Rev. Aboagye-Danquah assumes office as Clerk of PCG General Assembly
The new Clerk of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana, Rev. David Aboagye-Danquah, has begun his tenure with an induction service and inauguration ceremony.
Rev. Aboagye-Danquah, who assumes the role as the 14th Clerk, succeeds Rev. Dr Godwin Nii Noi Odonkor to steer the affairs of the administrative functions of the PCG for the next six years.
He brings his extensive experience from his years in ministry to the role.
While the inauguration took place at the PCG head office last Monday, the induction service was held at the Most Holy Trinity Congregation in Community 18 on Sunday, December 7.
Ceremony
The induction ceremony was attended by past principal officers of the PCG, including the immediate past Moderator of the General Assembly, Rt Rev. Prof. Joseph Obiri Yeboah Mante, the immediate past Clerk of the General Assembly, Rev. Dr Godwin Nii Noi Odonkor, former Clerks, Rev. Dr Samuel Ayete-Nyampong and Rev. Herbert Anim Oppong.
Also present were the family and some friends of the new clerk, the various presbytery chairpersons and lay representatives, some government officials, MPs and other dignitaries, including Seth Emmanuel Terkper, the Economic Advisor to the President of Ghana, Abena Osei-Asare, MP for Atiwa East, Seth Acheampong, former Eastern Regional Minister and former IGP George Akuffo-Dampare.
Leadership
The Moderator of the PCG, Rt Rev. Dr Abraham Nana Opare Kwakye, in his address, urged the new clerk to carry out his duties with integrity, humility and total dependence on God.
He noted that leadership within the church came with great responsibility and must withstand scrutiny both internally and externally.
“Our responsibility, together with the leadership and General Assembly Council, is to ensure that everything we do passes both internal and external examinations,” Rt Rev. Dr Kwakye said.
Rt Rev. Dr Kwakye stressed that effective service was rooted in spirituality and accountability, emphasising orderliness, discipline and cooperation in church governance.
Addressing Rev. Aboagye-Danquah directly, Rt Rev. Dr Kwakye described the office as a high and distinguished position and encouraged him to seek divine guidance daily, praying for “fresh oil” to handle the demanding responsibilities.
He also cautioned against comparisons with previous office holders. “People will naturally make comparisons but no leader should allow such comparisons to define their service. God calls each person for a specific time and purpose,” he said.
Response
Rev. Danquah pledged to serve with dedication, integrity and collaboration to advance the church’s mission, uphold its traditions and lead key strategic initiatives. Drawing inspiration from the biblical parable of the persistent widow in Luke 18:1–8, he emphasised the need for persistence in pursuing justice and results, linking this principle to the urgent national challenge posed by illegal mining or “galamsey.”
He called on the government and all stakeholders to take decisive action against the environmental and health threats posed by the practice.
“Illegal mining has become an existential problem. Its impact on our water bodies, forests, food supply and the health of unborn children is alarming.
The patience of Ghanaians is running out and swift, drastic action is required,” he said.
Vision
Rev. Aboagye-Danquah also outlined his vision for the church, highlighting priorities for the coming years.
These include planting 1,000 new churches and adding two million members by 2028, building on lessons from the church’s upcoming bicentennial celebrations and ensuring the successful implementation of the Kutunse building, a legacy initiative marking 200 years of the PCG’s existence.
As clerk, he pledged to serve as custodian of the church’s constitution, policies and traditions, while implementing decisions and ensuring the effective functioning of all departments.
“I walk into this office not to undo the work of my predecessors, but to build on the foundation already laid and advance the mission of the church,” he stated.
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