A viral video of an Anglican priest kissing some female students of the St. Monica’s College of Education within the Asante-Mampong Diocese of the Church.
The video which has attracted backlash from the public has got the attention of the Church hierarchy.
According to the statement, the Church together with other stakeholders has begun investigations into the matter.
Find the full statement below
The attention of the hierarchy of the Anglican Church, Ghana under the leadership of the Most Rev’d Dr Cyril Kobina Ben-Smith has been drawn to a circulating video of a Priest kissing some female students at the St. Monica’s College of Education within the Asante-Mampong Diocese.
The Church is saddened by the news and wish to state expressly that, thorough investigation has immediately been instituted into the matter and the action of the said Priest would be dealt with in accordance with the norms and values of the Anglican Communion where morality is extremely revered in the Church.
All further clarifications on this matter should be addressed to the undersigned on 0244 351338,
Meanwhile, all efforts are being made to engage the students concerned through counselling sessions to avert any psychological issues that may arise at a result of the viral video.
We count on your full cooperation
