In a press release dated November 28, 2025, the Church, proprietor of WGHS, said it had become aware through media reports of a case filed by Shafic Osman against the school’s Board of Governors, the Attorney-General, and the Ghana Education Service.

The Church noted that although it has not yet been formally served, it is taking steps to obtain official records to guide its legal response.

The statement emphasized that WGHS, founded in 1836, has nearly two centuries of history in providing holistic education to girls regardless of “race, creed, religion, or background.” It highlighted that students of diverse faiths, including Christians, Muslims, Buddhists, Hindus, Jehovah’s Witnesses, and atheists, have passed through the school.

Rejecting claims that WGHS discriminates because it is a “public school,” the Church clarified that although the institution receives government support, its Methodist identity remains intact and constitutionally protected.

According to the statement, the school requires all students to respect its traditions and adhere to systems designed to maintain unity, discipline, and order. Creating separate systems and practices for students of different religions, the Church argued, would lead to segregation and weaken school cohesion.

The Methodist Church also referenced a 2024 Memorandum of Understanding developed by major religious bodies, the National Peace Council, and education stakeholders, which guides harmonious coexistence in mission schools.

The Presiding Bishop, Most Rev. Prof. Johnson K. Asamoah-Gyadu, assured the public that the Church’s longstanding commitment to fairness, sound values, and respect for all faiths remains unchanged.

The Church added that it remains open to dialogue with stakeholders to promote peace, understanding, and mutual respect amid ongoing discussions about the case.

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This annual gesture of support aims to bring hope and comfort to the young patients and their families.

In a short address, Rev. Joshua Nii Amugi Quicoe, the Children’s Service Coordinator for the Accra Diocese, urged parents to take better care of their children and embrace their responsibilities.

He shared an emotional message about the importance of nurturing and protecting children, stressing that it is heartbreaking to see children abandoned after parents pray fervently for the blessing of a child.

“It is painful to witness situations where people, after struggling for years to conceive and praying to God for a child, end up neglecting or abandoning that same child,”

Rev. Quaicoe added, “Parents must remember that caring for a child is not just a privilege, but a sacred responsibility.”

He emphasized that this act of charity, which the Children’s Ministry carries out every year, is a small way of showing love and solidarity with the sick children at Korle Bu and their families.

“We must all take collective responsibility for the welfare of our children, as they are the future of our nation,” he said.

On behalf of the Children’s Cancer Ward at Korle Bu, Diana Anim Agyemang, a nurse at the Child Health Department, expressed her sincere gratitude for the donation.

She acknowledged that such gestures of kindness are not only a source of relief for the children but also a reminder of the kindness and compassion that the community has for those in need.

“We are deeply grateful for the support and care that the Methodist Church Ghana continues to show towards the children in our ward.

They made away with musical instruments including a keyboard organ, power amp, compressor and other items.

Resident pastor of the church, Rev Isaac Arhinful, told Adom News that the suspects made a small opening in the entrance of the burglar proof door to access the building.

He suspects the items were carried out through another opening in the concrete ceiling, which restricted them from stealing larger items.

Rev Arhinful also revealed the thieves ransacked the premise in search of cash, but found none.

He added that the robbery went unnoticed due to the darkness in the area caused by the absence of street lights.

Meanwhile, the district police command which was notified has visited the scene to access the situation.

Investigation has since commenced with no arrests made so far.

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The Church believes Ghanaians are unhappy due to this delay, and has announced its intention to engage with President Akufo-Addo on the matter.

During the annual Methodist Church Easter Media Engagement, Dr Paul Kwabena Boafo, the Presiding Bishop of the Methodist Church emphasised the importance of the president listening to the voices of Ghanaians regarding this issue.

According to him, they will lobby the president to ensure he assents to the bill without any further delay.

“Now we are praying that the president will also give his assent to it so that it becomes what Ghanaians have asked for.

“We are also planning to come up with a paper so we are planning to meet the president at the Jubilee House so that we can all think about the best way to go on this thing.”

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Rt. Rev. Matthew Zikpi was deemed a qualified candidate after he denounced idol worship and rose through the ranks while serving the church.

He was initiated into vodooism by his uncle in 1973, during his days as a pupils teacher at Asiana in the Ashanti Region. 

He became the Deputy Chief Priest of the Alifia Shrine in 1978, learned the skill of palm wine tapping and distilling of local gin. 

No one has ever defeated him in an alcohol-drinking competition, as he was able to consume large volumes of alcohol without getting drunk.

After several attempts by his elder brother, he denounced his deity, gave his life to Christ in 1984, relocated and joined his elder brother at Assin Atwereboanda where they fellowshipped with the Methodist Church. 

He was warned against the repercussions of denouncing the gods when he returned all belongings. He was determined to follow Jesus Christ although the warnings manifested.

Rt. Rev. Zikpi was commissioned in the Ordained Ministry of the Methodist Church in 2001, after he obtained a Diploma in Ministry certificate from the Trinity Theological Seminary and a Theology Certificate with distinction from the University of Ghana, Legon. 

He was ordained as a Minister in 2004, and served the church in several capacities leading to his induction as the Bishop of the newly inaugurated Ho Diocese. 

Rt. Rev. Zikpi said his new role presents an opportunity to extend hope to people and expand the Methodist Church across the Volta and Oti Regions to win more souls for Christ. 

He outlined the planting of churches and positioning of ministers at areas where their services are needed and human resources development as part of his strategies to achieving his objectives.

Presiding Bishop of the Methodist Church Ghana, Most Rev Dr Paul Kwabena Boafo, described his life as a big testimony. 

He said Rt. Rev. Zikpi depicts the salvation that awaits unbelievers in Christianity and urged them to give their lives to Christ. 

“If you can not find anything at all, the Bishop of Ho Diocese is a testimony that if you can come to Jesus, your life is transformed”, he said. 

He used the opportunity to urge persons in leadership positions to serve their followers and not their personal interest.

Brother Lawrence Antonio was also inducted as the Lay Chairman to help Rt. Rev. Zikpi with the Ho Diocese which comprises of circuits in the Volta and Oti Regions.

His faith, however, he indicated, changed after his mother, then known as Susana Mariama and a Methodist, converted to Islam which her husband practised.

Dr Bawumia revealed this as he touchs on the peaceful co-existence between the different religions in Ghana while speaking at the launch of the 175th-anniversary celebrations of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church Ghana (EPCG) on Sunday.

“We live in a society where a mother and some children could be Christians and a father and some children could be Muslims. As a young boy at Sakasaka primary school in Tamale, I was born to a Methodist mother (then Susana Mariama) and a Muslim father.

“Growing up I was an active member of the Methodist Boys’ Brigade until my mum changed to Islam. I suspect I am the only Muslim member of the Boys’ Brigade,” he recounted.

The Vice President further disclosed nine out of his 17 siblings are Christians with the rest being Muslims.

He emphasised this mutual existence was what has kept Ghana on top of global peace rankings over the years.

“That is the beauty of the religious acceptance in Ghana,” he touted.

He was travelling with two other priests on a highway in the south-eastern state of Abia when they were kidnapped, police told the BBC.

It is unclear how they were freed, but separatist groups frequently carry out abductions in the region.

His release has led to jubilation in Nigeria’s Christian community.

Soon after the news of the abduction came out, members of the Methodist Church in the country started hourly chain-prayers for the release of Dr Kanu and the other priests.

“His Eminence, Samuel Kanu, is a peace-loving Christian leader” whose abduction “came as a shock”, the Very Rev Nosakhare Nosayaba of Abuja’s Methodist Cathedral of Unity told the BBC after his kidnapping.

Kidnappings, often for ransom, are common in many parts of Nigeria.

There has also been a resurgence of attacks by armed gangs, including Islamist militant groups in the north, as the country prepares for a general election next year.

Much of the unrest in Nigeria’s south-east region stems from separatists who are demanding a breakaway state.

The government blames the Indigenous People of Biafra (Ipob) movement for many attacks in the region, which Ipob denies. But the group continues to enforce sit-at-home orders on Mondays, which are usually preceded by attacks on Sunday evenings to scare people into complying.

However, it is not known who abducted the clergymen on Sunday, who were said to be gunmen. A number of recent violent attacks in the country also remain unsolved.

Last week, two Roman Catholic priests were kidnapped in the north-western state of Katsina and are still being held in captivity. Gunmen burgled the rectory of a church to abduct the clergymen and two others.

A local MP was also kidnapped by unknown gunmen recently. His headless body was later found.

In April, a male and a female soldier who hoped to get married were beheaded when they travelled to the region to inform their relatives about their planned wedding.

In a separate incident on Sunday morning, two people were abducted when gunmen entered their home in Lafia, Nasarawa state, near the capital, Abuja. One person was shot dead during the attack.

The men were travelling on a major highway on Sunday in the south-eastern state of Abia when they were kidnapped, local police told the BBC.

It is not clear who is responsible, but separatist groups frequently carry out abductions in the region.

Police say they have launched a rescue mission to find the clerics.

Kidnappings, often for ransom, are common in many parts of Nigeria.

There has also been a resurgence of attacks by armed gangs, including Islamist militant groups in the north, as the country prepares for a general election next year.

Much of the unrest in Nigeria’s south-east region stems from separatists who are demanding a breakaway state.

The government blames the Indigenous People of Biafra (Ipob) movement for many attacks in the region, which Ipob denies. But the group continues to enforce sit-at-home orders on Mondays, which are usually preceded by attacks on Sunday evenings to scare people into complying.

However it is not known who abducted the clergymen on Sunday, and a number of recent violent attacks in the country remain unsolved.

Recently a local MP was kidnapped by unknown gunmen. His headless body was later found.

In April, a male and a female soldier who hoped to get married were beheaded when they travelled to the region to inform their relatives about their planned wedding.

In a separate incident on Sunday morning, two people were abducted when gunmen entered their home in Lafia, Nasarawa state, near the capital Abuja. One person was shot dead during the attack.

A statement signed by the General Secretary, Asiedu Nketia said the man of God’s latest attack on former President Mahama is part of a litany of vitriolic attacks launched by him against the party, leading figures and functionaries.

“One of such attacks was his unfounded claim that Former President Mahama and the NDC would cancel the Free Senior High School policy in the event the party won the 2020 General Election,” portions of the statement read.

Rev Ayensu, launched an unprovoked attack on former President John Dramani Mahama, over his recent pledge to ensure the immediate repeal of the E-levy law when the NDC assumes the reins of government.

But his comments have been condemned by many, especially members of the NDC with the church also coming under attack.

To set the records straight, the church in a statement issued on May 10, 2022, said the Presiding Bishop of the Methodist Church, Most Rev. Dr Paul Kwabena Boafo, is the official Spokesperson of the Church, hence Rev. Ayensu’s comments were personal.

The NDC expressed profond gratitude to the Methodist Church for stating its position on the matter.

“We wish to state that at no point did the party or its leadership assume that the church lent its support or endorsement whatsoever to the regrettable conduct of the Rt. Rev. Bosomtwe Ayensu who often took advantage of the noble platform offered him by the church to engage in scurrilous attacks on leading figures of the NDC as though he was on a political campaign platform” the statement said.

The party has therefore reaffirmed its cordial working relationship with the Methodist Church of Ghana which has been a worthy partner in the democratic and developmental journey as a nation.

“The party hereby assures the Methodist Church that we shall continue to hold the church in high esteem as a strong pillar of development in the areas of education, and health, among others in our dear country, as we have trusted the church to remain a non-aligned stakeholder, a neutral arbiter and the moral compass of our society,” it pledged.

The statement emphasised several leaders of the NDC have been and are still devout members of the Methodist Church.

“Notably, President John Evans Atta Mills and Vice President Kwesi Amissah-Arthur, both of blessed memory were members of the Methodist Church in good standing until their passing.

“Similarly, Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, the immediate-past Running Mate to the Flagbearer of the NDC in the 2020 General Election is also a member of the Methodist Church,” the statement added. 

According to the church, it is not associated with any political party and the comments made by Rt. Rev. Bosomtwe Ayensu that attacked Mahama’s promise to repeal the E-Levy were his opinion and not the position of the church.

Rt. Rev. Ayensu lampooned the former President for his “as backward and an attempt to sway voters”.

At the Methodist Church’s 25th Synod held at the Mount Zion Methodist Church at Obuasi in the Ashanti Region, the man of God expressed shock at the decision by Mahama to oppose a homegrown solution introduced by government.

After his comment, the Methodist church has come under attacks especially from members of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC).

To set the records straight, the church in a statement it issued on May 10, 2022 said the Presiding Bishop of the Methodist Church, Most Rev. Dr. Paul Kwabena Boafo, is the official Spokesperson of the Church.

“The Methodist Church Ghana wishes to notify the general public that the Presiding Bishop is the official Spokesperson of the Church. We, therefore appeal to our noble friends of the media not to draw the name of The Methodist Church Ghana into the alleged statements made by the past Bishop and currently the Superintendent Minister of the Amakom Circuit of the Kumasi Diocese,” portion of the statement issued by the church read.

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Below is the full statement

A vote to change the definition of marriage at the Methodist Conference on Wednesday overwhelmingly passed by 254 in favour with 46 against.

Freedom of conscience clauses means ministers will not be forced to conduct such weddings if they oppose the move.

Same-sex marriage is not allowed in the Church of England or the Roman Catholic Church.

However, it is welcomed in the Scottish Episcopal Church, the United Reformed Church, and the Quakers in Britain.

The Methodist Church is Britain’s fourth-largest Christian denomination with about 164,000 members across more than 4,000 churches.

Church officials hope the first same-sex weddings in Methodist chapels will take place in the autumn.

The Rev. Sam McBratney, chair of the Dignity and Worth campaign group, said it was a “momentous step on the road to justice” after many years of “painful conversations”.

“Some of us have been praying for this day to come for decades, and can hardly believe it is now here,” he said. “We are so grateful to our fellow Methodists for taking this courageous step to recognise and affirm the value and worth of LGBTQ+ relationships.

“We reassure those who do not support this move that we want to continue to work and worship with you in the Church we all love.”

However, in an emotional debate, Carolyn Lawrence, a former vice-president of the Methodist Conference, warned there was a “significant minority” of Methodists who were “planning on leaving or resigning their membership” as a result of the vote.

“Today is a line in the sand for many people and seen as a significant departure from our doctrine.”

The proposals were initially passed by the Methodist Conference in 2019 before being sent to local synods for consultation.

All but one of the 30 local synods have since voted in favour of the change. Wednesday’s confirmatory vote was due to take place at the 2020 conference but that was cancelled because of the Covid-19 pandemic.

The changes mean the Methodist Church now holds two parallel definitions of marriage – one position says “marriage can only be between a man and a woman” and the other that “marriage can be between any two people”.

Church officials hope the dual definition will persuade conservative churches not to leave and protect ministers from discrimination claims if they refuse to marry gay couples.

The Rev Sonia Hicks, president of the Methodist Conference, said: “The debate today and our wider conversation has been conducted with grace and mutual respect.

“As we move forward together after this historic day for our Church, we must remember to continue to hold each other in prayer, and to support each other respecting our differences.”

According to the Church, the school’s rule on fasting is a long-standing one that is also non-religious and various renowned Muslim ladies in Ghana have passed through the school adhering to it.

In a statement signed by its Administrative Bishop, Rt Rev Michael Bossman, the church said it took a strong exception to the directive.

Wesley Girls’ High School had prevented a Muslim student, Bushira Ishmael, from fasting as its way of preventing students from developing various health conditions.

Her father, Ishmael Zakaria Alhassan stormed the school in Cape Coast to withdraw his ward from the school.

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The decision caused the Muslim Caucus in Parliament to hold a meeting with the leadership of the Methodist Church in Ghana over the matter.

The National Chief Imam, Osmanu Nuhu Sharubutu is said to be disappointed in the decision taken by the school.

Subsequently, the GES in a statement asked parents of such wards to write to the school relieving it of any obligation should such students suffer health complications.

But the Church says it cannot accede to the unilateral directive, insisting that the GES respects the long-standing partnership between the government and Mission Schools.

Read the statement below:

The ceremony took place on Friday, October 23, 2020, at the State House, Accra.

Videos from the ceremony captured emotional moments tributes poured in for the late man of God.

Rev Dr Asante-Antwi, who was also the Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of the National Cathedral, died on Sunday, September 13, 2020, at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital.

Although he was very sick, sources explain he was upbeat and hopeful the National Cathedral would be built.

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Rev Dr Asante-Antwi was inducted into office as the ninth President of the Conference of the Methodist Church of Ghana on August 26, 1997.

Watch the video of the service below:

Photos from the prayer session shared by a Facebook user captured a women group clad in a Methodist cloth and a white top lying on the road as they prayed.

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He revealed he did not hesitate to join in the session and was later prayed for.

Meanwhile, Nigeria has recorded 40 cases of coronavirus including two deaths.  

The church in a statement signed by its Presiding Bishop, Most Reverend Dr Paul Boafo said all education facilities of the church are also closed till further notice.

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Even though it described the novel coronavirus as worrying, it added the power of God will end the pandemic as it urged health facilities to improve services to Ghanaians.

Quoting John 14:1, it expressed optimism the pandemic will increase members faith and trust in God.

Read the statement below:

The Methodist Church, Ghana has disclosed that it is not bound by the decision of the Britain Methodist Church regarding the legalisation of same sex marriage.

“Everyone seems to have a take on issues due to social media and given the seriousness of the situation before us and what had gone on, it was important that the Methodist Church, Ghana clarifies our stance,” the church noted.

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To the Methodist Church, Ghana despite their participation as delegates at the 2019 congress, the Ghana branch of the church wishes to disassociate itself from the decision made.

“We still believe in the authority of the Bible and the sacredness of the covenant of marriage which ought to be experienced between a male and female. We reject any revisionist interpretation of the Bible because the decision made at the British congress clearly goes against the Bible,” the church emphasised.

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Speaking at a press conference on Friday at the Wesleyan House, Accra to clarify their stance on the decision, the Presiding Bishop of the Methodist Church, Ghana, Reverend Dr Paul Boafo emphasised that the church was autonomous in it’s decision making.

“We have maintained a historical relationship with the Britain Methodist Church as a mother church that gave birth to the Methodist church, Ghana but the congress was an autonomous meeting and the decision doesn’t bound the Methodist church, Ghana,” he said.

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Ms Portia Owusu, a 16-year old member of the Church, was the first maiden to be initiated under the supervision of the Very Rev. Solomon Bruce, Minister in-charge of the Circuit.

He was assisted by some traditional authorities for the success of the programme, aimed at giving the opportunity to the maidens in the church to cherish their virginity and also lead morally-upright lives.

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The well-attended ceremony, interspersed with traditional drumming and other customary rites, as part of measures to revive African consciousness within the church.

Dubbed “2018 Traditional Day”, the programme saw the young girl, clad in a white cloth (tied around the chest down to the knee) and decked with some traditional beads being unveiled to the church, after undergoing the ceremonial rites.

As part of the rites, the young lady being initiated was also made to eat a special traditional meal (mashed ripe plantain and some hard boiled) eggs.

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Very Rev. Bruce, speaking to the Ghana News Agency (GNA) on the sideline of the programme, said it was the first of such cultural events to be openly held in the church.

The new move is widely seen as an aberration of a debatable perception that customs and traditions should not part of Christian worship, but Very Rev Bruce thinks otherwise.

“The Methodist Church sees nothing wrong with the African culture,” he said and affirmed the leadership’s resolve to integrate acceptable traditional norms and values into the church’s activities.

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“We are born into a society which has its own culture. The church is, therefore, happy to bring back our heritage to help members identify with Methodism”.

Very Rev. Bruce took a swipe at those who considered African traditional beliefs and practices as being fetish, saying this must stop.

The members who turned up in their numbers to worship and praise God had a shock of their lives when the issue came to their attention.

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The substance, according to reports was found in a secured place somewhere in the ceiling of their uncompleted building being used as their place of worship.

It is unclear who kept the wee in the church but some members suspect the culprit saw their church as a safe haven to hide the banned substance.

Speaking to Adom FM’s morning show host, Captain Smart, the Circuit Steward of the Methodist church in Koforidua, George Osei expressed shock at the incident.

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He said church leaders were in Accra for an induction ceremony when members informed them about the bizarre incident.

Mr Osei said they have asked them to report the incident to the police for immediate investigations.

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The Vice President who turned 55 years today, was attending the Induction Service of the newly elected Presiding Bishop of the Methodist Church, The Most Rev. Dr. Paul Kwabena Boafo.

In a highly surprising mode, the entire congregation and clergy of the church rose up with a rousing welcome to the Vice President as he entered the church amidst singing, cheering, and praises with a beautiful rendition of the popular “happy birthday to you” song.

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Led by the outgoing and incoming Presiding Bishops, the Church presented a birthday hamper to Dr. Bawumia and prayed for the blessings, favour, and wisdom of the Almighty God onto the life of the Vice President.

Dr. Bawumia’s humility and trans-religious tolerance has endeared him to the Christian and Muslim communities. As a devoted Muslim, Dr. Bawumia has a perfect sense of the need for religious tolerance and has demonstrated true leadership and commitment at same.

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Some of the Church members could not hide their love and admiration for the Vice President as they showered praises and blessings upon his life for his humility, respect, and hardwork.

In his address Vice President Bawumia extended the felicitations of the President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and also expressed his appreciation to the church for their continuous prayers and support towards church building.

“From the days of John Wesley and the earlier leaders the Methodist Church has been part of the building process of Ghana and the country is grateful for that”, Dr. Bawumia indicated.

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He seized the occasion to also share his past relationship with the Methodist Church in his early days as a teenager in Tamale. “Back in my teens at Tamale, I was the only Muslim member of the Boys Brigade. My mother is a product of Wesley Girls Senior High School (a Methodist school), and likewise my wife, Samira Bawumia, a product of Mfantsiman School (also a Methodist school)”, he revealed.

The Vice President in a highly elated mood urged the Church to continue to pray for President Akufo-Addo and his government, believing that the battle of governance is of the Lord’s.

In his sermon, The Most Rev. Awotwi Pratt admonished the congregation to show humility and tolerance to each other. He recounted his days as a mission representative in the Gambia and how peaceful he co-existed with his Muslim brothers.

“Many times as a priest of God I attended service at the mosque and anytime I did the Imam would ask me to put my sandals in my armpit. I attended and presided over weddings between a Muslim and a Christian. This is how God wants us to live with one another – respect and recognition of each other’s faith and believe”, Most Rev. Awotwi Pratt admonished.

Present at the church service today were Hon. Kwamena Duncan, Central Regional Minister, the NPP Central regional chairman and his executives, Nana Kobina Nketsia, the Paramount Chief of the Essikado traditional area. Others were leaders of the Methodist Church, namely the Most Rev. Titus K. Awotwi Pratt, Immediate past Presiding Bishop, His Eminence Dr. Samuel Chukwuemeka Kano Uche, Prelate of the Methodist Church, Nigeria, The Most Rev. Prof. Emmanuel K Asante, Bro. Benard Clement K Botwe, Lay President, and a host of other pastors, Bishops and clergy of the church.

They are admonishing members of their congregations who engage in the destructive venture their offerings will be rejected.

Immediate past Diocesan Bishop of the Methodist Church, Right Reverend Prof Osei Sarfo Kantanka, addressed the media in Kumasi.

He says as worshipers of God, Christians are mandated to protect nature.

Reverend Sarfo Kantanka charges church leaders to use the pulpit to preach the disastrous effects of illegal mining.

He commends government for the anti-galamsey war, while calling for alternative means of employment for those involved in the act.

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Reverend Sarfo Kantanka, also called on men of God not to only use their pulpit to preach the gospel but rather to educate people on the harm galamsey has on the land.

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