The Christian Council of Ghana has expressed support for the position taken by the Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference over concerns regarding events that took place during the Karnival Kingdom Festival held from April 22 to 28, 2026.
In a statement signed by its Chairman, Rt. Rev. Dr. Lt. Col. B. D. K. Agbeko, and dated May 6, the Council condemned alleged public nudity reported at the festival, describing the act as offensive to public decency and inconsistent with Ghanaian law, particularly Section 278 of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29).
The Council said such conduct undermines the moral and cultural values of Ghanaian society and should not be normalised in public spaces.
It further raised concern over reports that some individuals involved in the incident were allegedly protected by police personnel during the event, questioning the role of security agencies in maintaining law and order.
Against this backdrop, the Council backed calls for a full, transparent and impartial investigation into the circumstances surrounding the festival. This includes scrutiny of the permit process and the deployment of security personnel.
It also aligned itself with concerns raised by John Ntim Fordjour, who has called for accountability and due process in handling the matter.
While acknowledging the importance of cultural exchange and international engagement, the Council stressed that all cultural expressions in Ghana must operate within the framework of the country’s laws, traditions, and moral standards. It cautioned that foreign cultural influences should not override national legal and ethical norms.
The Council further urged state institutions responsible for safeguarding public morality to enforce the law fairly and consistently, warning against selective application.
Among its recommendations, the Council called for an independent investigation with findings made public, a review of procedures for granting event permits, accountability for any misuse of state resources including police protection, and a national dialogue on acceptable boundaries for cultural expression in public spaces.
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