The Chairman of the Church of Pentecost (COP), Apostle Eric Kwabena Nyamekye, has expressed concern about the persistence of corruption in Ghana despite the country’s strong Christian identity, and has called for a national moral renewal to address the issue.
Speaking at the 2026 National Day of Thanksgiving and Prayer Service held at the Jubilee House on Tuesday, July 1, he noted that although Ghana is widely considered a predominantly Christian nation, corruption and ethical decline continue to affect both public and private life. He questioned the situation, saying, “We all go to church, but why are we still battling with corruption?”
He stressed that Ghana’s challenges are not only economic or institutional but also rooted in moral and spiritual issues, adding that meaningful transformation must begin with changes in individual behaviour and shared values.
He further stated, “I will suggest to all of us that, for us to be able to break through, we need a new Ghanaian,” and encouraged citizens to abandon what he described as “wicked ways” and instead embrace integrity, righteousness and accountability, arguing that such a shift would bring divine favour and national progress.
He added, “We need to turn from our wicked ways.”
Referencing biblical principles, he explained that nations in Scripture experienced restoration when their people repented and returned to God.
Apostle Nyamekye also called for the introduction of ethics education as a long-term measure to fight corruption, beginning from the basic school level through to tertiary institutions. He said, “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 added that instilling integrity from an early age would help develop a generation committed to responsible citizenship and national development.
The National Day of Thanksgiving and Prayer Service brought together government officials, religious leaders, and members of the diplomatic corps to pray for the nation and reflect on Ghana’s progress.
