'I retract and apologise' – Free Zones CEO to Apostle Nyamekye over galamsey remarks

The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Free Zones Authority, Dr Mary Awusi, has apologised for threatening to deal with the Chairman of the Church of Pentecost, Apostle Dr Eric Nyamekye, over his recent public comments on illegal mining, otherwise known as galamsey.

Speaking on Accra FM on Friday, April 24, 2026, Dr Awusi acknowledged that her comments may have offended the church leader, the Church, and the general public.

“I retract and apologise. I have great respect for the man of God, considering his position as Chairman of the Church of Pentecost. In expressing myself, I may have offended him, the Church, and the general public, and for that, I sincerely apologise. I am human,” she stated.

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Her apology follows earlier remarks in response to Apostle Nyamekye’s concerns about the environmental impact of illegal mining.

Dr Awusi had warned that if the Church leader continued to “behave like a politician,” he would be treated as one.

“He’s a man of God, so we’ll forgive him. But next time, he shouldn’t stoop so low to that level. If he descends to that level to behave like a politician, we will deal with him as a politician,” she had stated.

Apostle Nyamekye raised concerns about galamsey during his State of the Church Address at the 48th General Conference of the Church of Pentecost, highlighting how polluted water bodies are affecting traditional baptism practices in some communities.

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