According to a report , Apostle Nyamekye urged church leaders to take an active role in combating corruption in all its forms during the GPCC 2024 Heads of Churches and Organisations Conference held at Gomoa Fetteh in the Central Region last Thursday.
He asserted that corruption stems from incompetence and greed, leading to dire consequences such as poverty, lack of development, diseases, premature deaths, hopelessness, and unemployment.
“The key to the nation’s development lies in the character of its people,” Apostle Nyamekye said while addressing the gathering.
The two-day event, themed “The Church, God’s Instrument for Peace and Transformation,” brought together church leaders and their secretaries within the Charismatic and Pentecostal fraternity for a retreat.
Apostle Nyamekye highlighted corruption as a social danger, emphasizing its role in environmental degradation and warning that corrupt social structures make life difficult for everyone.
As the Chairman of the Church of Pentecost, Apostle Nyamekye underscored the church’s responsibility in societal affairs, noting that it cannot remain indifferent to issues affecting the nation as they ultimately impact the church as well.
He called on men of God to prioritize focusing on scripture and guiding people towards God over personal interests.
Apostle Nyamekye also expressed concern about the complexity introduced by church leaders, urging them to simplify the gospel for broader understanding and make the message accessible to all.
Additionally, he charged leaders to encourage their congregants to settle down, cautioning against instilling false hope.
Apostle Nyamekye stressed that the Church must actively engage in initiatives that contribute to the nation’s development, aligning with the broader vision of creating a society free from the shackles of corruption and fostering genuine progress.