The Chairman of The Church of Pentecost and President of the Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council (GPCC), Apostle Eric Nyamekye, has charged security forces in Ghana to create a hostile environment to stem the activities of illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey.
He made this charge on Thursday, September 19, 2024, at the Burma Camp in Accra where he was the guest speaker for the Ghana Military Christian Fellowship’s Day of Prayer under the theme, ‘Pray for the wellbeing of Ghana and it shall be well with you.’
According to Apostle Nyamekye, corruption of all forms, which emanate from incompetence and greed are detrimental to the development of nations. He mentioned amongst others, poverty, lack of development, diseases and unemployment as some of the effects of corruption on the country.
The GPCC President explained that galamsey is one of the forms of corruption that is causing great harm to Ghana, and it is thriving because people are leaving with conflicting values and for themselves.
He suggested that in order to solve this menace, there is a need for all, especially those in power to work at a new Ghana, which has defined moral values. This, he said, will involve creating an environment which will make it difficult for anyone to engage in illegal mining.
Apostle Nyamekye also cautioned Christians not to excuse themselves from activities that will contribute to the growth and development of their nations, because corrupt social structures will make life difficult for everyone, including the righteous.
He called on the military to perform their duties diligently during, before and after the forthcoming general elections to the glory of God. He also encouraged them to continue to pray for the peace and prosperity of the nation.
Present at the service were Honourable Kofi Amankwa Manu (Deputy Minister of Defense), Major General B. K. Onwona (Chief of Army Staff), Apostle Dr Colonel Benjamin Godson Kumi-Woode (Acting Director General, Religious Affairs – Ghana Armed Forces), Chaplain Generals of the various security forces and high-ranking officers of the forces.
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