The Managing Director of the Tema Development Corporation (TDC) Ghana Limited, Courage Makafui Nunekpeku, has appealed to religious institutions, particularly churches and mosques, to settle their outstanding debts owed to the corporation.

Speaking to the media after a successful revenue mobilisation exercise, Mr Nunekpeku noted that while several customers had complied with payment directives, some religious organisations continued to owe the corporation huge sums despite enjoying its facilities and services.

He expressed concern that some of these institutions had been in arrears for up to 10 years, stressing that such long-standing debts undermined TDC’s ability to maintain and expand essential infrastructure within its operational areas.

“We have realised that some churches and mosques have not paid what they owe for many years, yet they continue to use our facilities. It is only fair that everyone, including religious bodies, fulfils their obligations. The Bible itself says, ‘Give to Caesar what is due Caesar,’” he said.

Mr Nunekpeku disclosed that TDC would soon embark on a special exercise targeting defaulting churches and mosques, including a Sunday operation aimed at recovering long-standing arrears from such institutions.

He emphasised that the corporation’s intention was not to disrupt worship activities but to ensure fairness and accountability in the use of state-provided facilities.

“Our goal is not to embarrass anyone but to ensure that those benefiting from TDC’s services also contribute their fair share. This is what sustains the development projects we all enjoy,” he added.

Mr Nunekpeku reiterated TDC’s commitment to improving service delivery and urged all debtors, including religious institutions, schools, and businesses, to settle their arrears promptly to avoid sanctions, including the locking up of facilities.