Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams has urged Ghanaians to pray for GoldBod, warning that a powerful group is resisting efforts to regulate Ghana’s gold trade.

The Founder and General Overseer of Action Chapel International said the Ghana Gold Board was facing opposition from influential and well-established individuals with deep knowledge of the gold business.

He made the comments during a church service on Sunday, August 16, 2026, where he called for prayers and intercession for the country.

“I am concerned about some things,” Archbishop Duncan-Williams told the congregation as he raised concerns about developments in Ghana’s gold sector and the broader implications for the country.

“It is very clear to me that the GoldBod is dealing with a very powerful movement,” he said, without identifying the individuals or organisations he believed were behind the opposition.

According to the Archbishop, some people who previously obtained gold through illegal channels were now looking for ways to purchase the commodity through GoldBod.

He expressed concern about the country’s ability to enforce its laws effectively, particularly in dealing with illegal mining, warning that failure to do so could have long-term consequences for Ghana.

His concerns also extended to the continued destruction of water bodies and farmlands, which he said was threatening the future of generations yet unborn.

“In the name of politics, we are destroying the future of our children and our grandchildren,” he cautioned.

Archbishop Duncan-Williams subsequently called on the church to intensify prayers for Ghana and to support efforts to protect the country’s natural resources from further destruction.