Church of Pentecost — Ghanaian religious organization whose chairman, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, has spoken against illegal mining's environmental damage.
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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.
27 April 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Chairman of the Church of Pentecost has appealed for calm and reconciliation following public uproar over remarks by the CEO of the Ghana Free Zones Authority, Mavis Awusi, which were made in response to church concerns about environmental damage from illegal mining. Apostle Nyamekye said he harbours no ill feelings and urged Ghanaians to move on from the issue.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Reverend Professor Joseph Obiri Yeboah Mante, former Moderator of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana, has rejected attempts to intimidate religious leaders for criticising illegal mining (galamsey), following warnings from the Ghana Free Zones Authority CEO that Apostle Eric Nyamekye would be "dealt with" if he continued highlighting environmental destruction. Mante insists the church will continue to condemn wrongdoing regardless of political considerations.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama praised Julius Debrah for his loyalty, kindness, and humility at Debrah's 60th Birthday Thanksgiving Service, describing him as a trusted aide whose service has left a lasting impression on leadership and governance. Mahama noted Debrah's calm nature, efficiency, and affable friendliness, which earned respect from executives during his time as running mate in the Eastern Region.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
The Chairman of the Church of Pentecost, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, has forgiven the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Free Zones Authority, Dr Mary Awusi, following a public controversy over her comments attacking his remarks about illegal mining's damage to church baptism sites. The Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, publicly apologised on behalf of Dr Awusi at a church service, after which Apostle Nyamekye said he bore no ill will and believed the incident had drawn positive attention to the church.
26 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Apostle Eric Nyamekye, Chairman of the Church of Pentecost, has forgiven Dr Mary Awusi, CEO of the Ghana Free Zones Authority, following a public dispute over comments on illegal mining. The Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, apologized on behalf of Dr Awusi at a church service, and Apostle Nyamekye stated he bore no ill will and had forgiven her.
26 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Julius Debrah, the Chief of Staff, has publicly apologised to the Church of Pentecost leadership for comments made by Ghana Free Zones Authority CEO Mary Awusi that were perceived as critical of the church. Debrah characterised the remarks as a "slip of expression" and asked the church for forgiveness during his birthday thanksgiving service.
26 April 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
26 April 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
26 April 2026 · Joy Online →