Also known as: Methodist Church · Methodist Church in Ghana · Methodist Church Ghana, Sekondi Diocese · Sekondi Diocese
Mainline Protestant denomination in Ghana that operates schools and social programs; recently faced public scrutiny over tithing practices and hijab restrictions at affiliated institutions.
… The Church of Pentecost, International Central Gospel Church (ICGC), the Methodist church, the Catholic Church, and other faith institutions in Ghana became frontline partners in the national response. …
… The Attorney-General’s Department, representing the Ministry of Education, has opposed the claims, arguing that the school, established under the Methodist Church, is entitled to enforce rules consistent with its religious ethos. …
… Across Ghana, a growing number of church members are no longer whispering their concerns; they are boldly asking, “Has tithe become a tool of faith, or a burden of control?” The recent controversy within the Methodist Church, Ghana, has ignited a debate that can no longer be igno …
… Across Ghana, a growing number of church members are no longer whispering their concerns; they are boldly asking, “Has tithe become a tool of faith, or a burden of control?” The recent controversy within the Methodist Church, Ghana, has ignited a debate that can no longer be igno …
Suame Methodist Junior High School celebrated 120 years of operation and renewed appeals for support to strengthen STEM education, citing inadequate computers and equipment as a major gap despite having space and facilities. The school has received some donations, including 20 desks, 40 chairs, GH¢10,000, and two computers, but the head teacher said more support is needed to fully equip the STEM facility.
Suame Methodist Junior High School celebrated 120 years of operation and renewed appeals for support to strengthen STEM education, citing inadequate computers and equipment as a major gap despite having space and facilities. The school has received some donations, including 20 desks, 40 chairs, GH¢10,000, and two computers, but the head teacher said more support is needed to fully equip the STEM facility.
Professor B.K. Baiden called for broader stakeholder involvement and innovative funding mechanisms to address Mfantsipim School's infrastructure needs, noting that the school's growing population could place pressure on existing infrastructure and that sustainable funding sources must be identified for future projects.
The Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Ghana has honoured Togbe Adza Nye IV, former Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Oil Company and Dutorfia of the Ziavi Traditional Area, for his philanthropic contributions to the church and schools. The recognition, presented by the church's Moderator, acknowledged his support for re-roofing the E.P. Church chapel in Ziavi Dzogbe and improving education in basic schools.
Dr Bawumia joined the Pledge Against Corruption campaign, warning that corruption diverts resources meant for the poor and vulnerable, and emphasising that integrity is what one leaves behind. The campaign, led by ACEP, GACC, and Transparency International Ghana, encourages Ghanaians to commit personally to fighting graft.
The Methodist Church Ghana, Sekondi Diocese, has launched a Health Trust Fund to provide financial assistance to members battling chronic diseases and improve access to medical care. The Presiding Bishop said the initiative aims to build a local healthcare support system and subsidise medical costs for vulnerable church and community members.
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has accepted an invitation from Mfantsipim Old Boys Association to attend the school's 150th-anniversary celebrations in November 2026. The king commended the school, Ghana's oldest secondary school established in 1876, for its contributions to national development and training of influential leaders.
SIC Life Insurance Limited has opened a new office in Goaso as part of its nationwide expansion to bring life insurance services closer to individuals, families and businesses in regional centres.
Mfantsipim School's Planning Committee has opened nominations for the Mfantsipim @150 Sesquicentennial Awards to honour individuals and organisations that have made exceptional contributions to the school's legacy and society. Founded in 1876 as Wesleyan High School by the Methodist Church, the institution is recognised as Ghana's pioneering secondary school.
Very Rev. Solomon Nortey has encouraged the church to use technology and the internet to spread Christian messages, noting that digital platforms enable millions to learn about Christ; however, he cautioned against misapplication of technology on social media that might dilute the church's message.
The Governing Council of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has appointed Professor Christian Agyare as the next Vice-Chancellor, effective August 1, 2026, making him the 13th Vice-Chancellor since the university's establishment in 1951. He succeeds Prof Rita Akosua Dickson and brings more than 25 years of academic and administrative service at KNUST, where he currently serves as Provost of the College of Health Sciences.
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.
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.
Ghana's Supreme Court has dismissed the Board of Governors of Wesley Girls' Senior High School's application to be struck from a suit over alleged religious discrimination against Muslim students. The suit, filed in December 2024, challenges restrictions on Muslim students wearing hijabs, observing Ramadan fasting, and practising other aspects of their faith, claiming these violate constitutional guarantees of religious freedom; the Attorney-General's Department argues the school's Methodist identity permits such regulations.
An opinion piece argues that Ghana's church tithe system requires urgent review, citing a Methodist Church controversy where a reverend called non-paying members "armed robbers" and prompted accusations of financial coercion masquerading as spiritual obligation.
A viral video of a Methodist Church Ghana minister calling members who fail to pay tithe "armed robbers" has ignited public debate over whether tithing has become coercive and a burden rather than a matter of faith, with the Presiding Bishop's response drawing criticism for appearing defensive instead of reflective.