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.
Why it matters
Chief of Staff's urgent appeal for forgiveness from Church of Pentecost over government remarks represents a significant political and religious reconciliation moment.
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.
A nationwide survey of NDC constituency executives by Africa Policy Lens shows Party Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketia leading with 31.9% support ahead of Chief of Staff Julius Debrah at 30.1%, in what analysts describe as a "structurally balanced" race with neither candidate establishing a decisive lead ahead of the party's 2028 presidential primary.