A legal dispute has emerged within the Christian Divine Church (CDC) as an injunction has been filed at the Sekondi High Court to halt a planned Easter Convention and induction ceremony, which certain church members deem illegal.
The event, scheduled to take place from Thursday, April 17, to Sunday, April 20, 2025, aims to induct Pastor Alex Aidoo as Chairman-elect and Pastor Francis Baidoo as Deputy Chairman-elect of the church.
However, the plaintiffs argue that the induction violates established church protocols and threatens the unity and governance of the institution.
The injunction specifically targets James Amoah, a retired Administrative Officer of the church, along with several other individuals alleged to be involved in organizing the event.
Among them are Pastor Japhet Ehwi, Area Head of New Takoradi; Pastor Joe Ato Adzie, Area Head of Tema; Pastor Alex Aidoo; and Pastor Francis Baidoo, the prospective inductees.
Court filings describe the planned program as a “grandly orchestrated illegality” lacking both legal and ecclesiastical justification.
The plaintiffs warn that if the event proceeds, it could further destabilize the church and undermine its internal governance structures.
The lawsuit seeks an immediate injunction barring the named individuals, their associates, and any representatives from organizing, supporting, or attending activities related to the convention and induction.
It further emphasizes the need to prevent actions that could harm the church’s reputation and compromise the integrity of judicial proceedings.
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