Also known as: the Christian Council · CCG
Christian Council of Ghana — religious organization advocating on education reform, drug trafficking investigations, and democratic freedoms in recent coverage.
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Joy Online
… Because I am working with the Christian Council, and we had to go to the Flagstaff House, and nobody stopped me from entering,” he added in an interview with Channel One TV. …
I am still in NDC, I hold a membership card – Koku AnyidohoJoy Online
The General Secretary of the Christian Council of Ghana, Rev. Cyril Fayose, has pushed back against calls to dismiss Dr Mary Awusi, the CEO of the Ghana Free Zones Authority. …
Second chance, not sack – Clergy reject calls to remove Free Zones bossJoy Online
The General Secretary of the Christian Council of Ghana, Rev. Cyril Fayose, has called for stronger government action following the controversy involving the CEO of the Ghana Free Zones Authority. …
Apology not enough – Christian Council pushes government to actJoy Online
The Christian Council of Ghana (CCG) has backed calls for a more aggressive national crackdown on illegal mining, warning that the destruction caused by galamsey cannot be allowed to continue unchecked. …
Christian Council backs tougher galamsey fight, urges forgiveness over attack on Pentecost chairmanJoy Online
General Secretary of the Christian Council of Ghana, Rev. Cyril Fayose, has pushed back against growing calls for religious leaders to stay silent on political issues. …
Say it as it is – Clergy reject pressure to stay quiet on politicsJoy Online
The General Secretary of the Christian Council of Ghana has pushed back against concerns over clergy involvement in national discourse, insisting that the Church has a duty to speak on governance without being labelled partisan. …
We’re citizens, not spectators – Christian Council defends speaking truth to powerJoy Online
The Christian Council of Ghana has pushed back against criticism over its public commentary on governance, insisting it will continue to speak on national issues without fear of political labelling. …
We won’t be silent – Christian Council defends right to speak on national issuesJoy Online
… He recalled that during his tenure as Chairman of the Christian Council of Ghana, he led a delegation, together with the head of the Church of Pentecost, to meet the former President to demand urgent action against galamsey. …
‘If people cannot think beyond party, they should stop opening their mouths’ — Rev. Prof Mante warnsJoy Online
… He recalled that during his tenure as Chairman of the Christian Council of Ghana, he led a delegation—together with the head of the Church of Pentecost—to meet a sitting President to demand urgent action against galamsey. …
‘We’re not afraid of anybody’- Rev Prof Mante fumes over ‘attack on clergyman for galamsey commentsJoy Online
… He recalled that during his tenure as Chairman of the Christian Council of Ghana, he led a delegation, together with the head of the Church of Pentecost, to meet the former President to demand urgent action against galamsey. …
‘We’re not afraid of anybody’- Rev. Prof Mante fumes over attack on clergyman for galamsey commentJohnson Asiedu Nketiah, National Chairman of the NDC, has supported increased involvement of churches in managing mission schools, arguing that stronger participation by founding religious bodies could encourage further investment in education and allow them to shape the institutions' values.
15 hours ago · Joy Online →
Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, National Chairman of the NDC, has supported increased involvement of churches in managing mission schools, arguing that stronger participation by founding religious bodies could encourage further investment in education and allow them to shape the institutions' values.
15 hours ago · Joy Online →
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has accused the Mahama-led government of using investigative and prosecutorial agencies disproportionately against opposition figures, citing the attempted arrest of Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah and raising concerns about warrant procedures and his detention.
21 hours ago · The Chronicle →
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has argued that the Ghana Gold Board's current structure does not sufficiently distinguish legally mined gold from galamsey gold, warning that the absence of clear regulatory distinctions creates incentives for illegal mining and poses environmental threats to forests and water bodies.
22 hours ago · Joy Online →
The Christian Council of Ghana has called for reforms to protect students' religious freedoms while preserving the ethos of mission-founded schools. The Council said reforms should safeguard freedom of thought, conscience, belief and religion without undermining the right to education or the identity of mission-founded institutions.
23 hours ago · Joy Online →
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has called on the government to make a clear decision on the National Cathedral project, arguing it could serve as a tourist attraction and national landmark beyond its function as a place of worship. He made the remarks during an October 6, 2026 meeting between the Minority Caucus and the Christian Council of Ghana, as the government reviews the stalled project following its return to state control.
6 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minority Leader has appealed to the Christian Council of Ghana to intervene in arrests and detentions of citizens related to free speech, arguing that criminal sanctions for speech issues undermine public confidence in democracy and that affected parties should pursue civil remedies instead.
6 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has warned that illegal mining (galamsey) risks destroying Ghana's forest reserves, including Atewa Forest, and poses a serious threat to the country's natural resources and water security. He cited concerns raised by Organised Labour and religious bodies about the scale of illegal mining as justification for urgent action.
6 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana has enacted a law prohibiting preaching and hawking on public service vehicles while in motion, with penalties of up to eight months in prison, a fine of up to $52, or both. The regulation, passed by parliament in May and recently enforced, classifies such activities as a nuisance affecting passenger safety and comfort, targeting a longstanding practice in the predominantly Christian country.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →
A new regulation passed by Ghana's parliament in May makes preaching on public service vehicles illegal, punishable by up to eight months in prison and a fine of up to $52, citing passenger safety and comfort. The law targets a long-established practice in the predominantly Christian country where pastors routinely preach while buses are in motion.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Parliament's Speaker Alban Bagbin ruled inadmissible a Minority motion seeking an ad hoc committee to investigate how major cocaine consignments were processed and exported from Ghana. The Ranking Member on the Defence and Interior Committee says the Speaker's decision lends weight to concerns about political protection for drug traffickers, citing the 2025 Global Organised Crime Index report which raises questions about falling seizures and reduced media coverage potentially concealing continued trafficking activity.
30 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Yaw Opoku Mensah, spokesperson for former Education Minister Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, has urged the Christian Council of Ghana and the National House of Chiefs to speak out against what he describes as erosion of democratic freedoms and the government's arrest of dissenting voices, arguing that their silence on such issues cannot be interpreted as neutrality.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Christian Council of Ghana has called on state institutions to intensify investigations into the financing of narcotics trafficking and pursue the financiers, organisers and principal beneficiaries rather than concentrating only on couriers. The Council said the Presidency, Parliament, NACOC, FIC and the Judiciary must trace financial footprints and ensure accountability regardless of political or economic status.
25 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
An analysis in The Chronicle examines the Russian Orthodox Church's institutional expansion in Ghana as a form of soft power in a multipolar international system, arguing that the state-aligned church's presence poses institutional challenges to Ghana's tradition of religious pluralism and democratic governance.
22 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
A Joy Online columnist argues that Uncle Ebo Whyte, a Ghanaian theatre figure, should be recognised by Guinness World Records for his prolific output, comparing his body of work to other historically celebrated playwrights including López de Vega and Suzan-Lori Parks.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama says the National Cathedral was a personal pledge by former President Akufo-Addo to God, not government policy, and his administration will not continue it using taxpayers' money. Mahama said Christians in Ghana should mobilize resources themselves for the project.
13 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama said the National Cathedral was former President Akufo-Addo's personal religious pledge rather than a government policy his administration must continue, and that Christians should privately fund it rather than use taxpayer money.
13 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama outlined concerns over the National Cathedral project's financing using taxpayer money, its location amid major public facilities, and the demolition of public and private properties, while clarifying he is not opposed to the idea of a national cathedral.
13 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama says the Christian community has the capacity to finance the National Cathedral without taxpayers' money, suggesting that if Christians each contributed GH¢1,000, sufficient resources could be raised. He also raised concerns about the project's location, citing proximity to Parliament, the International Conference Centre, Greater Accra Regional Hospital, and the National Theatre.
13 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama reiterated that taxpayers' money should not be used for the National Cathedral construction, arguing Christians should mobilise resources instead. He also cited concerns about the cathedral's location, given the concentration of major public facilities in the area and property demolitions required.
12 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Christian Council of Ghana has established a technical committee with representatives from various Christian groupings to examine the stalled National Cathedral project, focusing on funding and location issues. The committee is expected to complete its work within a month and submit recommendations to the Local Government Minister and President.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Bank of Ghana released guidelines for non-interest banking in January 2026 and inaugurated the Non-Interest Financial Advisory Council in August 2026, promising to issue the first non-interest banking license by year-end. The central bank has consulted Christian organizations to clarify that non-interest banking is not designed to promote one religion over another.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ashanti Regional Women's Wing and NASARA Wing of the NPP have condemned Prophet Isaac Owusu Bempah for making inflammatory comments against party members, accusing him of statements capable of deepening religious and tribal divisions. The Regional NASARA Coordinator disputed allegations that party members planned to use NASARA to attack the prophet's church, calling the claim false and a distortion of the wing's mandate for unity.
8 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Christian Council of Ghana has commended the Ghana Gold Board for promoting transparency, responsible gold trading and environmental sustainability. GoldBod's CEO outlined the institution's mandate under the Ghana Gold Board Act, 2025, and highlighted initiatives including local gold refining expansion, a fire assay laboratory, and water system rehabilitation.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Muslim Students' Association has renewed calls for authorities and mission schools to protect the religious rights of Muslim students, reporting complaints that some pupils are being compelled to participate in Christian activities while facing restrictions on Islamic practices. The Association is pursuing dialogue and peaceful engagement rather than confrontation to address the concerns.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece argues that Ghana's political conversation is increasingly marked by insults, personal attacks, and abusive language amplified by social media, and calls for leaders like Mahama and Bawumia to help reset discourse toward reasoned criticism that distinguishes between legitimate policy challenge and personal attacks on dignity.
6 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The IMANI Center for Policy and Education held a strategic dialogue with Ghana's Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment in September 2026 to examine the ministry's medium-term priorities, institutional structure, and programmes, with discussions focusing on fiscal constraints and resource mobilisation challenges.
6 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs called for stronger collaboration between government, the Church, and other stakeholders to address sanitation and environmental challenges, saying the Church's historical contributions to education and healthcare underscore the need to deepen the partnership for shared responsibility in building a cleaner Ghana.
4 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana has assured the public that introducing non-interest banking will not create a religious banking system or give any faith preferential treatment. The initiative is presented as an inclusive, non-discriminatory commercial banking model intended to operate alongside conventional banking rather than replace it.
3 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Minister Mahama Ayariga has called for a unified Christian front to revive discussions on Ghana's National Cathedral project, saying churches have the capacity to mobilise resources if denominations reach common ground. He reaffirmed his personal support for the idea while acknowledging concerns about location and financing, and plans to engage Christian leadership on cost, location, and financing arrangements.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Christian Council of Ghana has called on the government to set aside political differences and support the completion of the National Cathedral, stating that Christians, international organisations, and donor partners are prepared to contribute but government backing is needed to move the project forward.
2 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →