Member of Parliament for Abetifi, Dr. Bryan Acheampong, has underscored the critical role of spiritual mentorship and moral leadership in public service, during a courtesy call on the leadership of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana in Osu.
The visit, which took place on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, was part of his broader effort to strengthen ties with faith-based institutions and seek guidance from moral authorities in national development.
In his address to the Moderator, Rt. Rev. Dr. Abraham Nana Opare Kwakye, and the Presbyterian Council, Dr. Acheampong commended the Church for its enduring impact on Ghana’s progress, particularly in education, healthcare, and the promotion of ethical governance.
He acknowledged the Church’s legacy in raising leaders of character and integrity, describing its influence as foundational to his personal and professional journey.
“The Presbyterian Church has been a pillar of national development and conscience,” he said.
“Its contribution to shaping minds and morals cannot be overstated. It is essential that we continue engaging with institutions like the Church to guide the values that underpin governance and leadership.”
Dr. Acheampong spoke of his own spiritual upbringing within the Church, reflecting on humble beginnings where, as a child, he rang the church bell using a car rim and crankshaft at Mile 7.
He credited the Church for nurturing his leadership values, citing his time at Presbyterian Boys’ Secondary School (PRESEC), Legon, as particularly influential in shaping his commitment to discipline and service.
“The values I uphold as a public servant — integrity, truth, humility — were formed long before politics, right here within the Church,” he noted.
“Those early lessons continue to guide my decisions and actions as an MP.”
The Moderator, Rt. Rev. Dr. Opare Kwakye, praised Dr. Acheampong for maintaining a strong connection to the Church and encouraged him to continue reflecting its principles in public life.
He acknowledged the MP as one of PRESEC’s outstanding alumni and urged him to lead with faith and integrity.
Following the meeting, the Church held a brief prayer and anointing ceremony for Dr. Acheampong.
The spiritual exercise served as both a blessing and a commissioning, with the Moderator charging him to serve with humility and a sense of divine responsibility.
Dr. Acheampong, in response, pledged to continue anchoring his public service in the moral and spiritual teachings of the Church.
He expressed a deep belief that leadership devoid of values is incomplete and reaffirmed his commitment to serve with a conscience shaped by his faith.
