Christian Council of Ghana — faith-based organization that reviews legislation, condemns public misconduct, and advocates on governance, environmental, and moral issues.
… The Reverend Jehoiada Godwin Amuzu, who delivered a fraternal message on behalf of the Christian Council of Ghana, said the Church had an important role in addressing social and environmental challenges through advocacy, education and community engagement. …
Former Vice President and NPP flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has congratulated the newly elected leadership of the Christian Council of Ghana and pledged to work closely with the Council and other faith-based groups. …
The Christian Council of Ghana has announced plans to formally request a copy of the amended Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, 2025, from Parliament to enable its legal team to conduct a thorough review of the proposed legislation. …
The former General Secretary of the Christian Council of Ghana, Dr Kwabena Opuni-Frimpong, has strongly cautioned lawmakers against reducing the national discourse on the anti-LGBTQ+ bill to partisan politics between the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the New Patriotic Pa …
The Christian Council has thrown its support behind President John Mahama’s decision to subject the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, 2025, popularly known as the anti-LGBTQ bill, to further legal and constitutional review before deciding whether to assent to it. …
The Christian Council of Ghana (CCG) has elected the Reverend Enoch Nii Narh Thompson, Executive President of the Ghana Baptist Convention, as its new Chairman. …
… Prof. de Graft-Johnson who died at the age of 95 years in 2022, represented the Christian Council of Ghana for several years and onetime Chair of its Programmes Advisory Committee. …
… Institutions such as the Ghana Education Service (GES), the Christian Council of Ghana, the Office of the National Chief Imam, Muslim organisations and civil society groups must complement the efforts of the media by instilling discipline, patriotism and responsible behaviour, pa …
… The statement further indicated that petitions would be presented to several key institutions and stakeholders. “We shall demonstrate and present petitions to the Office of the President, Office of the Speaker of Parliament, Office of the National Chief Imam, Christian Council, D …
The Christian Council of Ghana (CCG) has backed the Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference over what it described as the “deeply concerning events” at the Karnival Kingdom Festival held from April 22 to 28. …
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 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.
Former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has congratulated the newly elected Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Christian Council of Ghana and pledged to work closely with the Council and other faith-based groups to advance his vision for a prosperous and peaceful Ghana.
The Christian Council of Ghana has announced plans to formally request a copy of the amended Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, 2025, from Parliament for its legal team to conduct a thorough review before taking a position on the proposed legislation.
Former General Secretary of the Christian Council of Ghana Dr Kwabena Opuni-Frimpong has called on lawmakers to stop treating the anti-LGBTQ+ bill as a partisan issue and instead pass "airtight" legislation that protects family values, warning that the controversial bill has been dominated by political bickering for over five years.
The Christian Council has endorsed President Mahama's decision to subject the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, 2025, to further legal and constitutional review before assenting to it, saying the President has a constitutional obligation to seek legal advice and ensure the legislation can withstand challenge.
The Christian Council of Ghana has elected Reverend Enoch Nii Narh Thompson, Executive President of the Ghana Baptist Convention, as its new Chairman at the Council's 2026 Annual General Meeting. Thompson, who previously served as Vice Chairman of the Council, succeeds Rt Rev Dr Lieutenant Colonel B.D.K. Agbeko.
Very Rev. Solomon Nortey has encouraged the church to use technology and the internet to spread Christian messages, noting that digital platforms enable millions to learn about Christ; however, he cautioned against misapplication of technology on social media that might dilute the church's message.
The Chronicle editorial argues that Ghana's media, mandated by Chapter 12 of the 1992 Constitution to educate the public and uphold democratic accountability, has expanded significantly—comprising 784 FM radio stations, 132 television stations, and numerous newspapers and online platforms—and must continue to strengthen citizenship education.
The Coalition of Local Executives of GRASAG has expressed strong dissatisfaction over continued delays in bursary payments for graduate students for the 2023/2024 academic year, stating that students have endured severe financial hardship due to the failure of relevant authorities to disburse approved funds.
The Christian Council of Ghana has condemned acts of public nudity at the Karnival Kingdom Festival held April 22–28, saying the conduct violates Ghanaian law and undermines the country's moral and cultural values. The Council also expressed concern over reports that participants engaged in such acts received police protection, and called for a full investigation into the event's circumstances.
Koku Anyidoho, founder of the MILLS Institute, affirmed that he is still a bona fide member of the NDC and has not been suspended or formally removed, stating he holds a membership card. He added that he maintains cordial relations within the party and friendships with senior figures across both the NDC and the opposition NPP.
The General Secretary of the Christian Council of Ghana has opposed calls to dismiss the CEO of the Ghana Free Zones Authority over controversial remarks about the church, urging instead a measured response that prioritises forgiveness. He acknowledged the incident warrants strong condemnation and firm but proportionate discipline, but argued for second chances rather than removal from office.
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.
The Christian Council of Ghana has backed stronger national action against illegal mining, warning that environmental destruction from galamsey cannot continue unchecked and calling environmental protection both a civic and moral duty. The Council plans to launch its Environmental Care and Cleanliness Programme on April 30.
The General Secretary of the Christian Council of Ghana says religious leaders have a duty to comment on national and governance issues, while remaining non-partisan in their dealings with congregations that span multiple political parties.
The General Secretary of the Christian Council of Ghana said the Church has a duty to speak on governance and political happenings without being labelled partisan, insisting that neutrality does not mean silence.
The Christian Council of Ghana has rejected criticism over its public commentary on governance, insisting it will continue to speak on national issues without fear of being labelled partisan. The General Secretary stated that the Council's member churches remain non-partisan despite addressing economic hardship, elections, and leadership accountability.
A former Moderator of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana has called on citizens to oppose illegal mining on moral and national grounds rather than along partisan lines, stressing that the galamsey menace should not become a tool for political point-scoring.
A former Moderator of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana, Rev. Prof. Joseph Obiri Yeboah Mante, has condemned illegal mining and declared that religious leaders will continue speaking against galamsey regardless of intimidation or partisan pressure, following a recent controversy in which a government CEO publicly criticised a church leader for anti-galamsey comments.
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.