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Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has commissioned an ultra-modern police station in Asakraka in the Kwahu South District of the Eastern Region.

The police station, beautifully built with bricks, is a departure from the usual block designs of most police stations in the country.

Speaking at the commissioning, Dr Bawumia said the brick architecture was a new model being adopted by the Police Service and commended the Service, led by the IGP for the innovation.

‘This is so beautiful, and one may mistake it for a bank.

‘The brick-model police station, which is a departure from the cement and block type of police stations, is a novelty, which the police service, led by the IGP, Dr Akuffo Dampare ought to be commended for,’ Dr Bawumia said.

The Police Service has, so far, completed two of such ultra-modern police stations and interestingly, are all in Kwahu, the Vice President, who is Chairman of the Police Council stated.

The Vice President noted that the commissioning of the police station would be of imm
ense benefit to Asakraka and its environs, as it would improve law and order.

He acknowledged the good works of the Police Service in protecting lives and property and urged the public to support and cooperate with them.

‘As Chairman of the Police Council, the Police Service has not taken for granted, the peace of this country. This is because of the commitment of the Government of Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo in retooling the police service through the provision of modern equipment,’ he added.

Dr Bawumia, among others, listed helicopters, armoured vehicles and motorcycles as some of the equipment the government had provided the Service.

‘I want to commend the IGP and his team for the good works they are doing to sustain the security of the country through many initiatives,’ he said.

Dr George Akuffo Dampare, the Inspector-General of Police, expressed his delight at the commissioning and also thanked Dr Bawumia for his support to him as IGP and the Police Service.

Source: Ghana News Agency

The Very Reverend Isaac Justice Arhin-Yorke, the Bishop’s Deputy of Wa-Bolgatanga Mission Diocese of the Methodist Church Ghana, has urged Ghanaians to seek God’s direction in the choices of credible leaders for Ghana during the December 2024 general election.

The Very Rev. Arhin-Yorke said this to mark the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ on the theme: ‘He is Risen’ as Christians across the world celebrate Easter.

He told the congregation: ‘Let us pray to God to help us choose credible leaders to lead the nation.’

He also encouraged Christians to conduct themselves during the election in a civil manner devoid of acts that could mar the peace the nation was enjoying.

‘We have to approach everything that has to do with elections with a deep sense of decorum.

The peace we have enjoyed over the years as a nation has come at an expense. Let us safeguard it’, he said.

The Bishop’s Deputy emphasised the need for Christians to pray for God’s grace to use the transforming power of the resurrection of Jesu
s Christ to impact lives in society positively.

He said they should not be comfortable when only a few people in society take advantage of the economic situation to better their lives at the expense of the majority.

He said as a nation, they should follow the principles of Jesus Christ by ensuring that all people and communities had a fair share of the national cake without discrimination as Christ gave ‘Himself to a ministry of helpfulness to all.’

The Very Rev. Arhin-Yorke reminded the congregation to have confidence in the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ as all true believers would have eternal life in the Lord.

‘Be rest assured that your toil in the Lord will not be in vain. The resurrection should let you know that there are bright prospects for all of us.

We shall also rise from the dead and defeat death one day. So, serve God faithfully’, he said.

He reminded them of the biblical teaching in John 3:16 which says: ‘For God so loved the world that he gave His only begotten son that whosoever
believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.’

The Very Rev. Arhin-Yorke, therefore, urged the people to adopt innovative and proactive ways to preach the gospel to the world for all to share in the resurrection power and grace of Jesus Christ.

Source: Ghana News Agency

The Tema District of the Great Commission Church International (GCCI) has climaxed, this year’s Easter Convention in high spirit at the Ashaiman Senior High School (ASHAISEC) Football Park.

The four-day event, which started on Thursday on the theme: ‘Structuring for War’, was attended by congregants from the various assemblies in the Tema District of the Church; namely Grace Temple, Maranatha Assembly, Mount Zion Assembly, Refuge Temple, Tema Main Assembly, Tema Newtown Assembly and Prampram Assembly.

Officiating Ministers at the Convention included Reverend Prosper Gbeve, GCCI Greater Accra Regional Pastor; Rev Paul Morgan-Adorsu, GCCI Tema District Pastor; Rev Iddi Yire, Resident Pastor, GCCI Maranatha Assembly; Rev Ernest Quaye, Resident Pastor, GCCI Refuge Temple; Rev Daniel Gidisu, Resident Pastor, GCCI Mount Zion Assembly; and Rev Daniel Edze of GCCI Grace Temple.

Preaching the sermon at the climax service on Sunday on the topic ‘Who is the Enemy of the Christians, and How can the Christian Fight him
?’, Rev Paul Morgan-Adorsu, GCCI Tema District Pastor, said the devil was an automatic enemy of the Church and its members.

He said the devil and his lieutenants were spirits, whose strategic plans were to destroy God’s children.

He appealed to Christians to be strong in the Lord and in the power of his might.

He urged Christians to hold on tightly to their faith and endure to the very end so that they would make it into God’s heavenly Kingdom.

Source: Ghana News Agency

Madam Justina Owusu-Banahene, the Bono Regional Minister has called on religious bodies to lead the crusade against hate speeches and political violence, as the Election 2024 gathers momentum.

These actions, she said, only serve to undermine the very fabric of peace and unity and implored religious bodies to champion and remain at the forefront towards ensuring violent-free elections to consolidate the gains of the nation’s fledgling democracy.

Madam Owusu-Banahene advised everybody to strive to themselves in dignity and with integrity, reject violence, intimidation, and hate speeches in all forms.

Ghanaians must not allow their differences to divide them, but rather serve as catalysts for peace building that would translate to absolute unity before, during and beyond the general election.

Madam Owusu-Banahene made the call when she addressed the launch of the 50th anniversary of the Ghana Adventist Choir Union (GACU) of the Seventh Day Adventist Church (SDA) in Sunyani.

‘As churches and religious bodies
let us not turn a blind eye to the pressing issues plaguing our society, instead acknowledge our shortfall and press forward towards achieving peaceful and successful elections,’ she stated.

Another pressing issue that needed public attention, the Regional Minister touched on was the unacceptable practice of skin bleaching among the youth.

While some may view it as a cosmetic choice, the truth is that bleaching can have severe and long-lasting health consequences, particularly for women.

Research has shown that the chemicals found in many bleaching products can disrupt hormonal balance and lead to complications such as infertility.

She called on churches to raise awareness about the dangers of bleaching and discourage its use.

‘We cannot ignore the scourge of drug abuse and teenage pregnancy that continues to afflict our youth,’ she added.

These social vices not only jeopardize the physical and mental well-being of our young people but also undermine the fabric of our communities and we must work all ti
relessly to provide the youth with the support, education, and resources they need to make informed choices and avoid falling victim to these destructive behaviours.

Madam Owusu-Banahene admonished the youth to guard themselves against the allure of shortcuts and quick fixes, rather resist the temptation to escape reality through substance abuse and teenage pregnancy.

Instead, channel your energy into positive pursuits such as education, sports, and community service, she advised.

Source: Ghana News Agency

Ngorgbea Kofi Davor, the Chief Priest of Afetorku Shrine at Dagbamate in the Akatsi South Municipality of the Volta region, has commissioned a new canteen and teachers’ bungalow for Dagbamate Basic school.

The well-furnished building, worth thousands of Ghana cedis, was aimed at developing, improving, and promoting education in the area.

Ngorgbea Davor, during this year’s Afetorku annual festival durbar held at the Dagbamate Shrine, stated that the projects were championed by the Dagbamate community to have an excellent educational environment for all school-going children.

‘Dagbamate community is very devoted to providing quality education to its children and in this regard, much effort is needed in every sector to make this a reality,’ he stated.

He disclosed that there was a need to see both students and teachers to provide a good and conducive teaching and learning environment.

The community was poised to construct a canteen and two additional teachers’ bungalows for the school.

Ngorgbea Davor state
d that the community was currently engaged in other infrastructural projects, which included an 11-seater toilet and fence wall for the Basic school.

‘Construction of Dagbamate Community Vocational Training Centre for girls in fashion design and hairdressing were also underway to mitigate unemployment among the youth in the area and all these projects are funded by Afetorku shrine.’

Mr Davor appealed to the government, philanthropists, individuals, and other stakeholders to assist them with the necessary equipment needed to run the facility.

He charged the government to as a matter of urgency, help construct Akatsi through Dagbamate to Avenorpeme roads which began about seven years ago but stalled.

Present at this year’s Afetorku Agbodzi durbar were Mr Martin Kofitsey Nyahe, the MCE for Akatsi South, Torgbui Klu Agudzemaga ll, Chief of Dagbamate, Torgbui Samlafo IV, Fiaga of Atsiame Traditional area, Torgbui Bei IV of Exi, Mama Adzorhlor all of Dagbamate, and others.

This year’s festival was on the theme
‘Love for One Another’ one of the cardinal principles of Togbi Afetorku.’

Some travelers in an engagement, told the GNA they remained thankful to the organisers for the big opportunity.

Source: Ghana News Agency

The Assemblies of God-Glory and Power Centre, Women’s Ministry at Kweikuma, in the Sekondi-Takoradi has donated assorted items to the Effia Nkwanta Regional Hospital Children’s Ward.

The items included soaps, wipes, toilet rolls, diapers, baby powder, detergent, and fruits among other things.

The donation was done as part of the church’s 2024 mission, on the theme ‘Send the light for growth and expansion’.

Madam Cynthia Tettey, the President of the Ministry said, it was a great joy to extend love to the children and that, the month also demanded that they showed love to one another just as God showed love to the world by sacrificing His only son.

Madam Beatrice Agbeshie, the General Secretary of the Ministry expressed great excitement and prayed that the items would be put to good use.

Madam Docia Lamptey, the Vice-President was happy seeing the children being given the needed attention and care.

‘I am happy we are able to show love to these little ones and I’m hopeful this gesture will continue,’ she s
aid.

Other members of the Ministry also expressed joy, adding that Easter was all about showing and extending love to people, especially the sick and needy.

Source: Ghana News Agency