Accra Archdiocesan COSRA elects new executive council

The Accra Archdiocesan branch of the Catholic Organisation for Social and Religious Advancement (COSRA) has elected a new Executive Council to steer the affairs of the group for the 2025–2027 term. The election took place during a three-day Mini Congress held from Friday, 27th June to Sunday, 29th June 2025 at the Archbishop Andoh Catechetical Centre in Kordiabe.

The Mini Congress brought together COSRA representatives from all seven deaneries—Tema, Osu, Kaneshie, Kpehe, Madina, Mamprobi, and Ashaiman—under the theme, “Growing Together in Hope, Ensuring COSRA Relevance.” The gathering aimed not only to elect new leadership but also to induct newly appointed deanery executives and strengthen the spiritual and administrative capacity of COSRA leaders across the Archdiocese.

The new Archdiocesan Executive Council members are Bro. Prosper Narteh-Agbeyome – President, Bro. John Jaisey – Vice President, Sis. Modesta Biwiara-Duo – Secretary, Bro. Peter Archiborn Aglago – Organizer and Sis. Mary Turkson – Financial Secretary.

The Congress featured a series of formation sessions focused on leadership, spirituality, and Christian lifestyle, designed to equip leaders for their roles in promoting COSRA’s mission within the Church and society.

Delivering the keynote address, Most Rev. John Kobina Louis, Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Accra, urged the newly elected leaders and council members to serve with faith, humility, and hope. He reminded participants of their vocation as lay leaders in the Church, saying, “Despite personal or societal challenges, we must always have hope in Christ and remember that we are pilgrims journeying together with sheep to shepherd.”

He also encouraged COSRA members to model their leadership after the Blessed Virgin Mary, whose unwavering trust in God’s promises serves as a powerful witness of hope.

The Congress was chaired by Mr. Timothy Sowah, Immediate Past Chairman of the Accra Archdiocesan Laity Council. He commended outgoing leaders for their service and called on the new executives to embrace their responsibilities with spiritual discernment and unity.

Throughout the Congress, participants took part in Holy Mass, Adoration, and reflections led by Rev. Fr. Silas Sepaty, Chaplain of the Centre.

Other notable attendees included Rev. Fr. Raymond Osei Tutu, Chancellor of the Archdiocese of Accra, as well as former and current national COSRA leaders including Bro. Samuel Nkrumah Duah, Bro. Joseph Skuggen, Sis. Mavis Apke, Sis. Amina Tamara Sulemana (National Vice President), Bro. Vincent Musah (National Secretary), Bro. Daniel Tawiah (National Organizer) and Simon Atuahene, the National PRO.