The Christian Council of Ghana (CCG) has officially appointed Samuel Koku Anyidoho as its Communications Advisor, marking a significant addition to its leadership team.
The announcement was made on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at the CCG headquarters in Osu, during an event to commemorate the inaugural International Day of Peaceful Coexistence.
According to a report by Metro TV, Reverend Jehoaidah Amuzu, Director of Interfaith and Ecumenical Relations at the CCG, introduced Mr. Anyidoho as the Founder and CEO of the MILLS Institute for Public Advocacy and Transformational Leadership Development, noting that he has now become an integral part of the Council’s structure.
In his address to mark the occasion, the General Secretary of the CCG, Dr. Cyril Fayose, reaffirmed Mr. Anyidoho’s appointment and expressed optimism about the potential collaboration between the MILLS Institute and the Christian Council.
The International Day of Peaceful Coexistence was established by a United Nations resolution in March 2025 to promote religious and cultural diversity, human rights, peacebuilding, tolerance, and solidarity among nations and communities.
Dr. Fayose highlighted the historic nature of the CCG hosting the first-ever observance of this UN-designated day in Ghana. He referenced United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions), emphasising the Council’s longstanding role in fostering peace.
“The Christian Council is a divine instrument for peace building and after 96 years of existence, we are happy to be hosting this historic event. We stay committed to being the oldest Ecumenical Council in Ghana and will continue to support all efforts to bring peace to all facets of society,” Dr. Fayose stated.
In his vote of thanks, Mr. Koku Anyidoho reflected on his personal background and family legacy in peace efforts. He spoke about how his father, Major General Henry Anyidoho—who served as Deputy Force Commander and Chief of Staff for the United Nations Assistance Mission in Rwanda (UNAMIR)—played a pivotal role in stabilising the situation following the 1994 genocide in Rwanda, shaping his own commitment to peaceful coexistence and nation-building.
Drawing from his experience as a close aide to the late President John Evans Atta Mills, fondly referred to as Asomdwehene, Mr. Anyidoho underscored the critical importance of unity and peace for national development.
“Working as a close aide to Asomdwehene President Atta-Mills, I am deeply appreciative of the need to at all times work together for peace in Ghana because without peace we cannot have any development,” he said.
The event drew representation from the Office of the President through a delegate from the Office of the Presidential Envoy on Interfaith and Ecumenical Relations.
Solidarity messages were also delivered by several key stakeholders, including the National Peace Council, the Office of the Chief Imam, and the Ahmadiyya Muslim Council.