A Ghanaian miner has explained why he stopped attending the Church of Pentecost, citing his discomfort with the church’s decision to fund the construction of prison facilities while, in his view, other pressing social needs go unmet.
“I was a member of the Pentecost Church, but I stopped attending after church funds were used to build a prison while some people are dying of hunger elsewhere,” he said.
“Pentecost has a university, yet church members who attend the institution still pay fees. I would rather give my offerings and tithes to support orphans.”
The Church of Pentecost has in recent years funded and constructed several prison camps across the country, including facilities at Ejura, Nsawam, and Damongo, as part of what it describes as a mission to help decongest Ghana’s overcrowded prison system and support inmate rehabilitation.
The projects have previously sparked public debate, with some Ghanaians praising the church’s partnership with the state while others questioned whether the funds could have been better directed toward education, healthcare, or poverty alleviation.
The miner’s comments reflect a broader sentiment among some churchgoers and critics who argue that religious institutions should prioritize direct support for the poor and vulnerable over large-scale infrastructure projects.
Watch him speak HERE.
