Ghana Police Services Receives Equipment Donation from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

On 6 October 2023, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints donated computers and other technology equipment to the Ghana Police Service (GPS) Central Region Command in Cape Coast, Ghana.  A donation ceremony was held at the Oppong Boanuh Conference Hall at the Regional Headquarters. The donation came at the request of the Ghana Police Regional Commander and highlighted the relationship that has developed between the Church and the GPS.

Previous to the Church’s donation, the Central Region Command relied on manual entry and paper files that were kept on site.  The new equipment will allow the Police to automate their processes and provide more efficient services for the citizens of Cape Coast.

The Church had worked with the GPS earlier this year to install reflective tape to police barriers making them safer for motorists and pedestrians.  Missionaries from the Ghana Cape Coast Mission of the Church worked with local police and community leaders on the service project.

Representing the Church at the donation ceremony was Elder Anthony Kaku, an Area Seventy, and President Christopher L. Morgan and Sister Christine M. Morgan, Mission Leaders of the Ghana Cape Coast Mission.  Also in attendance were the Stake Presidents for the three Stakes in the Cape Coast area, President Tsatsu Kofi Woananu of the Cape Coast Ghana Stake, President Samuel Ferguson Laing of the Abura Ghana Stake, and President Frederick Antwi Sr. of the Yamoransa Ghana Stake.

President Morgan noted in his remarks that he had been inspired to work closely with the Police. “The Lord put into my heart and mind how important it was to work with you, and we will continue to do so,” he said. “We do this because you are our brothers and sisters and we share a common purpose, to serve others.”

Elder Kaku noted that he had a ‘soft spot’ in his heart for the police as his brother is with the police in Kumasi, Ghana. “All of our duties, in the community, at home, and in our jobs should be done with Christ in mind.  He showed us the way, He is our brother.  I promise that if you keep Him first, he will bless whatever you do in your lives,” said Elder Kaku.

Elder Brian Dunn, a humanitarian missionary for the Church, shared the history of the Church’s humanitarian efforts and added that, “we serve without consideration of race, religion, or politics. We’re just like the police; we serve all those who suffer.”

The Regional Commander for the Ghana Police Service, Charles Kofi Adu shared how overwhelmed he was with the donation. “When I first heard about this donation, I wasn’t certain that you were serious. We’ve had so many promises from others before that have not come to fruition.  But you have brought the items and proved me wrong,” he said and added, “We promise to maintain this equipment, we will not disappoint you.”

Superintendent Raymond Erzuah added his thanks for the donated equipment. “We will more efficiently serve the people of Cape Coast because of your generosity.  We appreciate the relationship we’ve developed together and look forward to working with you in the future.”

Cape Coast is located in the Central Region of Ghana.  There have been members of the Church in Cape Coast since 1978 with some of the first baptisms in West Africa taking place in this region.  The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced on 1 October 2023 that a Temple would be built in Cape Coast.