Also known as: the Presbyterian Church · PCG
Ghanaian religious organization that holds General Assemblies, conducts national anti-galamsey and community development campaigns, and has recently launched disability inclusion policies.
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Reverend Professor Joseph Obiri Yeboah Mante, former Moderator of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana, has criticised what he describes as attempts to intimidate religious leaders over their outspoken stance on illegal mining (galamsey). …
We won’t be silenced on galamsey – Prof. Mante fires back at threatsJoy Online
A former Moderator of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana, Rev. Prof Joseph Obiri Yeboah Mante, has issued a strong caution to Ghanaians against politicising the fight against illegal mining, insisting that national survival must take precedence over partisan interests. …
‘If people cannot think beyond party, they should stop opening their mouths’ — Rev. Prof Mante warnsJoy Online
A former Moderator of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana, Rev. Prof. …
‘We’re not afraid of anybody’- Rev Prof Mante fumes over ‘attack on clergyman for galamsey commentsJoy Online
A former Moderator of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana, Rev. Prof Joseph Obiri Yeboah Mante, has delivered a forceful condemnation of illegal mining, warning that political loyalties must never override the moral duty to protect Ghana’s environment. …
‘We’re not afraid of anybody’- Rev. Prof Mante fumes over attack on clergyman for galamsey commentThe Presbyterian Relief Services and Development and Clean Air Fund have launched a campaign targeting persons with disabilities and vulnerable communities in high-pollution areas of Accra and Kumasi, with a focus on the health risks of fine particulate matter exposure.
14 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
The Presbyterian Relief Services and Development and Clean Air Fund have launched a campaign targeting persons with disabilities and vulnerable communities in high-pollution areas of Accra and Kumasi, with a focus on the health risks of fine particulate matter exposure.
14 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
A GH¢48,000 mechanized borehole, dubbed Devine Intervention, has been commissioned for Akrokyere Presbyterian Primary School in Sekyere Kumawu District. The project is the first of five boreholes to be constructed in the Ashanti Region as part of a donor's broader initiative to provide 50 water wells to deprived communities across Ghana.
15 hours ago · The Chronicle →
Akyeamfuor Asiedu Agyeman III and other family members announce the one-week observation of Obaapanin Julian Seiwaa Gyimah (1936–2026), to be held on Saturday, 26th September, 2026, at Presbyterian Church of Ghana (Parousia Congregation, Baatsonaa) in Baatsonaa.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The ninth edition of the Awaken to the North Mission, organised by the Presbyterian Church of Ghana, combined faith, sport and community development in Lonto, Northern Region, establishing a recreational centre at Emmanuel Congregation and donating football equipment to Mission FC during a two-week programme.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece argues that Ghana's democracy will be stronger if voters judge presidential candidates primarily by competence, character, vision, and ability to unite the nation rather than religious identity, citing the biblical example of Cyrus to support the view that religious affiliation should not be an impediment to leadership.
27 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Moderator of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana has urged the government to show political will to tackle illegal mining, saying the country is paying a heavy price through environmental degradation, water pollution, and rising treatment costs. He stated the government has the authority and resources to confront galamsey but lacks the political will to act decisively.
27 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Moderator of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana has expressed concern about increasing indiscipline and violence in schools, including the presence of weapons, student gangs, clashes between schools, and attacks on teachers. He warned that without urgent intervention, these trends could pose serious challenges to the country.
27 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The immediate past Presbytery Lay Representative of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana has called for greater commitment to environmental protection, warning that unchecked human activities—particularly illegal mining—are putting the environment at risk and urging Christians to recognize their responsibility as stewards of God's creation.
20 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Presbyterian Church of Ghana approved constitutional amendments at its General Assembly including a policy clarifying that Christians may serve in purely civil stool, palace, or skin roles but must renounce certain practices. The assembly also restructured the General Assembly Council to meet at least three times yearly and adopted new occupational health and safety policies.
17 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Presbyterian Church of Ghana has launched its Disability Policy and inaugurated a National Committee on Disability, calling on members to promote the full participation of persons with disabilities in all aspects of church life and governance. The initiative advocates for accessible infrastructure, sign language interpretation, large-print bulletins, and the inclusion of persons with disabilities in leadership roles across the Church.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Chief Supt Kwadwo Oppong (Rtd) died on 1st February 2026 at Police Hospital. His funeral rites are scheduled for Saturday 4th July 2026 in Asante Akyem Kyekyebiase.
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Moderator of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana urged judges and lawyers to emulate the courage, fairness and integrity of three High Court judges who were murdered in 1982, dispensing justice without fear or favour and leaving behind true human values rather than corruption and nepotism.
2 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Bar Association's president has called for the Judiciary to be insulated from political interference to deliver justice effectively, and urged the country to formulate clear guidelines for the removal of Superior Court judges, citing concerns about the removal of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo.
1 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
An NPP MP and Ranking Member of Parliament's Select Committee on Lands and Natural Resources calls for the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat to be formalized through a Legislative Instrument to strengthen institutional mandate, accountability, and continuity in fighting illegal mining across government changes.
24 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Parliamentary Minority Caucus has endorsed the Presbyterian Church of Ghana's nationwide anti-galamsey campaign, including a proposed "Red Sunday" observance, calling for a more institutionalised government approach to combating illegal mining and environmental degradation.
18 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Health Minister says Ghana needs 300,000 units of blood annually but collected only 200,000 units last year, creating a significant deficit. The government plans to support the National Blood Service with equipment for screening, processing, and storage at regional blood centres to address the shortage.
15 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has congratulated the newly elected Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Christian Council of Ghana and pledged to work closely with the Council and other faith-based groups to advance his vision for a prosperous and peaceful Ghana.
6 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Rev Dr Grace Sintim Adasi, a Presbyterian minister and Senior Research Fellow at the University of Ghana's Institute of African Studies, has won the 2026 International Centre for the Sociology of Religion (ICSOR) Grant Award with a perfect score. Her research project examines how social media is transforming Christian ministry and religious engagement in Ghana.
3 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Christian Council of Ghana has elected Reverend Enoch Nii Narh Thompson, Executive President of the Ghana Baptist Convention, as its new Chairman at the Council's 2026 Annual General Meeting. Thompson, who previously served as Vice Chairman of the Council, succeeds Rt Rev Dr Lieutenant Colonel B.D.K. Agbeko.
22 May 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
28 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 →
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 →
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.
26 April 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
26 April 2026 · Joy Online →