Also known as: Most Rev. Matthew Kwasi Gyamfi · Most Rev. Gyamfi · Most Rev Matthew Kwasi Gyamfi · Rev. Gyamfi · Most Rev. Matthew Gyamfi · Reverend Matthew Kwasi Gyamfi · Bishop of Sunyani
… “We, pastors of our land, unequivocally condemn the act of public nudity and call for immediate investigation into the role of state institutions, and the importation of foreign cultural practices,” the statement, signed by Conference President Most Reverend Matthew Kwasi Gyamfi …
… Matthew Kwasi Gyamfi, the Conference described scenes from the week-long festival, held from April 22 to 28, as “an eyesore” that undermined Ghanaian values and breached the country’s laws. …
… In a statement issued on May 4, 2026, and signed by Matthew Kwasi Gyamfi, President of the Conference, the Bishops stated that the event “was an eyesore, denigrated our values as a nation and breached the laws of our land.” The statement further questioned the role played by stat …
… In a statement dated Tuesday, April 28, 2026, and signed by its President, Matthew Kwasi Gyamfi, the Conference stressed that the Church’s voice on national matters is rooted in its spiritual and moral mandate. …
Ghana's Catholic Bishops' Conference has called for an independent review of the Senior High School placement exercise, citing allegations of bribery, unfair admissions, and protocol arrangements that undermine public confidence. The Conference noted that of 604,567 candidates who qualified, only 527,932 were placed, and expressed concern about unsuitable placements including cases where students were assigned to distant day schools.
Ghana's Catholic Bishops' Conference has called for an independent review of the Senior High School placement exercise, citing allegations of bribery, unfair admissions, and protocol arrangements that undermine public confidence. The Conference noted that of 604,567 candidates who qualified, only 527,932 were placed, and expressed concern about unsuitable placements including cases where students were assigned to distant day schools.
Ghana's Catholic Bishops' Conference has called for an independent review of the Computerised School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS) following complaints of unfairness, lack of transparency, and parents being asked to pay for school places. The Bishops noted that of 604,567 candidates who qualified for placement this year, 527,932 were placed, and raised concerns about students being placed in unsuitable schools or far from home.
Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has urged young people to use digital platforms responsibly and avoid content that fuels prejudice, misinformation and social division, saying technology can either deepen divisions or expand knowledge and promote peaceful communities. She made the call at the 2026 West Africa Youth Days in Accra.
The Ghana Catholic Bishops' Conference has cautioned Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie against public remarks that could create doubts about the political neutrality of the Judiciary. The Bishops said the Chief Justice's reference to "the past eight years" during visits to SSNIT and MIIF on September 2, 2026 could reasonably be understood in a political context and took on the character of a partisan judgment, though the Judicial Service later clarified the remarks were made in good faith.
The Ghana Catholic Bishops' Conference has criticised its removal from the Ghana Education Service Council, saying it limits its influence on education decisions and may affect discipline in Senior High Schools. The Church, as the second-largest provider of formal education in Ghana, argues it should have been consulted on matters affecting schools.
Ghana's Catholic Bishops' Conference has expressed concern that illegal mining (galamsey) is increasingly used as employment for young people despite environmental damage, and that some politicians, MPs, and traditional leaders are allegedly involved in the practice, which undermines anti-galamsey efforts.
The Health Minister has appealed to faith-based organisations, particularly the Catholic Church, to help complete stalled Agenda 111 hospital projects across the country, citing funding constraints that have left many facilities incomplete. The government is prioritising 35 of the projects and proposes that faith-based institutions could manage completed hospitals on a non-profit basis, with government providing health professionals and technical support.
The President of the Ghana Catholic Bishops' Conference has described growing student indiscipline as a deeper crisis of values requiring urgent national attention, arguing that national development requires citizens of integrity, not just academic and professional skill. Speaking at a Catholic-Muslim dialogue in Accra, he called for stakeholders including religious leaders, government, schools, parents and communities to work together to address the issue.
The President of the Ghana Catholic Bishops' Conference said Ghana must prioritize its values and national interests over conditional foreign assistance, and should be prepared to forgo foreign aid if it comes with conditions conflicting with the country's values. His comments followed Parliament's passage of the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, which criminalizes LGBTQ+ activities but exempts lawyers, journalists, and healthcare professionals providing relevant services.
The President of Ghana's Catholic Bishops' Conference stated that Ghana must be prepared to reject foreign aid if it comes with conditions conflicting with the country's values, following Parliament's passage of the anti-LGBTQ+ bill on May 29. Western governments and multilateral donors have hinted at freezing budgetary support if the bill is signed into law, though the passed version includes exemptions for lawyers, journalists, and healthcare professionals providing services to LGBTQ+ individuals.
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.
The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts stated it did not receive any communication regarding the Karnival Kingdom Festival (April 22–28, 2026) and neither endorsed, sanctioned, nor authorised the event. The Ministry acknowledged public concerns about culturally unacceptable materials circulated on social media and emphasised the importance of adhering to regulatory procedures for public events.
The Ghana Catholic Bishops' Conference has called for an immediate investigation into the Karnival Kingdom Festival held in Accra last month, citing public nudity and the role of state institutions in permitting and securing the event. The Bishops questioned which authorities approved permits and authorised police deployment, describing the scenes as an eyesore that undermined Ghanaian values and breached the country's laws.
The Ghana Catholic Bishops' Conference has condemned public nudity displays at the Karnival Kingdom Festival (April 22–28), calling them offensive and unlawful, and has demanded an independent investigation into police oversight at the event.
Ghana's Catholic Bishops' Conference commended MP John Ntim Fordjour for calling for investigations into public nudity and other scenes at the Karnival Kingdom Festival held in Accra from April 22–28, 2026. The Conference condemned the festival as an affront to Ghanaian values and law, and questioned whether state institutions, including police, facilitated rather than prevented the misconduct.
Ghana's Catholic Bishops' Conference has called for investigations into the Karnival Kingdom Festival (held April 22–28, 2026) over alleged public nudity and what it termed failures by state institutions, noting that police presence at the event raised concerns about official oversight.
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.