Els: MBN360 News
The Chairman of the Church of Pentecost (CoP), Apostle Eric Nyamekye, has called for a deliberate national reset to transform Ghana into a prosperous nation founded on moral renewal and educational reform.
Speaking during his sermon at the 2026 National Day of Prayer in Accra on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, the church leader outlined what he described as an urgent blueprint for raising a new generation of responsible and patriotic citizens.
He said meaningful national development cannot be achieved without a deliberate transformation in the mindset and character of the people.
To address challenges such as corruption, unemployment and the perceived decline in patriotism, Apostle Nyamekye proposed a four-pronged approach to national transformation.
The four key pillars he outlined are:
- Renewal of the mind: Moving away from selfishness and greed to embrace ethical living and integrity.
- Educational reform: Integrating structured civic and ethics education into the school curriculum at all levels.
- Institutional reorientation: Promoting transparency, fairness and accountability across public institutions.
- Strengthening family values: Restoring the family as the primary institution for nurturing character and integrity.
- Integrating civic education into schools
A key highlight of Apostle Nyamekye’s address was his call for comprehensive educational reform.
He advocated the formal introduction of structured civic and ethics education from the basic level through to tertiary institutions.
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“Meaningful change must begin at the individual level before it can reflect in national development,” he said, adding that academic excellence without a strong moral foundation is incomplete.
He argued that a nation whose citizens lack shared values, commitment and integrity will continue to struggle to achieve sustainable socio-economic development.
Applying faith beyond the church
Apostle Nyamekye said the call for moral renewal is consistent with the Church of Pentecost’s Vision 2028 agenda, which seeks to equip members to influence society through Christian values.
He noted that he had recently encouraged professionals, builders and artisans at a national conference in Kumasi to apply their faith in their workplaces by upholding integrity, professionalism and accountability.
As Ghana continues to grapple with economic and social challenges, he said the Church of Pentecost remains committed to promoting values that contribute to national development.
He concluded by reminding the congregation that while leadership is important, the success of any nation ultimately depends on the character and values of its citizens.
