“We will establish a formal collaboration with the Registrar General’s Department, the Office of the Attorney General, and the Ministry of Justice to assess records of churches registered as companies limited by guarantee,” Ibrahim told Parliament. Regional survey data show that about 98.1 per cent of churches in Greater Accra operate as single-owner entities, with only a small fraction affiliated with larger church organisations. Although the Registrar General’s Department does not provide a consolidated national figure, estimates suggest that the total number of churches across Ghana runs into several thousands. “This initiative aims to ensure accurate, comprehensive, and up-to-date data on churches, which will be critical for governance, planning, and regulatory oversight,” Ibrahim said. Once operational, the proposed digital registry will be linked directly to the Registrar General’s database, enabling authorities to verify registered churches and enhance transparency.

Source: GhanaWeb February 19, 2026 13:42 UTC