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Back political promises with action…Rev Minister ‘punches’ politicians
Rev. Dr. Abraham Nana Opare Kwakye, Chairperson of the Ga Presbytery of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana, has asked political parties to back their promises with action when in government.
He said that an opposition party would have all the solutions to the nation’s problems with lofty promises which they failed to fulfil when they assumed power to the disappointment of the electorate.
“ Action speaks louder than promises: Ghanaians want drastic change in their lives.
“Politicians see the wrongs in this nation only when they are in opposition and will pledge to redeem Ghanaians from economic hardship but they rather do the opposite when they come into government,” he emphasised.
Preaching a sermon recently on the theme “Walking in The Light of God” at the Centenary celebration church service of the Ga Presbytery at the Calvary Congregation, Haatso, in Accra, Rev. Dr. Kwakye said he did not understand why Ghana was totally engulfed in corruption and other negative practices when majority of the members of the various political parties were believers.
“If christains are in a government but fail to change the hopeless situation we find ourselves in, then it is sad.
“Some politicians do not seek the welfare of Ghanaians when they are in power except to change their own situation.
“Ghana is in darkness; light has eluded the nation,” he said, and called on all believers to reflect the light of God in their communities.
Rev. Dr. Kwakye further told the gathering that no matter the hardship Ghanaians were going through in their democratic dispensation, it was better than military dictatorship and urged the citizenry to uphold the peace of this nation.
Dignitaries who attended the important event included Rev. Professor Emmanuel Martey, former Moderator of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana.
By Castro Zangina-Tong
The 24 Hour Economy Authority has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Hunan Architectural Design Institute Group to support the planning of the Volta Economic Corridor.
The agreement aims to guide how land within the corridor will be used, design key infrastructure, and develop systems that will support large scale production.
The partnership will focus on detailed planning to make the area ready for investment and smooth business operations.
The project will include the development of agroecological parks, industrial zones, and transport networks to connect production centres to markets.
According to the Authority, proper planning is critical to building strong economic systems and expanding production across the corridor.
It noted that the collaboration with the Chinese design firm will help lay a solid foundation for industrial growth and long term development within the Volta Economic Corridor.
By: Jacob Aggrey
President of the Ghana Bar Association, Efua Ghartey, has called on judges and lawyers to carry out their duties with humility, fairness, and a strong sense of responsibility.
She made the appeal during the Supreme Court at 150 celebration held at the University of Ghana, under the theme “Honouring the past, celebrating the present and defining the future.”
Addressing participants, she noted that those in the legal profession occupy positions of great power and influence, and must therefore remain humble in the discharge of their duties.
She urged both the bench and the bar to deliver justice without fear or ill will, stressing the need for fairness in handling cases.
Reflecting on the significance of the celebration, she explained that the year 1876 marks not only the establishment of the Supreme Court but also the beginning of formally trained lawyers in the Gold Coast.
The GBA President questioned what Ghana would be without the rule of law, which is upheld by judges and lawyers, adding that the country could descend into a system where only the strongest survive if justice is not properly administered.
She further encouraged legal practitioners to reflect on their responsibilities and remain committed to upholding the rule of law for the benefit of all citizens.
By: Jacob Aggrey
