The clergy, church leaders, government, media, civil society groups, academia and other legal experts will converge at the Fiesta Royale Hotel, Accra, today to engage government on church legal reforms in Ghana.
Dubbed: ‘Ekklesia Roundtable Series -1’ by Kingdom Equip Network (‘KEN’), the dialogue session is an initiative that seeks to interrogate and build consensus on policy initiatives that enhance the governance of churches and the nation.
Since pre-independence days, churches in Ghana have significantly contributed to nation-building in areas such as education, health, politics and other social services.
In view of this, ‘Ekklesia Roundtable Series -1’ will clarify the legal processes involved in the establishment of churches in Ghana; establish the legal regulations and obligations binding churches and church leaders; interrogate and enhance the role of churches in Ghana; and build a consensus on a roadmap for possible legal reform in the laws which apply to churches.
Keynote address will be delivered by a representative from the Attorney General’s Department.
Presentations on various thematic areas will be addressed to create a consultative group to engage the government in the process of legal reforms regarding churches in Ghana.
Other speakers to participate in the ‘Ekklesia Roundtable Series’ – 1 include Minister of Railways, Mr Joe Ghartey, Prof. Bondzie Simpson and Mr. Ace Anan Ankomah, a private legal practitioner.
The maiden edition of the roundtable series is expected to bring together about 120 guests representing the church, government institutions, professional, civil society groups and academia.
Kingdom Equip Network (‘KEN’) is a coalition of individuals and organisations seeking to promote good governance within and among churches, para-church institutions and the society as a whole.
Story: Gottlieb Baako