Ghanaian broadcaster and activist Okatakyie Afrifa-Mensah has called for a stronger global stance against the persecution of Christians, urging believers and world leaders not to allow the Christian faith to be labeled as vulnerable in times of rising hostility.
He delivered the message while addressing the Christian Persecution Summit hosted by the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC. The event brought together policymakers, human rights advocates and influential Christian figures from various nations.
Afrifa-Mensah, who also serves as Chairman of the Generational Rights Protection Society (GRPS), emphasized that the church has historically endured suppression and violence, yet has remained a powerful force for social and moral advancement. He insisted that Christians must reinforce that legacy by standing firm against threats.
He underscored the constitutional duty of African governments — and particularly the African Union — to ensure the protection of religious freedom as enshrined in the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights. He also encouraged US authorities and international partners to use their influence to ensure accountability across the continent.
Drawing attention to the political impact of religious oppression, Afrifa-Mensah warned that targeting Christians often signals a decline in democratic governance. According to him, when freedom of worship is compromised, society’s broader civic freedoms are also endangered.
Through his remarks, he called for bold leadership, international cooperation and unwavering advocacy to protect Christian communities and defend democratic values worldwide.
