, with some using Ghanaians to front their operations. He also claims some foreign nationals are unhappy with the Ghana Gold Board.
17 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams has warned that illegal mining is degrading Ghana's rivers and farmlands, threatening food production and clean water access, and endangering the environment for future generations. He expressed concern during a church service that the politicisation of enforcement efforts has undermined attempts to tackle the problem.
17 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams claims that some gold buyers have documentation of illegal purchases that far exceed the volume of gold officially recorded by Ghana, raising questions about the effectiveness of Ghana's regulatory systems. He alleges that foreign buyers have records of transactions that Ghana's government does not.
16 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams has raised alarm over attempts by powerful interests to access Ghana's formal gold trade, claiming individuals who can no longer obtain gold illegally are seeking channels through the Ghana Gold Board. He warned that political interference and illegal mining destruction could jeopardise the country's future.
16 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams has called on Ghanaians to pray for the Ghana Gold Board, warning that the institution faces a "very powerful movement" of individuals in the illegal gold trade seeking alternative channels to access gold as controls tighten. He said some foreign gold buyers previously purchasing through black markets are now trying to obtain connections to senior officials to access gold through the Gold Board instead.
16 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams has called for prayers for the restoration of Ghana's polluted water bodies and degraded lands, warning that continued illegal mining (galamsey) could threaten the country's food security and public health by contaminating soil and water needed for crop production.
9 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams told worshippers at the Global Prayer Works Summit in Accra that God's Spirit empowers believers with wisdom, direction and strength to overcome life's challenges and excel. Drawing on biblical examples including Daniel, Joshua and the three Hebrew men, he said those who cultivate a close relationship with the Holy Spirit stand out in their professions and leadership roles.
21 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams has urged Christians to rely on the Holy Spirit rather than human beings in overcoming life's challenges, saying God's Spirit empowers believers with wisdom, direction and strength to excel in every sphere of life. Speaking at the Global Prayer Works Summit in Accra, he drew lessons from biblical figures including Daniel, Joshua and the three Hebrew men, who excelled because they depended on God's Spirit.
21 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
At St Monica's College of Education's 95th anniversary lecture in Mampong, the chairman of the institution's governing council said educating girls remains fundamental to building sustainable communities, strengthening economies and promoting social cohesion, despite progress over decades and the persistence of some traditional attitudes that discourage girls' schooling.
2 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) has invited Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams, Founder of Action Chapel International, to be the Special Guest Speaker for its 60th Anniversary Thanksgiving Service, scheduled for September 2026 at Action Chapel International. The visit was part of stakeholder engagements for UPSA's Diamond Jubilee celebrations, with the Vice-Chancellor praising the Archbishop's longstanding support and spiritual guidance to the University.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Parliamentary leaders from across Africa are cautioning against external influence on family values and social policies at a conference in Accra, insisting that African nations must define their own cultural and moral frameworks without pressure from external actors.
3 June 2026 · Joy Online →