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PCG North Kaneshie District holds ‘Ebere no so a na aso’
• Rev Charles Adom Darkwa
The North Kaneshie District Minister and Minister-in-Charge of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana’s Christ Family Congregation, Rev. Charles Adom Darkwa has expressed worry over the current difficulties in the nation.
He asserts that although Ghana is not the only nation on the globe undergoing economic problems, Jesus will always provide for those who love him.
According to him, in such circumstances, Christians need to reflect on the Greek word ‘kairos’, implying the most appropriate for something new. The Greeks consider this as the most appropriate for something new and the appointed time, he said.
Rev. Darkwa was speaking ahead of the climax of the ‘week-long which began last Monday. The programme dubbed, ‘Ebere no so a na aso’ on the theme: ‘My kairos, my season’ from Isaiah 49:8 is the first to be held at the district level this year.
All seven congregations and preaching points in the North Kaneshie District namely; Christ Family Congregation, Bethel Congregation,
Prince of Peace Congregation, Love Congregation, Fritz Ramseyer Congregation, Glory Preaching and Circle Preaching Point Point participated in the week-long programme.
Giving an insight into what Kairos meant, Rev. Darkwa cited Mark 10:46 on how blind Bartimaeus received his sight. He said, when blind Bartimaeus heard of Jesus’ passing, he cried for help but many rebuked him and told him to be quiet. However, he shouted all the more, “Son of David, have mercy on me!” According to the Bible, Jesus stopped and called Blind Bartimaeus and he received his sight. Therefore the subsequent healing of the Blind Bartimaeus meant his Kairos time.
Rev. Darkwa attributed the current hardship to an instance in the Bible. “There was a time of hardship in the Bible when people cried to Jesus and He heard them”, he said. He however, stressed the need for prayers of revelation which according to him brings about a total change in the lives of the people.
He therefore urged Christians to meditate on Psalm 119:126 and keep praying to God for an answer.
By George Obeng Osei
The Director of the Public Health Division of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), has urged Ghanaians to remain vigilant and observe good hygiene during the flooding and rainy season to prevent a cholera outbreak.
According to him, although flooding in some parts of the country has subsided, the risk of cholera remains because the conditions that promote the spread of the disease still exist.
“The risk of cholera still exists,” Dr. Asiedu-Bekoe said, explaining that cholera is closely linked to unsafe drinking water and poor sanitation.
Speaking on 3 FM on Thursday, he cautioned the public against becoming complacent a few days or weeks after the floods, stressing that people should continue to be careful about the food they eat and the water they drink.
“I want to urge Ghanaians to be careful what we eat and drink. Let’s not assume that because the flood came last week, we can lower our guard,” he said.
Dr. Asiedu-Bekoe noted that countries with access to safe drinking water and proper sanitation have largely eliminated cholera, adding that Ghana still has challenges in those areas.
He therefore advised the public to maintain high standards of personal hygiene, especially by washing their hands regularly with soap and clean water.
According to him, handwashing remains the most effective and affordable way to reduce the spread of cholera and other infectious diseases.
“The most cost-effective intervention is handwashing with soap and water,” he said.
According to him “That does not depend on whether there are floods or not. Make sure you wash your hands regularly with soap and water.”
He called on Ghanaians to maintain clean surroundings and practise proper sanitation to reduce the risk of disease outbreaks during the rainy season.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Supreme Court has dismissed all four suits challenging the removal of Her Ladyship Justice Gertrude Torkonoo from office as Chief Justice.
The court delivered its rulings earlier this morning, ending the legal challenge at the domestic level.
This follows last week’s judgement by the ECOWAS Court, which also rejected applications seeking to overturn Justice Torkonoo’s removal.
Each of the four cases filed at the Supreme Court argued against the processes that led to Justice Torkonoo’s exit. The court, however, found no legal basis to grant relief and dismissed each application in its entirety.
In a brief statement by the Deputy Attorney-General Jusrice Srem-Sai after the rulings, he expressed appreciation to the legal team.
“Gratitude to our team of State Attorneys and members of staff,” he posted on Facebook, acknowledging their role in defending the state’s position through both ECOWAS and Supreme Court proceedings.
Background
Justice Gertrude Torkonoo was removed from office as Chief Justice following proceedings initiated earlier this year.
The move triggered multiple legal challenges, including four separate suits at the Supreme Court and petitions before the ECOWAS Court of Justice.
Both courts have now ruled against the challengers.
Last week, the ECOWAS Court dismissed the regional applications, and this morning’s Supreme Court decision closes the matter in Ghana.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
