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Archbishop J B Kwofie confirms 59 at St John of God Catholic Church, Amrahia
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The confirmaandi and the cathechists pose with Archbishop John Bonaventure Kwofie
The Metropolitan Archbishop of Accra, Most Rev John Bonaventure Kwofie has called on Christians never to grow weary but persevere in prayer since that is the only way to succeed in life.
Preaching the homily at St John of God Catholic Church, Amrahia, on Sunday, October 16, 2022, where he administered the Sacrament of Confirmation to 59 candidates, the Prelate encouraged the faithful to use prayer as the only weapon to win against Satan.
He explained that the Sacrament of Confirmation would make the confirmants to become soldiers of Christ, adding that the reception of the sacrament began with the renewal of their baptismal vows and urged them to work for the propagation of the kingdom of God.
The confirmants who had undergone many weeks of studies, were drawn from St John of God Catholic Church, Amrahia and St John Paul ll Catholic Church, Danfa, both in the Adentan Municipality of the Greater Accra Region.
Archbishop Kwofie asked the confirmants to remain faithful to their calling by staying in the Catholic Church, pursue the cross of Jesus in all sincerity to enable them to attain salvation.
“Now that you have decided to follow Jesus, there should be no turning back but you must be faithful in what you have learnt and believed,” he advised.
He called on the faithful to refrain from illegal mining for personal gains, even if the land belonged to their ancestors because the act was destroying the environment with serious consequences.
He commended the faithful for responding promptly in providing humanitarian assistance to residents of Weija in Accra who were affected by the recent floods, and urged them to cooperate with the Archdiocese in measures put in place to combat cyber-crime in the country.
The President of the Parish Pastoral Council, Mr Edward Adimazoya, in his welcome address assured the Archbishop that the church was determined to work hard towards attaining the status of a parish. He pleaded for the elevation of St John Paul ll Catholic Church, Danfa, an out station of the church, to the status of a Rectorate because of the success it had chalked over the period.
He said St John of God Catholic Church had planned to construct a multipurpose Parish Conference Hall and meeting rooms, Grotto and a school in the medium to long term among other projects.
Very Rev Fr Christopher Vordzorgbe , a Visiting Priest prayed for Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) candidates who were in church, while the Knights of St John International, Commandary 898, and Ladies Auxiliaries 814 of St John of God Catholic Church, Amrahia, presented an undisclosed amount of money in support of the Archbishop’s “ Legacy of Hope Project.”
On October 31, 2021, St John of God Catholic Church was elevated to the status of a Rectorate and Very Rev Fr Bernard Kyei was appointed as the Priest-In-Charge.
By Raymond Kyekye
The Ministry of Education has clarified that French, Arabic and Chinese will remain optional subjects under the proposed revised basic school curriculum, rejecting claims that the languages have been made compulsory.
In a statement issued on August 2, 2026, the Ministry said recent public discussions had created misconceptions about the language policy for basic schools.
It explained that Ghanaian languages would be used as the main medium of instruction from Kindergarten to Primary Three.
According to the Ministry, this is intended to help children develop literacy, numeracy, critical thinking and other basic learning skills in a language they understand well.
The statement added that from Primary Four to Primary Six, both Ghanaian languages and English would be used for teaching.
“This bilingual approach is designed to support a smooth transition to higher levels of education, where English assumes a greater role, while preserving learners’ competence in Ghanaian languages,” the Ministry stated.
The Ministry stressed that foreign languages, including French, Arabic and Chinese, would only be offered to pupils who choose to study them.
Their availability, it said, would depend on whether schools have qualified teachers and the necessary learning materials.
The Ministry said the policy is based on internationally accepted educational practices which show that children learn better when they begin their education in a familiar language before gradually learning additional languages.
It noted that the policy supports Ghana’s efforts to improve literacy, promote multilingualism and preserve the country’s linguistic and cultural heritage.
The Ministry urged parents, teachers, school authorities, media organisations and the public to disregard what it described as misinformation suggesting that foreign languages had been made compulsory.
Signed by the Press Secretary to the Minister of Education, Hashmin Mohammed, the statement said the Ministry remained committed to education policies that improve learning outcomes and prepare Ghanaian children for an increasingly interconnected world.
By:Jacob Aggrey
The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has directed Ghana’s Presidential Envoy for Reparations, Ekwow Spio-Garbrah, to provide evidence to support his use of the academic title “Dr.” or stop using it if he cannot prove that it was properly awarded.
In a letter dated July 27, 2026, GTEC said it had observed that Mr. Spio-Garbrah describes himself publicly as “Amb. Dr. Ekwow Spio-Garbrah.”
The Commission stated that it was concerned about the use of academic titles that have not been earned or formally conferred through a recognised academic process.
“The use of such titles, particularly when lacking formal academic validation, can be misleading and is inconsistent with established academic protocols and standards governing the conferment and use of academic ranks in Ghana,” the letter stated.
GTEC asked Mr. Spio-Garbrah to submit clarification on the title, including the name of the institution that awarded the doctorate, whether the degree is earned or honorary, the date it was conferred, and the process through which it was awarded.
The letter was addressed to him at the Office of the Presidential Special Envoy for Reparations at the Castle, Osu, in Accra.
The Commission said that if he is unable to provide the required documentation, he should immediately stop using the title “Dr.”
It directed him to provide evidence that the title has been removed from official documents, institutional profiles, websites, letterheads, and any other public or professional platforms where it appears.
GTEC gave Mr. Spio-Garbrah until July 31, 2026, to submit the requested information.
By: Jacob Aggrey
