The Presiding Bishop of the Methodist Church Ghana, Most Reverend Johnson Kwabena Asamoah-Gyadu, has reiterated that the Church enforces strict accountability in managing funds received from its members.

According to him, a transparent system is in place where offerings and tithes are consistently tracked, with weekly updates provided to congregants.

His comments come in response to two issues that stirred debate on social media: a viral video showing a church member challenging a minister over tithing, and concerns surrounding a renovation project by the Koforidua Diocese at a Central Hospital ward, which allegedly fell short of expectations.

Addressing the situation, he remarked, “anybody who is smart and asking the Methodist Church how we use tithes should have put the two stories together”.

He emphasised that the Church’s governance framework ensures accountability at all levels, describing it as one of the most well-structured religious bodies in the country.

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“The Methodist Church is one of the most structured churches in this country. Decisions are made at the Leaders’ Meeting. They are moved on to the Quarterly Meeting. They are moved on to the Synods and then Conference decides. So it can never be true that we receive resources in the church and we don’t account for it”, he said.

He made these remarks while addressing the opening of the 65th Annual Synod of the Accra Diocese, held on April 23, 2026, at the Rev JE Allotey-Pappoe Memorial Methodist Church in Accra New Town.

The Synod, under the theme “Walking in the Word: Equipped for every good work,” serves as the top decision-making platform at the diocesan level, allowing members to assess the past year’s activities, engage in spiritual reflection and outline plans going forward.

He also encouraged members to make proper use of the Church’s structures and to support and mentor young people who show interest in ministry.

Meanwhile, the Methodist Bishop of Accra, Right Rev Dr Samuel Nii Nmai Ollennu, called for increased focus on the well-being of the boy-child, particularly in tackling issues such as drug abuse.

“The boys are pushing trucks. Most of those involved in drug abuse are boys. My worry is that the girl-child will grow up and won’t get a good boy-child to marry. So, let us bring some equality and equity so that when we have STEM for the girl-child, we have STEM for the boy-child as well,” he said.

He also addressed matters relating to the Church’s spiritual progress, achievements and challenges in the education sector, especially infrastructure.

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