Church of Pentecost — Ghanaian religious organization engaged in medical missions and public commentary on environmental protection and illegal mining.
… The response follows public commentary attributed to Mary Awusi, Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Free Zones Authority, who cautioned that Eric Nyamekye, Chairman of the Church of Pentecost, could be regarded as a politician if he continued to comment on national issues such …
… The viral video of the Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, apologising to the Chairman of the Church of Pentecost, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, and the congregation at the Church of Pentecost (PIWC-Trasacco) over the weekend caught my attention too. …
… In an opinion piece titled “Weep Not Julius, Mourn Your Dying Nation,” published on Facebook on Tuesday, April 28, Prof Yankah described the Chief of Staff’s emotional apology to the leadership of the Church of Pentecost as misplaced, insisting that Ghana’s environmental destruct …
… In an opinion piece titled “Weep Not Julius, Mourn Your Dying Nation,” published on Facebook on Tuesday, April 28, Prof Yankah described the Chief of Staff’s emotional apology to the leadership of the Church of Pentecost as misplaced, insisting that Ghana’s environmental destruct …
… Initiatives like the partnership between the Church of Pentecost and the Ministry of Sports aim to incorporate moral, emotional, and psychological support into athlete development. …
… The Chairman of the Church of Pentecost, Apostle Eric Kwabena Nyamekye, said a person’s name could have either a positive or negative impact on their life and legacy. …
The Chairman of the Church of Pentecost, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, has appealed for calm and reconciliation following the public uproar over remarks made by the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Free Zones Authority, Mavis Awusi. …
… The controversy stems from recent comments by Apostle Nyamekye during the Church of Pentecost’s General Council Meeting, where he raised alarm over the pollution of water bodies, noting that some congregations have been forced to adopt artificial pools for baptism. …
… The President gave the commendation during Mr Debrah’s 60th Birthday Thanksgiving Service held at the Pentecost International Worship Centre in Accra, which was also attended by Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, senior government officials, the clergy, family and well-wis …
The Chairman of the Church of Pentecost, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, has extended forgiveness to the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Free Zones Authority, Dr Mary Awusi, following a recent public controversy over comments on illegal mining. …
A petition has been filed at CHRAJ seeking an investigation into alleged misconduct by Ghana Free Zones Authority CEO Dr Mary Awusi, who is accused of misusing official working hours for media appearances and discussions unrelated to her official duties. The petitioners are asking CHRAJ to determine whether her conduct constitutes a breach of public service ethics, administrative impropriety, or misuse of state resources.
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A CHRAJ petition alleges the Ghana Free Zones Authority CEO misused working hours for unauthorised media appearances, raising accountability concerns within public service.
A petition has been filed at CHRAJ seeking an investigation into alleged misconduct by Ghana Free Zones Authority CEO Dr Mary Awusi, who is accused of misusing official working hours for media appearances and discussions unrelated to her official duties. The petitioners are asking CHRAJ to determine whether her conduct constitutes a breach of public service ethics, administrative impropriety, or misuse of state resources.
Parents, teachers, and policymakers have been urged to prioritise the development of the boy child to help build stronger families and peaceful communities for sustainable national development. Speaking at an event marking the International Day for the Boy Child in Accra, the Vice-Chancellor of Pentecost University warned that neglecting boys in conversations about education, leadership, and moral formation could have serious consequences for society.
The Church of Pentecost and its partners launched the 2026 Medical Missions Outreach in Abesewa, Ashanti Region, to provide free healthcare including surgical and ophthalmological services to communities where access to quality medical care remains limited.
An opinion piece argues that tithes collected by churches and taxes collected by the state serve similar purposes and both require accountability; the article interrogates selective Ghanaian moral outrage that rejects one while defending the other.
The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) arrested Elder David Peter Bobie of the Church of Pentecost during unannounced operations at mining sites along the Kume River in Asante Akyem South district; Bobie, who claims to be a foreman at an illegal small-scale mining site at Morso, led the task force to the site where the environment had been massively degraded. During the operation, NAIMOS dismantled eight Chanfang machines, four wooden gold washing platforms, and seized 12 water pumping machines from the site.
Gospel musician Dr. Collins Nyantachie has released a new project titled Obe Tumi Ay3, a six-track album gaining traction on digital platforms and local airwaves, featuring collaborations with rising acts like Francis Amo and blending gospel and Highlife influences.
Recent events in Ghana's religious landscape, including a viral Methodist Church confrontation over tithing and questions about the Church of Pentecost's stance on illegal mining, have intensified public debate over whether the church remains a sanctuary of faith or is losing moral authority. The Methodist incident involved a priest describing members who do not pay tithes as "armed robbers," triggering widespread reactions about how authority is exercised within worship spaces.
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 Ghana Catholic Bishops' Conference has defended the Church's involvement in public matters, saying its engagement is a divine responsibility rooted in spiritual and moral mandate, not political activism. The statement responds to commentary that suggested Church leaders commenting on issues such as illegal mining could be regarded as politicians.
Julius Debrah, Chief of Staff of the NDC, delivered an emotional apology to the Chairman of the Church of Pentecost and its congregation over the weekend on behalf of the party, for an outburst by Dr Mary Awusi, CEO of Free Zones Board, against the church chair.
Prof Kwesi Yankah has criticized Chief of Staff Julius Debrah's emotional public apology to the Church of Pentecost, arguing that national leaders should reserve public emotion for Ghana's environmental crisis from illegal mining rather than political controversies.
Prof Kwesi Yankah, a former Minister of State and academic, has criticised Chief of Staff Julius Debrah's emotional public apology to the leadership of the Church of Pentecost, arguing that national leaders should reserve public emotion for Ghana's environmental crisis rather than political controversies. Yankah contends that illegal mining's destruction of Ghana's environment should be the real cause for national grief.
The article explores the personal and emotional challenges athletes endure behind their public achievements, citing Asamoah Gyan's 2010 World Cup penalty miss as an example of how athletes carry stories of heartbreak and resilience that go unnoticed by fans celebrating their moments on the field.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Abirem MP Charles Owiredu has criticised the CEO of the Ghana Free Zones Authority for her comments targeting the Church of Pentecost Chairman, saying she should have been dismissed. This follows the Pentecost leader's remarks about galamsey disrupting baptism practices in rivers, to which the CEO responded by telling him to stay in his clerical lane, though she later apologised.
Private legal practitioner Kwame Boafo Akuffo has called for more aggressive and decisive state action against galamsey (illegal mining), criticizing the current approach as too slow and ineffective. He argues that illegal mining endangers lives and natural resources, and urged a shift from what he termed a "Presbyterian approach" to enforcement toward more drastic measures.