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Prophetess Osei-Bagyinah advises youth to avoid bad company
• Prophetess Osei-Bagyinah speaking at the event
The Youth Ministry of the Anointed Family of Jesus International Ministry held its Second Annual Worship Experience last Saturday in Accra with a call on the youth to live worthy lifestyles.
Dubbed “Despise not thy Youth,” the day’s event was geared towards impacting moral values on the youth to take up obligations to become responsible leaders in the future.
Speaking at the event, Founder of the Anointed Family, Prophetess Gifty Osei-Bagyinah, said, “There is the need to avoid the company of bad friends who would not direct you on the right path, but rather advise you negatively to the detriment of your dreams”.
She said life was not a race but a gradual process; “and it is essential to give respect to both young and old irrespective of their status”.
According to her, the Bible speaks highly of respect and there is the need for the youth to honour their parents so they can live long.
She stated that majority of the youth had resorted to gaining wealth using the wrong means which could lead to their early grave.
“Most of the youth are suffering and always are at my doorstep to seek God’s intervention when it gets out of hand. This is because they want to get rich quickly without working hard. A lot are mentally-challenged due to the influence of some friends who lured them into certain acts.”
Prophetess Osei-Bagyinah reminded parents that since “charity begins at home,” they should play their part by ensuring their wards “shun bad company, especially ladies who go after married men”.
She urged young ladies to stay prayerful, be God-fearing and refrain from taking expensive gifts from married men who would later take advantage of them as there was no free lunch anywhere.
BY LINUS SIAW NARTEY
The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MoGCSP) has held its Fourth Quarter Ministerial Advisory Board Meeting to review progress, discuss key policy matters, and strengthen collaboration towards achieving its strategic goals.
The meeting brought together members of the Advisory Board, which was set up under Section 39 of the Civil Service Act, 1993 (PNDCL 327), and the Civil Service (Ministerial Advisory Board) Regulations, 2010 (L.I. 1961).
The Board serves as a platform for continuous engagement between the Ministry and its stakeholders.
Its role is to advise the sector Minister on policy planning and implementation, while ensuring that programmes on gender, social protection, and child welfare align with national priorities and government development goals.
The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, commended the Board for its consistent support and technical guidance in advancing the Ministry’s mandate.
She noted that the Ministry’s work in promoting gender equality, protecting the vulnerable, and ensuring the welfare of children and families depends on strong policies and effective partnerships.
Dr. Lartey stressed that the Advisory Board plays an important role in helping the Ministry deliver its mission in a sustainable and impactful way.
A major highlight of the meeting was a presentation on the Ministry’s achievements so far this year, followed by discussions on future policy direction and strategic focus areas.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has been unanimously elected as the Chairperson of the Africa Geopolitical Group of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU).
The election took place on October 19, 2025, during the ongoing 151st IPU Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland. His victory places Ghana at the center of continental and global parliamentary diplomacy.
With this new role, Speaker Bagbin will coordinate and harmonize Africa’s collective positions on major IPU decisions and policies.
He will also serve as the continent’s chief representative on key issues such as governance, peace, security, and sustainable development.
Speaker Bagbin currently serves as the President of the Conference of Speakers and Presidents of African Legislatures (COSPAL) and is the immediate past Chairman of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) International.
In his remarks after the election, he thanked African delegations for their confidence and unity, particularly commending Nigeria for seconding his nomination and Senegal for withdrawing its candidate in the spirit of cooperation.
He pledged to strengthen collaboration among African parliaments and promote transparency, democratic governance, and sustainable development through stronger legislative institutions.
He succeeds Ms. Angela Thokozile Didiza, Speaker of South Africa’s National Assembly, who served with distinction.
The Africa Geopolitical Group, formed in the early 1950s, serves as a continental branch of the IPU, ensuring fair representation of African countries in the Union’s committees and decision-making bodies.
It also coordinates Africa’s common positions on major parliamentary issues discussed at IPU assemblies.
By: Jacob Aggrey
