The Presidential Envoy for Interfaith and Ecumenical Bodies, Elvis Afriyie Ankrah, has called upon the Christian community in Ghana to maintain the highest standards of accountability and discipline.
Mr. Ankrah delivered this message on behalf of President John Dramani Mahama at the maiden ecumenical convention, which was organized by the Christian Council of Ghana (CCG).
The event marked the CCG’s 96th anniversary and served to lay the groundwork for its forthcoming centenary celebrations.
Held from November 14–16, 2025, the convention was designed to foster unity among Christian denominations, promote thematic dialogues, and renew commitment to the CCG’s mission.
A Call for Unity and Introspection
Speaking as the Guest of Honour, Mr. Ankrah stated that the convention presents the church with a “renewed call to strengthen fellowship across denominations, deepen collaboration among church leaders and prioritise things that unites the church over the things that separates it.”
He then expressed deep concern regarding certain negative trends, citing what he described as “false propehcies, extortion, false doctrines” which he lamented were threatening the body of Christ.
He continued by stressing the need for internal reform: “He said as the we celebrate the remarkable work and construction of the church we must also in the moment of unity and introspectiob address the critical issue that threatens the dignity, and influence if the faith. The need for greater internal accountability and discipline within the church in Ghana.”
Mr. Ankrah emphasised that the government was not seeking to intervene but was instead “adminoshing the church to do so,” asserting that the onus for reform lies with the religious body itself.
He specifically cited a rise in “excesses in ministry, financial indiscipline, extortion, explotation, doctrinal conflicts, spiritual manipulations, false prophecies, unaccountable leadership practices in certain sections of the church.”
He said that these troubling incidents “undermines the powerful message of the gospel, erodes public trust and also spiritual leadership and threatened the dignity of our most holy faith.”
The Envoy stressed that Ghanaians and indeed the world look to the body of Christ for spiritual leadership, and therefore, “the church must be the first institution to ensure discipline.”
He added that the church must strive to protect its integrity by upholding “bliblical accountability, ethical stewardship and Christ like governance”.
He further indicated that the government encourages the CCG and other bodies and denominational heads to implement “robust internal structure that deals with indiscipline, ensures ethical financial practices, and protects sanctity of the pulpit, prevents explotation and promises sound doctrines that reflects the holiness of Christ.”
Supporting the President’s Vision for Ghana
Mr. Ankrah concluded his address by calling on the Christian community to actively support President John Dramani Mahama’s vision for “resetting the country.”
He outlined the President’s vision: “The President envisions a Ghana where children are better educated, our health system is stronger and more equitable, our government institutions are acountable, and national unity is strengthened.”
Mr. Ankrah affirmed the President’s commitment to maintaining “a stronger economy, inclusive governance, and shared prosperity Inna country where everyone will thrive irrespective of political, religious and ethnic background.”
To achieve these goals, he clarified that the government requires not only the “prayers of the Christian Council but it’s deeper collaboration.” This collaboration includes:
• The church holding the government accountable.
• Support for civic education, where the church helps “foster a culture of responsible citizenship, productivity and patriotism among congregations.”
• Active participation in community development.
Elvis Afriyie Ankrah reaffirmed that the government, through his office, will continue to work closely with the CCG and all other faith-based organizations to develop Ghana, stating that the government needs the “moral voice, guidance advocacy, partnership, and support of the Christian Council.”
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
