Some elders of CDC have pleaded with the state to intervene in the affairs of the church
A group of elders, leaders, and committed members of the Christian Divine Church (CDC) have held a press conference to expose what they allege to be a coordinated and illegal attempt to subvert the church’s leadership.
The group accused a faction, led by a group of pastors, of hijacking the church’s leadership through force and deception, culminating in the declaration of an illegally constituted leadership.
According to Elder Ekow Dadzie, Regional Secretary for Western Region C and spokesperson for the group, the crisis began in October 2024 when the church’s leadership issued a letter calling for elections. Despite a court-ordered roadmap to peacefully organise the leadership elections, the faction disregarded the agreement and held an illegal election.
He hinted that the aftermath has been chaotic, with the faction breaking into the church headquarters, removing chairs and equipment, and forcibly ousting the legitimate head of the church.
He said that they have also inducted two pastors as Chairman and Deputy Chairman, despite an injunction application served on them from the Sekondi High Court.
Elder Ekow Dadzie expressed concern over the conduct of the Ghana Police Service, particularly the Tarkwa Police Command, which has been accused of emboldening the ‘coupists’ by providing them protection while ignoring repeated requests to protect the church premises and its legitimate leadership.
The group called on the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) to launch an investigation into the conduct of the Tarkwa Police Command, citing a serious dereliction of duty and complicity. Elder Ekow Dadzie stated, “We remain committed to unity and peace but are determined to expose the lawlessness and illegitimacy perpetrated by the faction.”
Elder Ekow Dadzie pleaded with the state to intervene and called on all church members to remain steadfast in prayer, trusting that the Lord will fight their battles.