Story: Collins Agyekum-Gyasi, Obuasi
THE Assembly member for Nkranfo-Nkwanta Electoral Area, in the Adansi South District of the Ashanti Region, Mr Thomas Attafuah, has appealed to the district assembly and the Adansi South District Education Directorate to assign teachers to the area.
He said even though the Ghana Education Service (GES) had assigned three teachers and a head teacher to the area, the number was woefully inadequate.
Mr Attafuah, who made the appeal at an assembly meeting at New Edubiase, said because of the lack of teachers in the electoral area, only 35 students wrote last year’s Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) in the area.
He said by the end of the 2007 academic year, the communities had employed 10 teachers for both primary and junior high schools, and were paying them GH¢ 20 each and providing them free accommodation.
Mr Attafuah regretted that five of the teachers suddenly left, complaining that the money was insufficient.
“We are, therefore, appealing to the assembly to assist us in paying their salaries, so that it will entice them to stay at post and teach,” Mr Attafuah said.
The District Chief Executive (DCE), Mr Francis Dorpenyoh, expressed grave concern about such distressed issues in the district, and noted that only two schools were captured under the School Feeding Programme in the district.
The GH¢ 30 per pupil per day puts too much stress on the matrons, he stated.
Mr Dorpenyoh, however, appealed to the government to increase the number of schools captured in the School Feeding Programme and increase the grant to reflect the cost of living.
He said the district administration had been paying the allowances of the matrons, since January 2007.
Additionally, he said the assembly was supporting the beneficiary communities to put up kitchens and dining rooms.
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
BISHOP COMMENDS GOVT (NSEMPA, PAGE 15)
By Collins Agyekum-Gyasi, Obuasi
THE Obuasi Diocesan Bishop of the Methodist Church Rt. Rev. Benjamin K Asare has commended the President of the Republic, Mr J A Kufour’s government for stabilising the economy of this country since the past seven years.
“It is unbelievable that the Ghana cedi is now higher than a dollar. It is a great achievement.”
He made the commendation when addressing the 11th Annual Synod of the church at Chapel Square at Anyinam near the Ofori Stadium, Obuasi on Thursday.
The theme for the Synod was “Come Holy Spirit, Empower your Church for Mission.”
Speaking on the mission of God to bring others into the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ, Bishop Asare also thanked the government saying, “I am happy he has listened to the religious bodies to bring back religious and moral training on the schools curriculum,” in the country. The government is a listening government, we are grateful.
Touching on the micro economy however, Bishop Asare urged the government to sit up, if it doesn’t want to lose all the economic gains the nation had been boasting of, because inflation was now on the ascendancy, which could erode every gain.
“Of late, it seems things are changing and we are going backwards. The inflation rate is now going up again. It is the beginning of the planting season but already prices of the basic commodities like cereals, are up over 100 per cent.”
From his own market survey here, the Bishop observed that a bunch of plantain, which was sold at GH¢1.80, now cost GH¢4.00 whereas a bag of rice, which formerly sold at GH¢12.50 is now up at GH¢25.55.
The clergyman said it was obvious that there was a hike, and interestingly, in such inflationary situations, the poor and the marginalized always suffered and mentioned the current fuel increases on the world market and the down nosing of the weaker dollar, as the two major indicators for the appalling situation, and asked if the economy of Ghana could stand those external shocks?
He said the signs were on the wall therefore the government should act and act quickly since we are in an election year.
“Political analysts see the situation as precarious for the government. Most Ghanaians find it difficult to endure hardship and immediately hardship comes they turn and desert even their popular government,” he stressed.
He reminded the government that they “should not forget that the same people who shouted hosanna, hosanna on that faithful Sunday, turned their voices to crucify him, crucify him” just six days later.
Nana Boafour Kyei, Gyasehene of Fomena who represented the Adansi Traditional Council (Adansiman) appealed to Christians, mostly women, to desist from invoking curses on others.
He also advised the general public to receive politicians who call on them and vote according to their conscience rather than the “ whom you know syndrome.”
The Member of Parliament for Obuasi, Mr Edward Ennin, for his part, appealed to them to shun insults and register so that they could vote.
The Ashanti Regional Minister, Mr Emmanuel A Owusu Ansah in an address read for him, said the synod of a diocese serve as an appraisal since an unexamined life was not worth living.
THE Obuasi Diocesan Bishop of the Methodist Church Rt. Rev. Benjamin K Asare has commended the President of the Republic, Mr J A Kufour’s government for stabilising the economy of this country since the past seven years.
“It is unbelievable that the Ghana cedi is now higher than a dollar. It is a great achievement.”
He made the commendation when addressing the 11th Annual Synod of the church at Chapel Square at Anyinam near the Ofori Stadium, Obuasi on Thursday.
The theme for the Synod was “Come Holy Spirit, Empower your Church for Mission.”
Speaking on the mission of God to bring others into the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ, Bishop Asare also thanked the government saying, “I am happy he has listened to the religious bodies to bring back religious and moral training on the schools curriculum,” in the country. The government is a listening government, we are grateful.
Touching on the micro economy however, Bishop Asare urged the government to sit up, if it doesn’t want to lose all the economic gains the nation had been boasting of, because inflation was now on the ascendancy, which could erode every gain.
“Of late, it seems things are changing and we are going backwards. The inflation rate is now going up again. It is the beginning of the planting season but already prices of the basic commodities like cereals, are up over 100 per cent.”
From his own market survey here, the Bishop observed that a bunch of plantain, which was sold at GH¢1.80, now cost GH¢4.00 whereas a bag of rice, which formerly sold at GH¢12.50 is now up at GH¢25.55.
The clergyman said it was obvious that there was a hike, and interestingly, in such inflationary situations, the poor and the marginalized always suffered and mentioned the current fuel increases on the world market and the down nosing of the weaker dollar, as the two major indicators for the appalling situation, and asked if the economy of Ghana could stand those external shocks?
He said the signs were on the wall therefore the government should act and act quickly since we are in an election year.
“Political analysts see the situation as precarious for the government. Most Ghanaians find it difficult to endure hardship and immediately hardship comes they turn and desert even their popular government,” he stressed.
He reminded the government that they “should not forget that the same people who shouted hosanna, hosanna on that faithful Sunday, turned their voices to crucify him, crucify him” just six days later.
Nana Boafour Kyei, Gyasehene of Fomena who represented the Adansi Traditional Council (Adansiman) appealed to Christians, mostly women, to desist from invoking curses on others.
He also advised the general public to receive politicians who call on them and vote according to their conscience rather than the “ whom you know syndrome.”
The Member of Parliament for Obuasi, Mr Edward Ennin, for his part, appealed to them to shun insults and register so that they could vote.
The Ashanti Regional Minister, Mr Emmanuel A Owusu Ansah in an address read for him, said the synod of a diocese serve as an appraisal since an unexamined life was not worth living.
GT'S VISION FOR GHANA (NSEMPA, PAGE 18)
By Collins Agyekum-Gyasi,
Dunkwa-on-Offin
MR Joseph Frimpong, Customer Care Manager, Ghana Telecom (GT), in the Central Region, has said the company’s vision of “linking people every where,” was on course and as the leading telecommunication company in the country, it would continue to work hard to ensure its services reach all parts of the country.
He added that GT sponsors most of the major events that took place in the country in the areas of health, sports, education and culture.
Mr Frimpong was speaking at a forum during a “Town Hall meeting with customers,” to foster the growth of the landline usage.
He announced that prudent and pragmatic measures were being put in place to ensure that Broadband services were extended to the Upper Denkyira East Municipality, to enhance the use of the Internet in the realisation of customers’ goals and aspirations and also be part of the global age of business.
“This is GT’s new entry-level package and is ideal for heavy dial up users. In fact the Broadband Lite is GT’s product, designed with you (customers) in mind.”
Commending customers of the company for patronising and supporting his outfit at all times and keeping it in business to enable them deliver quality services, Mr Frimpong also urged customers to dial the hot line 100, for enquiries or lodge complaints about their operations.
He assured them that such concerns would be treated with some degree of care.
“GT is committed to easing the financial burden on its customers at reduced cost of extending and installing landline by 50 per cent so that more people will have access for various purposes,” he said.
The programme, which was well attended by workers, traders, businessmen and students, during an open forum asked questions concerning GT’s services.
Some of the questions touched on the extension of OneTouch services to most parts of the country, poor network services and other excuses on their services among others.
The chief of Dunkwa, Nana Obeng Nuako III and linguist, Okyeame Donkor, the Dunkwa Municipal Police Commander, Mr S Buabin, and Nana Kwaw Nkrumah, Board Chairman of the Mutual Health Insurance Scheme and other personalities attended the programme.
Dunkwa-on-Offin
MR Joseph Frimpong, Customer Care Manager, Ghana Telecom (GT), in the Central Region, has said the company’s vision of “linking people every where,” was on course and as the leading telecommunication company in the country, it would continue to work hard to ensure its services reach all parts of the country.
He added that GT sponsors most of the major events that took place in the country in the areas of health, sports, education and culture.
Mr Frimpong was speaking at a forum during a “Town Hall meeting with customers,” to foster the growth of the landline usage.
He announced that prudent and pragmatic measures were being put in place to ensure that Broadband services were extended to the Upper Denkyira East Municipality, to enhance the use of the Internet in the realisation of customers’ goals and aspirations and also be part of the global age of business.
“This is GT’s new entry-level package and is ideal for heavy dial up users. In fact the Broadband Lite is GT’s product, designed with you (customers) in mind.”
Commending customers of the company for patronising and supporting his outfit at all times and keeping it in business to enable them deliver quality services, Mr Frimpong also urged customers to dial the hot line 100, for enquiries or lodge complaints about their operations.
He assured them that such concerns would be treated with some degree of care.
“GT is committed to easing the financial burden on its customers at reduced cost of extending and installing landline by 50 per cent so that more people will have access for various purposes,” he said.
The programme, which was well attended by workers, traders, businessmen and students, during an open forum asked questions concerning GT’s services.
Some of the questions touched on the extension of OneTouch services to most parts of the country, poor network services and other excuses on their services among others.
The chief of Dunkwa, Nana Obeng Nuako III and linguist, Okyeame Donkor, the Dunkwa Municipal Police Commander, Mr S Buabin, and Nana Kwaw Nkrumah, Board Chairman of the Mutual Health Insurance Scheme and other personalities attended the programme.
FARMER IN COURT FOR RAPE (NSEMPA, PAGE 3)
By Collins Agyekum-Gyasi, Obuasi
A 41-YEAR-old farmer at New Ayaase near Fomena in the Adansi North District has been arraigned before an Obuasi Circuit Court charged with rape.
Akwasi Stephen was arrested for raping a 25-year-old woman (name withheld) on October 18, 2007 at about 8am at New Ayaase.
No plea was taken by the court, which ruled that the police should bring him back on May 27, 2008.
According to Graphic Nsempa sources, the woman went out that night to buy bread from a nearby shop. On her return, however, she walked into Stephen who told her that he wanted to discuss an issue with her.
The victim, without any suspicion, stopped for the discussion. But, taking advantage of the quietness of the area, the accused asked that they move a distance away from the road, to which she agreed.
At a spot which Stephen viewed as congenial, he stopped and grabbed her. Holding her tight, he demanded for sex, which the woman refused and started struggling to free herself.
In rage he pounced on her, forcibly tore her pants into pieces had sex with the victim, ignoring her shouts for help.
After he satisfied himself and released her, she reported her ordeal to the police at Fomena where she was given a medical form for medical examination.
When the news made the rounds that the incident had been reported to the police, the accused person went into hiding. He, however, re-surfaced on May 8, 2008 and upon a tip-off, Stephen was arrested.
Mr Emmanuel Larweh, who claimed to be the husband of the victim, chipped in that it was the habit of the accused in the area.
For his part, Stephen admitted hitting her when he demanded his money, (GH¢25) from her.
He also claimed that the woman was his wife and he had even impregnated her and also prepared a farm for her.
A 41-YEAR-old farmer at New Ayaase near Fomena in the Adansi North District has been arraigned before an Obuasi Circuit Court charged with rape.
Akwasi Stephen was arrested for raping a 25-year-old woman (name withheld) on October 18, 2007 at about 8am at New Ayaase.
No plea was taken by the court, which ruled that the police should bring him back on May 27, 2008.
According to Graphic Nsempa sources, the woman went out that night to buy bread from a nearby shop. On her return, however, she walked into Stephen who told her that he wanted to discuss an issue with her.
The victim, without any suspicion, stopped for the discussion. But, taking advantage of the quietness of the area, the accused asked that they move a distance away from the road, to which she agreed.
At a spot which Stephen viewed as congenial, he stopped and grabbed her. Holding her tight, he demanded for sex, which the woman refused and started struggling to free herself.
In rage he pounced on her, forcibly tore her pants into pieces had sex with the victim, ignoring her shouts for help.
After he satisfied himself and released her, she reported her ordeal to the police at Fomena where she was given a medical form for medical examination.
When the news made the rounds that the incident had been reported to the police, the accused person went into hiding. He, however, re-surfaced on May 8, 2008 and upon a tip-off, Stephen was arrested.
Mr Emmanuel Larweh, who claimed to be the husband of the victim, chipped in that it was the habit of the accused in the area.
For his part, Stephen admitted hitting her when he demanded his money, (GH¢25) from her.
He also claimed that the woman was his wife and he had even impregnated her and also prepared a farm for her.
Friday, May 16, 2008
ENNIN, APPIAH-PINKRAH WIN NPP SLOTS (PAGE 17)
Story: Collins Agyekum-gyasi, Obuasi
The two sitting Members of Parliament (MPs) for Obuasi and Akrofuom-Adansi in the Adansi South District have won their respective constituency primaries of the New Patriotic Party for the 2008 general election.
Mr Edward Ennin won the tension-packed Obuasi primary by simple majority with 65 votes to defeat Mr Kwaku Kwarteng, Government Spokesperson on Finance, who obtained 64 votes.
The election was supervised by the Municipal Electoral Commissioner, Mr Francis Addai Boateng.
The Akrofuom primary was easier as Mr Kwabena Appiah-Pinkrah polled 41 votes against Mrs Comfort Ampong’s nine votes.
As policemen wanted to avoid any clash in view of the volatile situation, entry into the hall was strictly by invitation.
Among those who witnessed the election were the former MP, Mr Boadi Mensah; Nana Bonsra (MP, Fomena), Mr Francis Dorpenyoh (DCE, Adamso South) and the regional executives.
At about 11:15 a.m. Mr Ennin arrived at the Assembly Hall (Obuasi Urban Council) in a convoy of three Ford cars and a Nissan Frontier Pick-up with brass band music. There was another band from the Abrempong group which supported Mr Kwarteng.
Before voting started, the Regional Chairman, Mr Robert Owusu Amankwa, pleaded with the aspirants not to consider those who would not vote for a particular candidate as their enemies. Rather, as NPP “is one family”, all should open up their hearts to support the winner for the development of the party and constituency.
In a speech, Mr Kwarteng conceded defeat and urged his supporters to accept the results.
He promised to rally behind Mr Ennin to ensure victory in the forthcoming presidential and parliamentary elections.
He also thanked all the delegates and pleaded with all the members of the party to work in harmony to enable the party retain power.
The two sitting Members of Parliament (MPs) for Obuasi and Akrofuom-Adansi in the Adansi South District have won their respective constituency primaries of the New Patriotic Party for the 2008 general election.
Mr Edward Ennin won the tension-packed Obuasi primary by simple majority with 65 votes to defeat Mr Kwaku Kwarteng, Government Spokesperson on Finance, who obtained 64 votes.
The election was supervised by the Municipal Electoral Commissioner, Mr Francis Addai Boateng.
The Akrofuom primary was easier as Mr Kwabena Appiah-Pinkrah polled 41 votes against Mrs Comfort Ampong’s nine votes.
As policemen wanted to avoid any clash in view of the volatile situation, entry into the hall was strictly by invitation.
Among those who witnessed the election were the former MP, Mr Boadi Mensah; Nana Bonsra (MP, Fomena), Mr Francis Dorpenyoh (DCE, Adamso South) and the regional executives.
At about 11:15 a.m. Mr Ennin arrived at the Assembly Hall (Obuasi Urban Council) in a convoy of three Ford cars and a Nissan Frontier Pick-up with brass band music. There was another band from the Abrempong group which supported Mr Kwarteng.
Before voting started, the Regional Chairman, Mr Robert Owusu Amankwa, pleaded with the aspirants not to consider those who would not vote for a particular candidate as their enemies. Rather, as NPP “is one family”, all should open up their hearts to support the winner for the development of the party and constituency.
In a speech, Mr Kwarteng conceded defeat and urged his supporters to accept the results.
He promised to rally behind Mr Ennin to ensure victory in the forthcoming presidential and parliamentary elections.
He also thanked all the delegates and pleaded with all the members of the party to work in harmony to enable the party retain power.
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
GT ORGANISES FORUM FOR CUSTOMERS ...At Dunkwa-On-Offin (PAGE 21)
Story: Collins Agyekum-Gyasi, Dunkwa-On-Offin
THE Customer Care Manager of Ghana Telecom (GT) in charge of the Central Region, Mr Joseph Frimpong, has stated that the company’s vision of “linking people everywhere” is on course.
He said as the leading telecommunication company in the country, it would continue to work hard to ensure that its services reached all parts of the country.
Mr Frimpong was speaking at a forum attended by the company’s customers at Duakwa-on-Offin.
GT, he said, was not only concerned with extending its services to all parts of the country, but was also focusing on its social responsibilities to the people.
He added that GT had been sponsoring a number of major events taking place in the country, especially in the areas of health, sports, education and culture.
Mr Frimpong announced that the company was adopting some prudent and pragmatic measures to ensure that broadband services were extended to the Upper Denkyira East Municipality to enhance the use of the Internet in the area to meet the customers’ aspirations to be part of the global age business.
“This is GT’s new entry-level package and is ideal for heavy dial- up users. In fact, the Broadband Lite is GT’s product designed with customers in mind,” he explained.
Mr Frimpong commended customers of the company for patronising its products at all times. He urged the customers to dial the hot line 100 for enquiries or lodge complaints about the company’s operations, assuring them that such concerns would be treated with a lot of care.
“GT is committed to easing the financial burden on its customers at reduced cost of extending and installing land line by 50 per cent so that more people could have access for various purposes,” he said.
During an open forum, the customers asked questions concerning GT services.
Some of the questions touched on the extension of Onetouch services to most parts of the country, poor network services and others.
The chief of Dunkwa, Nana Obeng Nuako III, and his linguist, Okyeame Donkor, the Dunkwa Municipal Police Commander, Mr S. Buabin, and Nana Kwaw Nkrumah, the Board Chairman of the Dunkwa Mutual Health Insurance Scheme and other personalities, attended the programme.
THE Customer Care Manager of Ghana Telecom (GT) in charge of the Central Region, Mr Joseph Frimpong, has stated that the company’s vision of “linking people everywhere” is on course.
He said as the leading telecommunication company in the country, it would continue to work hard to ensure that its services reached all parts of the country.
Mr Frimpong was speaking at a forum attended by the company’s customers at Duakwa-on-Offin.
GT, he said, was not only concerned with extending its services to all parts of the country, but was also focusing on its social responsibilities to the people.
He added that GT had been sponsoring a number of major events taking place in the country, especially in the areas of health, sports, education and culture.
Mr Frimpong announced that the company was adopting some prudent and pragmatic measures to ensure that broadband services were extended to the Upper Denkyira East Municipality to enhance the use of the Internet in the area to meet the customers’ aspirations to be part of the global age business.
“This is GT’s new entry-level package and is ideal for heavy dial- up users. In fact, the Broadband Lite is GT’s product designed with customers in mind,” he explained.
Mr Frimpong commended customers of the company for patronising its products at all times. He urged the customers to dial the hot line 100 for enquiries or lodge complaints about the company’s operations, assuring them that such concerns would be treated with a lot of care.
“GT is committed to easing the financial burden on its customers at reduced cost of extending and installing land line by 50 per cent so that more people could have access for various purposes,” he said.
During an open forum, the customers asked questions concerning GT services.
Some of the questions touched on the extension of Onetouch services to most parts of the country, poor network services and others.
The chief of Dunkwa, Nana Obeng Nuako III, and his linguist, Okyeame Donkor, the Dunkwa Municipal Police Commander, Mr S. Buabin, and Nana Kwaw Nkrumah, the Board Chairman of the Dunkwa Mutual Health Insurance Scheme and other personalities, attended the programme.
TRAFFIC AT STANDSTILL AT OBUASI (PAGE 3)
Story: Collins Agyekum-Gyasi
TRAFFIC came to a standstill at Obuasi yesterday afternoon moments after Asante Kotoko drowned the visiting Dolphins in their second leg CAF confederations cup.
It was like the Obuasi Municipality was the venue of the match as large groups of people gathered in the streets and lanes discussing the “magic” of the Fabulous club that they refer to as “The Manchester United of Ghana”
Cars tooted their horns, others were wrapped in the red and white colours of Kotoko while drinking bars were busy as people trooped in their numbers to express their joy over some bottles of beer.
However, there were some regretable moments in Obuasi. Early on Saturday, the rumour that made the round was that with the exit of Hearts and Ashgold from the continental assignment, non-supporters of Kotoko moved heaven and earth to see Kotoko were kicked out of the competition.
And really when Kotoko scored an own goal, some known supporters began jubilating that the club’s end had come.
TRAFFIC came to a standstill at Obuasi yesterday afternoon moments after Asante Kotoko drowned the visiting Dolphins in their second leg CAF confederations cup.
It was like the Obuasi Municipality was the venue of the match as large groups of people gathered in the streets and lanes discussing the “magic” of the Fabulous club that they refer to as “The Manchester United of Ghana”
Cars tooted their horns, others were wrapped in the red and white colours of Kotoko while drinking bars were busy as people trooped in their numbers to express their joy over some bottles of beer.
However, there were some regretable moments in Obuasi. Early on Saturday, the rumour that made the round was that with the exit of Hearts and Ashgold from the continental assignment, non-supporters of Kotoko moved heaven and earth to see Kotoko were kicked out of the competition.
And really when Kotoko scored an own goal, some known supporters began jubilating that the club’s end had come.
Sunday, May 11, 2008
SHUN BACKBITING, RUMUOR MONGERING — NANA AMOAKO (PAGE 14)
Story: Collins Agyekum-Gyasi, Dunkwa-On-Offin
THE Member of Parliament (MP) for Upper Denkyira East, Nana Amoako, has charged his constituents to shun back- biting and rumour mongering which impact negatively on and retard development in the constituency.
He said the nation’s development agenda could be achieved if everyone played his or her part and placed premium on working to raise living standards.
Nana Amoako, who made the call in a speech at the municipal assembly meeting in Dunkwa-on-Offin, urged assembly members to adopt innovative ways to generate revenue for the assembly.
The Upper Denkyira East MP, who was unopposed in his bid to contest the 2008 elections on the ticket of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), charged members of the assembly to co-ordinate with political heads in the area to develop the municipality.
He urged them to work hard to ensure that the assembly's budget for 2008 was met.
Nana Amoako hinted that he, together with the MCE, was working hard to ensure that the police in the municipality attain the status of divisional headquarters .
He also assured assembly members that plans were in place to get a nursing training college for the municipality.
THE Member of Parliament (MP) for Upper Denkyira East, Nana Amoako, has charged his constituents to shun back- biting and rumour mongering which impact negatively on and retard development in the constituency.
He said the nation’s development agenda could be achieved if everyone played his or her part and placed premium on working to raise living standards.
Nana Amoako, who made the call in a speech at the municipal assembly meeting in Dunkwa-on-Offin, urged assembly members to adopt innovative ways to generate revenue for the assembly.
The Upper Denkyira East MP, who was unopposed in his bid to contest the 2008 elections on the ticket of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), charged members of the assembly to co-ordinate with political heads in the area to develop the municipality.
He urged them to work hard to ensure that the assembly's budget for 2008 was met.
Nana Amoako hinted that he, together with the MCE, was working hard to ensure that the police in the municipality attain the status of divisional headquarters .
He also assured assembly members that plans were in place to get a nursing training college for the municipality.
Thursday, May 8, 2008
GHANAIANS MUST NOT SELL THEIR CONSCIENCE ...(PAGE 17)
Story: Collins Agyekum-Gyasi, Obuasi
THE Most Reverend Thomas Mensah, Archbishop of Kumasi, has challenged Ghanaians not to sell their conscience to politicians as the general election draws near.
He said Ghanaians must elect right, discerning leaders to promote national development.
The Archbishop said that this would enable politicians to uphold the values of truth and accountability which is required to sustaining democracy and good governance.
He was speaking on the occasion of the installation of the second Diocesan Bishop of Obuasi, Most Rev. Gabriel Justice Yaw Anokye, a former Auxiliary Bishop of Kumasi.
The President, Mr J.A. Kufuor, government functionaries, archbishops, bishops, the Apostolic Prefect, the Apostolic Nunclature in Ghana and chiefs graced the installation held at the Christ the King College at Akaparise, Obuasi.
Archbishop Mensah said politics and democratisation were aimed at ensuring the welfare of people because democracy aimed at ensuring the welfare of all citizens, paying particular attention to the weak and vulnerable, irrespective of race, tribe and economic inequality.
"We, as people of the nation and people of God, are the custodians and beneficiaries of the democratic process and governance. And as good citizens, we offer people the chance to serve. We elect servants and not kings nor queens who would lord it over us", he said.
He explained that Ghanaians must choose leaders not out of selfish interest or based on party affiliation but on the principle of truth to set us free.
“It is our duty to search for leaders who would see humans as both sacred and social; expressing love to humanity as Christ did. After all, holy lives are more persuasive than narratives", he advised.
In his short address delivered by the Ashanti Regional Minister, Mr Emmanuel Owusu Ansah, President Kufuor reminded Bishop Anokye to strive hard to continue the good work of Archbishop Mensah to promote the development of the diocese, Obuasi and the nation as a whole.
President Kufuor prayed that the good Lord would continue to shower his blessings upon Most Rev. Anokye so that whatever he spoke would be a blessing to the nation.
Touching on the heavy workload of the church, he said "I envision a diocese where all will rise up and build upon the foundation solidly laid by the first Bishop; a diocese where all will pool their resources together and claim collective ownership of our common evangelising mission".
Bishop Anokye said he hoped to intensify and promote all existing programmes for the clergy, religious and lay faithful and enhance the training of the youth so that they come out as competent adult leaders and credible witnesses who would further the evangelistic mission of the church.
THE Most Reverend Thomas Mensah, Archbishop of Kumasi, has challenged Ghanaians not to sell their conscience to politicians as the general election draws near.
He said Ghanaians must elect right, discerning leaders to promote national development.
The Archbishop said that this would enable politicians to uphold the values of truth and accountability which is required to sustaining democracy and good governance.
He was speaking on the occasion of the installation of the second Diocesan Bishop of Obuasi, Most Rev. Gabriel Justice Yaw Anokye, a former Auxiliary Bishop of Kumasi.
The President, Mr J.A. Kufuor, government functionaries, archbishops, bishops, the Apostolic Prefect, the Apostolic Nunclature in Ghana and chiefs graced the installation held at the Christ the King College at Akaparise, Obuasi.
Archbishop Mensah said politics and democratisation were aimed at ensuring the welfare of people because democracy aimed at ensuring the welfare of all citizens, paying particular attention to the weak and vulnerable, irrespective of race, tribe and economic inequality.
"We, as people of the nation and people of God, are the custodians and beneficiaries of the democratic process and governance. And as good citizens, we offer people the chance to serve. We elect servants and not kings nor queens who would lord it over us", he said.
He explained that Ghanaians must choose leaders not out of selfish interest or based on party affiliation but on the principle of truth to set us free.
“It is our duty to search for leaders who would see humans as both sacred and social; expressing love to humanity as Christ did. After all, holy lives are more persuasive than narratives", he advised.
In his short address delivered by the Ashanti Regional Minister, Mr Emmanuel Owusu Ansah, President Kufuor reminded Bishop Anokye to strive hard to continue the good work of Archbishop Mensah to promote the development of the diocese, Obuasi and the nation as a whole.
President Kufuor prayed that the good Lord would continue to shower his blessings upon Most Rev. Anokye so that whatever he spoke would be a blessing to the nation.
Touching on the heavy workload of the church, he said "I envision a diocese where all will rise up and build upon the foundation solidly laid by the first Bishop; a diocese where all will pool their resources together and claim collective ownership of our common evangelising mission".
Bishop Anokye said he hoped to intensify and promote all existing programmes for the clergy, religious and lay faithful and enhance the training of the youth so that they come out as competent adult leaders and credible witnesses who would further the evangelistic mission of the church.
UPPER DENKYIRA EAST ASSEMBLY ELECTS PM (PAGE 15)
Story: Collins Agyekum Gyasi, Obuasi
A THIRTY-ONE-YEAR-old teacher, Richmond Duodo, has been elected the Presiding Member (PM) of the Upper Denkyira East Municipal Assembly in the Central Region.
That was after he had obtained two-thirds of the total votes cast by the assembly members. The assembly was elevated after the old district had been divided into two.
He obtained 22 votes, as against seven by his closest competitor, Joseph Obeng Ahinapong, in an election which travelled into a third round and involved four Assembly members.
The election was supervised by the Municipal Electoral Commissioner, Mr E.T. Odonko.
At the end of the first round, Mr Duodo could not obtain the two-thirds majority required out of 29 votes cast to be declared winner.
Mr Paul Danquah and Mr Francis Yaw Boadi polled two and three votes respectively, while Mr Ahinapong and Richmond Duodo pulled 11 and 13 in that order.
The second round contest could not produce a clear-cut winner, with Duodo and Ahinapong obtaining 20 and nine votes respectively.
Duodo polled 22 votes in the third round to obtain the required two-thirds of the total votes cast to be declared the winner of the contest.
Mr Duodo lauded his colleague assembly members for electing him as the PM of the assembly.
He called for the support of all members in making the work of the assembly easier and development-oriented.
For his part, the Municipal Chief Executive, Mr Richard Anane Adabor, commended the assembly members for making the keenly contested election very peaceful.
He appealed to members to play their collective roles by ensuring that the municipality maintained its pride and position as the cleanest in the Central Region.
A THIRTY-ONE-YEAR-old teacher, Richmond Duodo, has been elected the Presiding Member (PM) of the Upper Denkyira East Municipal Assembly in the Central Region.
That was after he had obtained two-thirds of the total votes cast by the assembly members. The assembly was elevated after the old district had been divided into two.
He obtained 22 votes, as against seven by his closest competitor, Joseph Obeng Ahinapong, in an election which travelled into a third round and involved four Assembly members.
The election was supervised by the Municipal Electoral Commissioner, Mr E.T. Odonko.
At the end of the first round, Mr Duodo could not obtain the two-thirds majority required out of 29 votes cast to be declared winner.
Mr Paul Danquah and Mr Francis Yaw Boadi polled two and three votes respectively, while Mr Ahinapong and Richmond Duodo pulled 11 and 13 in that order.
The second round contest could not produce a clear-cut winner, with Duodo and Ahinapong obtaining 20 and nine votes respectively.
Duodo polled 22 votes in the third round to obtain the required two-thirds of the total votes cast to be declared the winner of the contest.
Mr Duodo lauded his colleague assembly members for electing him as the PM of the assembly.
He called for the support of all members in making the work of the assembly easier and development-oriented.
For his part, the Municipal Chief Executive, Mr Richard Anane Adabor, commended the assembly members for making the keenly contested election very peaceful.
He appealed to members to play their collective roles by ensuring that the municipality maintained its pride and position as the cleanest in the Central Region.
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
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