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The Catholic Diocese of Konongo-Mampong has officially confirmed the whereabouts of Rev Fr Samuel Adapore, a priest whose location had become a subject of intense public speculation following his indefinite suspension from the ministry. In a formal statement released on August 27, 2026, the Diocese revealed that Fr Adapore is currently at the Police Training Centre in Koforidua, the Eastern Regional capital, where he is undergoing training to become a police officer. This update ends weeks of uncertainty regarding his welfare and professional status.
This announcement comes after the priest was handed a "suspension a divinis," a canonical penalty that forbids a member of the clergy from performing ministerial duties. The Diocese’s statement was specifically intended to address mounting concerns and public criticism regarding the lack of information on Fr Adapore's welfare after the suspension was enacted. The revelation that a priest—though currently suspended—has sought a career in law enforcement marks a rare and notable transition between the church and the state security services in Ghana.
The "suspension a divinis" is a serious measure within the Catholic Church, typically applied when a cleric is prohibited from exercising most or all of his ministerial functions due to disciplinary or administrative reasons. While the Diocese did not elaborate on the specific internal circumstances leading to his indefinite suspension, they emphasized that locating him at the Police Academy provides clarity for both the parishioners and the wider public who had expressed worry over his sudden disappearance from the ecclesiastical scene.
As Rev Fr Samuel Adapore transitions from the pulpit to the police force, his case highlights the personal and professional shifts that can occur within the priesthood. The Diocese has not yet indicated what the long-term status of his clerical state will be now that he has committed to a secular career. For now, the confirmation of his training in Koforidua brings a measure of closure to the mystery of his whereabouts and allows the Church to proceed with its administrative processes regarding his future standing.