Alex Kwaku Tetteh, founder and president of Citizen Eye Ghana, spoke at a press conference on 12 October 2026, urging that the good work of men of God be recognised amid increasing criticism of the church.
He said the church has come under heavy attack over the past year, some of it from Christians themselves, and that the main targets of ridicule have been the prophets and men of God who demonstrate the power of God. “The church has been attacked seriously, even by Christians, and I think it is because people expect perfection from a place that represents God,” he said.
Tetteh highlighted the church’s contribution to national development, noting that it has built schools, trained members in good morals and provided a platform for young people to grow their talents. He pointed out that many musicians, sound engineers, actors and public speakers began their careers in church settings.
He called for those who falter to be criticised, but for those who help develop the nation to receive equal praise. “Those who go wrong must be criticised, but we must be just as ready to praise those who are playing a vital role in building this nation,” he stated.
Mr. Tetteh singled out Snr. Rev. Isaac Osei Bonsu of Father’s Chapel International Ministry in Akyem Tafo as a humble prophet who has given to the less privileged, donating annually on his birthday, 9 October. He also praised Archbishop Nicholas Duncan Williams for his service to the nation “both in spirit and in flesh.”
The founder noted that the church’s record should be counted, as schools exist because of it and many people in music, film and public speaking got their start there. Ministers who bring the pulpit into disrepute should answer for it, but they should not define how the whole church is seen.
As scrutiny of church leaders intensifies, Tetteh’s remarks underscore the institution’s ongoing role in Ghana’s social and cultural development.
