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Ghana’s President Nana Akufo-Addo during his 14th address to the nation on Sunday, July 26.

Ghana’s President Extends Public Worship Duration to Two Hours

Jul 28, 2020

Ghana’s President Nana Akufo-Addo has extended the duration of public worship from one hour to two hours effective August 1, in response to a petition that was made by religious leaders in the west African country.

Archbishop Philip Naameh, Metropolitan Archbishop of Tamale and President of the Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference.

Church Leaders in Ghana Petition for Increase of Public Mass Duration after Lockdown

Jul 2, 2020

Leaders of various Christian groups in Ghana have petitioned the President of the West Africa country, Nana Akufo-Addo to reconsider the government directive that church services be conducted within one hour.

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