Christian Council condemns assault on handcuffed cleric, calls for calm and lawful action

The Christian Council of Ghana (CCG) has condemned the assault of a handcuffed Christian cleric at the Police Headquarters in Accra, warning that the actions of a few individuals must not undermine Ghana’s longstanding religious harmony. In a statement issued on Thursday, August 13, 2026, the Council described the incident as a violation of human dignity and the rule of law and called for the matter to be handled strictly in accordance with the law.