Entertainment of Sunday, 9 July 2017

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Pastor Josh Laryea establishes own church after ICGC suspension

Gospel musician Josh Laryea Gospel musician Josh Laryea

Gospel musician Josh Laryea has assembled his own congregation after he was suspended at International Central Gospel Church (ICGC) for an alleged ‘immoral conduct’.

The church which is said to be named ‘Charis International Church’ is located at Cantonments in Accra.

According to zionfelix.net, Josh Laryea’s church was launched on June 18, 2017, weeks after he left ICGC Doxa Temple.

Rev. Josh Laryea was a minister in charge of the Doxa Temple of I.C.G.C. located at Labone Junction in Accra.

The congregation suspended the ‘Ngiboo’ hitmaker in March this year for an alleged ‘immoral conduct’. A letter dated March 29, 2017, issued by the Church Council said the decision was taken to suspend Rev Laryea after it received a report against the pastor.

The letter indicated that “The Presbytery has authorised the Disciplinary Committee to look into the allegations levelled against Rev. Laryea”.

It was also added that Rev. Josh Laryea was being withdrawn from the pulpit and thereby the Doxa Temple with immediate effect, this was to allow the Committee carry out its work uninterrupted.”

The Church Council hinted that a new pastor will be assigned to the Doxa Temple and has advised pastor to fully co-operate with the leadership of the church in the investigation.

Sources close to the church remained tight-lipped on the details of the alleged ‘immoral conduct’ when the issue came up.
Rev. Josh Laryea is one of Ghana’s talented gospel musicians. Over the years, he has thrilled Ghanaians to several hit songs including, ‘Emere’, ‘Bisa’, ‘Aseda Nka Onyame’, and ‘Jesus is the Answer’.