The Chairman of the Church of Pentecost (COP), Apostle Eric Kwabena Nyamekye, has raised concerns regarding the persistent issue of corruption in Ghana, despite the nation’s strong Christian identity.
He has called for a national moral renewal to tackle this challenge.
During a sermon at the 2026 National Day of Thanksgiving and Prayer Service, which took place at the Jubilee House on Tuesday, July 1, Apostle Nyamekye articulated his worries that, although Ghana is often seen as a predominantly Christian country, corruption and ethical decline are still deeply rooted in both public and private sectors.
“We all go to church, but why are we still battling with corruption?” he enquired.
He contended that the difficulties faced by Ghana are not merely economic or institutional but also moral and spiritual in nature, emphasising that genuine national transformation must commence with a shift in personal behaviour and shared values.
“I will suggest to all of us that, for us to be able to break through, we need a new Ghanaian,” he stated.
Apostle Nyamekye encouraged Ghanaians to reject what he termed as “wicked ways” and to adopt righteousness, integrity, and accountability, expressing his conviction that such a change would lead to divine favour and national prosperity.
“We need to turn from our wicked ways,” he reiterated.
Referencing biblical teachings, he pointed out that nations in Scripture experienced restoration when their citizens repented and returned to God.
The Chairman of the Church of Pentecost also proposed the implementation of ethics education as a long-term solution to combat corruption, starting at the basic school level and continuing through tertiary education.
“If corruption is the problem, let us start dealing with it from the primary school, so that when somebody gets to the university, Ethics and National Development becomes a complete course. Whether you are a doctor or a lawyer, you should study it. If we do some of these things, we will cure corruption in the future,” he concluded.
He asserted that fostering integrity from a young age would contribute to the formation of a generation of responsible citizens dedicated to national development.
The yearly National Day of Thanksgiving and Prayer Service united government officials, religious leaders, and members of the diplomatic community to pray for the nation and contemplate Ghana’s progress.
