29/04/2026
๐ฆ๐ง๐๐ง๐๐ ๐๐ก๐ง ๐ข๐ก ๐ง๐๐ ๐ฃ๐ฅ๐ข๐ฃ๐๐๐ง๐๐ ๐ฅ๐ข๐๐ ๐ข๐ ๐ง๐๐ ๐๐๐จ๐ฅ๐๐ ๐๐ก ๐ก๐๐ง๐๐ข๐ก๐๐ ๐๐๐๐
๐๐๐ก๐ก๐ค๐ฌ ๐๐๐๐ฃ๐๐๐๐ฃ๐จ ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐๐ก๐ก ๐ฅ๐๐ค๐ฅ๐ก๐ ๐ค๐ ๐๐ค๐ค๐๐ฌ๐๐ก๐ก,
๐๐ง๐๐๐ ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐ฅ๐๐๐๐ ๐ฉ๐ค ๐ฎ๐ค๐ช ๐๐ง๐ค๐ข ๐๐ค๐ ๐ค๐ช๐ง ๐๐๐ฉ๐๐๐ง ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐ฉ๐๐ ๐๐ค๐ง๐ ๐
๐๐จ๐ช๐จ ๐พ๐๐ง๐๐จ๐ฉ.
In recent days, public attention has been drawn to a statement made by Dr Mary Awusi concerning Apostle Eric Nyamekye, Chairman of the Church of Pentecost. Dr Awusi is reported to have cautioned that if the Chairman continues to speak on matters such as illegal mining, โhe should be ready to be treated as a politician.โ This remark has generated significant discussion within our national life.
The Church, by her nature and divine mandate, cannot remain silent in the face of moral and social concerns. Christ calls His Church to be โthe light of the worldโ and โthe salt of the earthโ (cf. Matthew 5:13โ14). Therefore, when issues arise that threaten human dignity, the integrity of creation, or the common goodโsuch as the grave harm caused by illegal miningโthe Church has both the right and the duty to speak. This is not partisan politics; it is a moral responsibility rooted in the Gospel.
In a democratic society, a proper distinction exists between religious and political roles. Yet this must not silence the voice of conscience. The Church does not seek power but strives to illuminate public life with truth. When she speaks on justice, peace, and care for creation, she does so as a moral guide concerned for all.
While it has been reported that Dr Awusi has since apologised, we must respectfully state that such remarks do not foster the mutual respect needed in public discourse. Statements that equate moral witness with political partisanship risk narrowing the space for ethical reflection. We do not expect such expressions from those entrusted with public responsibility; rather, we encourage respectful and constructive dialogue.
We also note with appreciation the calm and respectful support offered by members of the Christian community. Such responses reflect solidarity and restraint, reminding us that Christian leadership requires both courage and charity.
Dear brothers and sisters, this moment calls us to be instruments of peace. Let us avoid division and promote dialogue, understanding, and mutual respect.
To public officials, we appeal for openness to the moral voice of the Church and all people of goodwill. To clergy and lay leaders, we encourage fidelity in proclaiming the truth with prudence and love.
Finally, we entrust our beloved nation, Ghana, to Almighty God.
๐๐๐ฒ ๐๐ ๐ ๐ฎ๐ข๐๐ ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐ฅ๐๐๐๐๐ซ๐ฌ ๐๐ง๐ ๐ ๐ซ๐๐ง๐ญ ๐ฎ๐ฌ ๐ฎ๐ง๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ ๐๐ง๐ ๐ฉ๐๐๐๐.
๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ฌ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐ก๐ซ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ,
MOST REV. MATTHEW KWASI GYAMFI
BISHOP OF SUNYANI AND PRESIDENT,
GHANA CATHOLIC BISHOPSโ CONFERENCE
TUESDAY, APRIL 28, 2026
https://www.cbcgha.org/
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