Accra: Mr Samuel Koku Sitsofe Anyidoho, the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Atta Mills Institute, has been appointed as the Chairman of the Planning Committee for the inaugural Ecumenical Convention of the Christian Council of Ghana (CCG). The three-day convention is slated for November 14 to 16, 2025, at the Central Cafeteria, University of Ghana, under the theme ‘Uniting the Body of Christ for Greater Impact (Ephesians 4:3-13).’
According to Ghana News Agency, the event is part of the Council’s 96th anniversary celebrations and is expected to gather church leaders, Christian organizations, and the Local Councils of Churches (LCCs) to foster collaboration and enhance their collective impact on national life. During the launch of the programme in Accra, Mr Anyidoho expressed his gratitude for the appointment and committed to working in the “supreme interest of God and country” to bring glory to the Christian Council.
Mr Anyidoho emphasized that the convention aims to provide a platform not only for church leaders but also for discussing broader national issues, including governance, road safety, peace, and social development. Citing Habakkuk 2:3, he highlighted the significance of the convention’s timing, as the Council approaches its centenary in 2029, and expressed optimism that this maiden gathering would signify a new chapter in Ghana’s ecumenical movement.
He urged the Council to strengthen its partnership with the media, acknowledging its crucial role in conveying the purpose and impact of national engagements to the public. Reverend Dr Cyril G.K. Fayose, the General Secretary of the Council, announced that the convention will include seminars, workshops, discipleship sessions, health and wellness activities, awards for unity and evangelism, and the launch of the CCG Financial Literacy and Entrepreneurship Programme (FILEP).
Rev Fayose explained that the programme aims to empower LCCs as agents of peace and unity within their communities and to leverage the Church’s collective talents for national transformation. Rev Enoch Thompson, the Vice Chairman of the Council, inaugurated the Planning Committee and officially launched the convention.
The Christian Council of Ghana was established on October 30, 1929, by five pioneering churches – the AME Zion Church, the Anglican Church, the Evangelical Presbyterian Church, the Presbyterian Church of Ghana, and the Methodist Church Ghana – with a mission to promote Christian unity and advocate for the voiceless.