Pastor John Wesley Amenuku Agble has recently delivered a sharp rebuke to Ghanaian Christians, holding them responsible for much of the nation’s challenges, including corruption and dishonesty, due to what he sees as a lack of sincerity within the Christian faith. Speaking candidly, he urged believers to reconsider their impact on the country, noting that “75% of the problem we are seeing in Ghana” stems from Christians’ actions—or inactions.
Agble didn’t hesitate to address political leaders, many of whom, he observed, profess Christianity. “Most of our leaders only go to church,” he remarked, pressing further with the questions: “Who is their pastor? What has the pastor been preaching to them all these years?” According to Agble, the focus on prosperity in sermons often eclipses more essential ethical teachings, a trend he argues contributes to Ghana’s broader societal issues.
He also criticized the prevailing culture of superficiality in both religious and political arenas. “The average pastor in Africa is not different from the politician,” he stated, adding that some pastors prioritize material acquisition, aiming “to get land and build an auditorium” rather than encourage their congregations toward ethical living. This mindset, Agble argued, creates an unsettling parallel to politics, where accountability may be sidestepped for personal gain.
