Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Tamale, the Right Reverend Dennis Debukari Tong, has urged Christians to consistently pay taxes as a way of upholding their civic duties.

He said, “If the church wants to be a voice for the voiceless to demand for the rights of the vulnerable, then we must contribute towards the development of the nation by paying our taxes.”

He issued this call during his sermon in Tamale, with the theme being "Those in Authority."

Reverend Tong emphasized that government and state authorities, as outlined in the book of Romans chapter 13:1, were instituted by God and should be obeyed by Christians.

He further asserted that Christians should actively contribute to the nation's development by advocating for job opportunities for the youth, advocating for improved schools and hospitals, and calling for reduced utility tariffs.

Reverend Tong also encouraged Christians to actively participate in the electoral process and seek leadership positions.

He stressed the need to change the prevailing mindset that views politics as a tainted field, suggesting that the involvement of righteous Christians in partisan politics could bring about positive transformation and integrity in the political arena.