The Christian Council of Ghana (CCG) has backed the Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference for a “thorough and independent investigation” on the events that occurred during the Karnival Kingdom Festival held between April 22 and 28, 2026.
In a statement signed and issued by the Chairman of the Council, Rt. Rev. Dr. Lt. Colonel Bliss Divine Kofi Agbeko (Rtd) on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, it said the Council joins “in the unequivocal condemnation of public nudity displayed during the festival, an act which not only offends public decency but also stands in violation of Ghanaian law, particularly Section 278 of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29).”
The CCG says the “conduct undermines the moral fabric of our society and erodes the cultural values that define us as a people.”
In the statement, the Council expressed disappointment in the fact that participants in the festival were provided protection by state security agencies, which the CCG says “raises serious questions about the role of state institutions entrusted with upholding law and order.”
While recognising the importance of cultural exchange and global engagement, the Christian Council said in its statement that such interactions must not contravene the laws of the land, traditions and societal norms.
“Imported cultural expressions cannot supersede the legal and moral standards that govern public life in our nation.”
“We further stress the need for accountability in governance. Institutions responsible for safeguarding public morality must not be seen to endorse or shield actions that contravene established laws. The integrity of our public institutions depends on their consistent and impartial enforcement of the law,” the statement added.
The statement further called for a transparent probe into the circumstances that led to the ogranisation of the event in Ghana, urging all stakeholders and the powers that be, not to interfere in the process.
“The CCG echoes the call for non-interference in any investigative processes and urges that all stakeholders allow due process to take its course without politicization.”
As part of its recommendations, the CCG demands for the findings of the requested probe to be made public, while calling for a “comprehensive review of event permitting processes, incorporating clear guidelines on public decency; accountability for any misuse of state resources, including police protection; and an initiation of a broad national dialogue on the boundaries of cultural expression in public spaces.”
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