“We Are Not Afraid of You”: Rev Mante, Former PCG Moderator, Blasts Ghana Free Zones CEO
- Rev Prof Mante, the former Moderator of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana, condemned Dr Mavis Awusi's comments against Apostle Eric Nyamekye
- The former Moderator defended Apostle Eric Nyamekye for his comments against galamsey and called on Ghanaians to support the man of God
- Ghanaians on social media who watched the video thronged the comment section to share their varied thoughts on the matterDr
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Reverend Professor Joseph Obiri Yeboah Mante, the former Moderator of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana (PCG), has reacted to the controversial criticism made by the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Free Zones Authority, Dr Mavis Awusi, against the Chairman of the Church of Pentecost, Apostle Eric Nyamekye.
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Rev Prof Mante's remarks came after Dr Mavis Awusi made unsavoury comments about Apostle Eric Nyamekye for talking about galamsey.
Apostle Eric Nyamekye, Dr during the Church of Pentecost’s General Council Meeting, drew attention to the alarming environmental damage caused by illegal mining, widely known as galamsey.
In his address, the church leader spoke about the pollution of rivers and streams across the country and indicated that the situation has disrupted essential Christian practices such as water baptism.
According to him, the contamination has forced some congregations to abandon natural water bodies and instead rely on synthetic pools to perform baptisms—an indication of how deeply the crisis is affecting both daily life and religious observance.
Free Zones CEO blasts Pentecost Chairman
The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Free Zones Authority, Dr Mary Awusi, publicly criticised the Chairman of the Church of Pentecost over comments condemning illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey.
Dr Mary Awusi cautioned that the church leader would be dealt with if he continued to make statements to make the government unpopular.
The remarks triggered significant public backlash, which subsequently led the CEO to issue an apology.
Former PCG moderator condemns Dr Mary Awusi
While preaching at the Victory Presbyterian Church in Adentan on Sunday, April 26, 2026, Rev Prof Mante defended the right of the clergy to speak on national issues without fear of political intimidation.
"Talking about galamsey, I have heard that there is somebody who says that some senior pastor has talked against galamsey, so she is shouting at him. Tell that woman we are not afraid of her. It is not about the party. We are not afraid of anybody. Like the Pope said, I am not afraid of Trump’s administration, if something is a sin, it is a sin, whether it is under Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo or under John Dramani Mahama or whoever."
Rev Prof Mante called on Ghanaians to speak up against galamsey since it will affect everyone in the long term.
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Rev Mante's comment stirs reaction
YEN.com.gh collated some reactions to the video shared online. Read them below:
@abelewurano said:
"Let it get straight to her. If she can’t think outside politics, she should keep her mouth closed."
@OsaeBledu wrote:
"I believe sometimes we do not reflect. He made point by saying it's not about party. Let's assume without admitting that he kept quiet under previous gov't even though he has conveyed delegation in that regards concerning illegal mining. Is illegal mining not dangerous to everyone."
@samuelocquaye20 said:
"It is good the lady had apologize but let's set high standards in our political space both parties whether in power or opposition to bring sanity in the space.The youth are watching and it is time to sanction leaders in the business of leaving the issues to insult and attack."
@dansoras68 wrote:
"Tell the moderator that he’s a servant of his church and should be preaching forgive and forget, not rekindling old firewood."
@MeyeOmanbapa said:
"This is the posture all Ghanaians should take. Political appointees are not Supreme beings. Galamsey is destroying the very future of this country and people should not let political hacks and political zealots silence them."
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Chief of Staff apologises to Apostle Nyamekye
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that the Chief of Staff Julius Debrah publicly apologised for comments made by Mary Awusi against the Chairman of the Church of Pentecost.
Julius Debrah rendered the unqualified apology during his birthday thanksgiving service, highlighting regret over unsavoury remarks.
Source: YEN.com.gh
