The Chief of Ekumfi Eyisam in the Central Region, Nana Dr. Mpream VIII, has called on government to formally designate the Temple of World Peace, also known as the Third Temple, as a national tourist destination to boost Ghana’s growing tourism and spiritual heritage sector.
According to the Chief, positioning the Temple as a key attraction aligns with government’s broader agenda of promoting Ghana as a leading tourism hub in Africa and beyond.
The Temple of World Peace, located at Ekumfi Otuam, draws inspiration from the biblical Temple of Solomon in Jerusalem and the Kaaba in Mecca, and has steadily gained attention as a centre for prayer, meditation and spiritual renewal.
Speaking at the media launch of the Last Trumpet Movement’s HELP-LINE Tour and Sacred Visitation of the Holy Land of Ghana in Accra, Nana Mpream VIII said the presence of such a unique spiritual monument, combined with the area’s historical significance as the birthplace of former President John Evans Atta Mills, gives the enclave enormous tourism potential.
“This Temple can become a major spiritual and cultural landmark for Ghana. With the right investment and government backing, it will attract visitors from across the world,” he stated.
He appealed to government and corporate institutions to support the development of the Temple into a fully-fledged tourism and pilgrimage centre that will serve both spiritual and economic purposes.
Leader of Asomdwee Ntontom Som (Religion of Peace and Adoration), Onyame Somafo Yawoh, echoed the call, describing the Temple as a future world-class tourist attraction that deserves urgent attention.
He urged authorities to facilitate the construction of additional accommodation facilities and expand the conference hall to cater for the growing number of visitors expected from within and outside the country.
Convener of the Last Trumpet Movement, Omanyah Shadai, disclosed that the movement is organising a 12-day programme in April which will take participants on a spiritual and cultural journey to selected historical sites, culminating in rejuvenation activities at the Temple of World Peace.
“The Temple stands for peace and unity. Government support will go a long way to make Ghana one of the most sought-after destinations for spiritual tourism,” he said.
The Third Temple has already begun attracting worshippers and pilgrims from different parts of Africa during its quarterly Annual Healing Conferences, reinforcing calls for its recognition as a major spiritual and tourism landmark in Ghana.
