The Musama Disco Christo Church (MDCC), also known as The Army of the Cross of Christ, has celebrated a century of its famous Asomdwee Afe (Peace Festival), reaffirming its legacy as one of Ghana’s oldest indigenous churches dedicated to peace and unity.
The 2025 edition, held at the church’s headquarters in Gomoa Mosanu, marked 100 years since the festival was first celebrated in 1925 following the birth of Prophet Mathapoly Moses Jehu-Appiah, the church’s rare-born leader whose prophecy inspired the annual observance.
The centenary celebration featured a rich line-up of activities, including prayers for national peace, devotions, intercessory sessions, a float through Musanu township, a candlelight procession, a memorial service for Prophet Mathapoly, and the launch of a commemorative book.
Speaking at a thanksgiving service, General Head Prophet Moknajeeba Jehu-Appiah Akaboha IV urged members to remain steadfast in faith, pursue purity of heart, and obey God’s word as the surest path to receiving His blessings.
“For our purpose here on earth is to bear fruit, and it is important that we approach this task by praising and thanking God with hearts He approves and rewards,” Prophet Akaboha said.
The festival, held under the theme “Blessed are the pure in heart” (Matthew 5:8), was also used as a platform to pray for Ghana’s stability. Pastor Kwesi Begyina, the General Secretary of the church, called on the youth to embrace peace, discipline, and patriotism.
“We have only one Ghana, with the youth as our future. It is important to instill in them love, peace, and discipline to secure the destiny of our nation,” he told the Ghana News Agency.
As the church looks ahead to its next century, leaders say the Asomdwee Afe will remain a spiritual anchor — reminding members and the wider public that peace, integrity, and unity are the foundation of both the church and the nation.
