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Christian Council of Ghana

Also known as: the Christian Council · CCG

Christian Council of Ghana — religious advocacy organization addressing peace, youth development, and public policy issues in Ghana.

2026-04-262026-08-23

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  1. July 2026
  2. Joy Online

    The Christian Council of Ghana has welcomed President John Dramani Mahama’s call for Ghanaians to participate in a nationwide environmental clean-up exercise scheduled for Friday, July 10, and Saturday, July 11, 2026.

    Christian Council welcomes national clean-up exercise
  3. President Mahama, VP join national sanitation clean-up exercise

    1. Joy Online

      The Christian Council of Ghana has thrown its support behind President John Mahama’s declaration of a two-day national clean-up exercise, urging churches, Christian groups and the wider public to take part in the July 10 and 11 campaign aimed at tackling the country’s worsening s

      Christian Council backs Mahama’s clean-up call, urges nationwide participation
    2. Joy Online

      The Christian Council of Ghana (CCG) has thrown its full support behind President John Dramani Mahama’s declaration of National General Cleaning Days, describing the initiative as a timely intervention to promote environmental responsibility and safeguard public health following

      Christian Council rallies churches behind National Clean-up exercise
  4. June 2026
  5. Joy Online

    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.

    Ghana Pentecostal Council calls for enforcement of building laws
  6. Joy Online

    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.

    Dr. Bawumia congratulates new Christian Council leadership; pledges continued cooperation
  7. Joy Online

    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.

    Christian Council seeks copy of amended anti-LGBTQ+ bill for legal review
  8. Joy Online

    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

    Stop partisan games and pass a foolproof anti-LGBTQ+ law! — Dr Opuni-Frimpong charges MPs
  9. Joy Online

    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.

    Mahama right to seek legal advice on Anti-LGBTQ bill – Christian Council
  10. May 2026
  11. Joy Online

    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.

    Rev Enoch Thompson elected Christian Council Chairman
  12. The Ghanaian Times

    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.

    Church must leverage technology for God’s work-Very Rev. Solomon Nortey
Society

EPCG settles GH¢11.7m debt, outgoing moderator urges stronger controls

The News

The Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Ghana has paid over GH¢11.7 million in debt as of June 23, 2026, exceeding the GH¢7.2 million inherited by the outgoing administration. Outgoing Moderator Rev. Dr. Agbeko called for tighter controls on borrowing while noting the Church continues to service outstanding debt to the National Investment Bank under a renegotiated arrangement.

16 August 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 16 August

  1. EPCG settles GH¢11.7m debt, outgoing moderator urges stronger controls

    The Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Ghana has paid over GH¢11.7 million in debt as of June 23, 2026, exceeding the GH¢7.2 million inherited by the outgoing administration. Outgoing Moderator Rev. Dr. Agbeko called for tighter controls on borrowing while noting the Church continues to service outstanding debt to the National Investment Bank under a renegotiated arrangement.

    16 August 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 14 August

  1. National Peace Council urges restraint amid religious controversies

    The National Peace Council has called on Ghanaians to exercise restraint over two separate recent incidents involving religious figures and social media footage, warning that inflammatory commentary could threaten religious and communal harmony. The Council urged the public, religious leaders, political actors, and media practitioners to avoid drawing premature conclusions and refrain from inflammatory commentary that could incite tensions.

    14 August 2026 · Joy Online

  2. E.P. Church Ghana pays GH¢11m in debt, outstanding falls

    The Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Ghana has made more than GH¢11 million in debt-related payments and reduced its outstanding balance to GH¢3.17 million, announced at its 12th General Assembly in Ho. The Church attributed the progress to stringent financial measures introduced under its Moderator.

    14 August 2026 · Joy Online

  3. IGP urges Christian, Muslim leaders to display public interfaith unity

    Inspector-General of Police Christian Tetteh Yohunu has called on Christian and Muslim leaders to demonstrate interfaith unity publicly through joint appearances, shared meals, and community engagement, rather than limiting tolerance messages to sermons. The appeal followed an incident in which a video of a Muslim cleric slapping a handcuffed Christian pastor at Police Headquarters circulated publicly.

    14 August 2026 · The Chronicle

  4. Religious leaders urged to use influence for Ghana peace

    Bishop Dr Agyei Lawson, Chairman of the Christian Council of Ghana, has called on religious leaders to promote tolerance and dialogue to protect Ghana's peace, following a viral incident involving a pastor accused of making derogatory remarks about Prophet Muhammad. The appeal was made at a meeting between the Inspector-General of Police, the Police Management Board, and representatives of Ghana's Christian and Muslim communities discussing ways to prevent religious tensions from escalating.

    14 August 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 13 August

  1. Christian Council condemns assault on arrested cleric at Police Headquarters

    The Christian Council of Ghana has condemned the assault of a handcuffed Christian cleric at the Police Headquarters in Accra, describing it as a violation of human dignity and the rule of law. The incident followed separate arrests of two religious leaders over alleged remarks concerning Prophet Mohammed, and the Council has called for the matter to be handled in accordance with the law while urging Christians and Muslims to avoid retaliatory actions.

    13 August 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 6 August

  1. Osman Ayariga warns of rising student violence threatening Ghana's future

    The National Youth Authority CEO has called for a national moral reset and says youth development must include discipline, integrity, and responsible citizenship alongside education and employment. He cited recent violent incidents in schools including assaults on staff and clashes between students, arguing that young people are increasingly resorting to violence rather than dialogue.

    6 August 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 5 August

  1. MYDE and Christian Council sign five-year youth development pact

    The Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment and the Christian Council of Ghana have signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding to implement the "Sound Youth, Sound Nation" programme, aimed at addressing substance abuse, cybercrime and other social challenges affecting young people through awareness campaigns, training, youth clubs and counselling services.

    5 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Thursday 30 July

  1. NACOC calls for collective effort against Ghana's drug abuse crisis

    The Narcotics Control Commission has urged schools, churches, and the public to take a more active role in combating drug abuse, citing limited manpower within the Commission. NACOC's Deputy Director-General said the fight cannot be left to the Commission alone and that stronger collaboration from educational institutions and religious organisations is needed to reduce drug abuse across the country.

    30 July 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 27 July

  1. Christian books launch, urge believers to embrace spiritual authority

    A trilogy of Christian books—The Power in the Name, The Lay Ministry and The Testimonies—has been launched with a message calling Christians to move beyond passive faith and become agents of transformation in society by living out their faith beyond church walls. Rev. Enoch Thompson, Executive President of the Ghana Baptist Convention, describes the works as a "spiritual awakening" that reminds believers of the authority they possess through Jesus Christ.

    27 July 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 10 July

  1. Christian Council endorses President's nationwide clean-up initiative

    The Christian Council of Ghana has welcomed President John Dramani Mahama's call for a nationwide environmental clean-up exercise scheduled for July 10–11, 2026, describing it as timely and important for addressing Ghana's sanitation challenges and promoting environmental stewardship as both a civic and sacred responsibility.

    10 July 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 9 July

  1. Christian Council backs Mahama's two-day national clean-up campaign

    The Christian Council of Ghana has endorsed President John Mahama's declaration of a two-day national clean-up exercise on July 10–11, urging churches and the public to participate in addressing Ghana's sanitation and flooding challenges. The Council described the initiative as a timely intervention that should drive behavioural change and a sustained commitment to environmental responsibility.

    9 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Christian Council backs government's national cleaning exercise

    The Christian Council of Ghana has endorsed President Mahama's declaration of National General Cleaning Days on July 10 and 11, 2026, describing the initiative as a timely response to promote environmental responsibility and public health following recent floods.

    9 July 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 26 June

  1. Ghana Pentecostal Council urges stricter building law enforcement

    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.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 6 June

  1. Bawumia congratulates new Christian Council of Ghana leadership

    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.

    6 June 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 5 June

  1. Christian Council to review amended anti-LGBTQ bill legally

    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.

    5 June 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 4 June

  1. Ex-Christian Council leader urges MPs to pass anti-LGBTQ+ bill

    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.

    4 June 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 3 June

  1. Christian Council supports Mahama's legal review of anti-LGBTQ bill

    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.

    3 June 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 22 May

  1. Reverend Enoch Thompson elected Christian Council Chairman

    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.

    22 May 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 20 May

  1. Methodist leader urges church to embrace technology for mission

    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.

    20 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Friday 15 May

  1. Media pluralism essential to Ghana's citizenship education

    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.

    15 May 2026 · The Chronicle

Tuesday 12 May

  1. Graduate students' coalition demands action on delayed bursary payments

    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.

    12 May 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 11 May

  1. Christian Council condemns public nudity at Karnival Kingdom Festival

    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.

    11 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Koku Anyidoho says he remains NDC member with valid card

    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.

    11 May 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 30 April

  1. Clergy urges grace for Free Zones boss over church comments

    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.

    30 April 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Christian Council calls for action beyond CEO's public apology

    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.

    30 April 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 29 April

  1. Christian Council backs aggressive galamsey crackdown, environmental protection

    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.

    29 April 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Clergy must speak on politics without fear of partisanship label

    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.

    29 April 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Christian Council defends clergy role in Ghana's political discourse

    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.

    29 April 2026 · Joy Online

  4. Christian Council defends right to comment on national governance

    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.

    29 April 2026 · Joy Online

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