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Rev Prof Paul Frimpong-Manso bows out after 40 years… Assemblies of God of Church pays homage
• Rev Prof and Rev Mrs Frimmpong-Manso (right) receiving a plaque from Rev. Dr.
and Rev. Mrs Stephen Wengam
Having dutifully served the Christian community for over 40 years and having reached the time to bow out, a send-off service was held in Accra at the weekend for the past General Superintendent of the Assemblies of God (AG) in Ghana, Rev. Prof. Paul Frimpong-Manso, and his wife, Rev. Mrs. Gladys Frimpong-Manso.
The ceremony was held to honour their over 40 years of service to the church, having served as local officers through to the top.
Touting the dedicated services he has provided to the church over the years, the General Superintendent, AG, Ghana, Rev. Dr. Stephen Wengam, referred to his predecessor as a man of many parts as he made great strides during his tenure.
He said Rev. Prof. Frimpong-Manso mobilised local assemblies in the church for remarkable endeavours and repositioned them as key Christian denominations in the country.
Again, Rev. Dr. Wengam noted that his predecessor was able to build 3,000 churches within five years, which had led to phenomenal growth in the church.
“During his tenure as pastor at the Gospel Centre AG, Old Tafo, he assisted in raising church membership from 50 to more than 1,000 and planted 12 strong branches in the Old Tafo area,” he added.
Rev. Dr. Wengam stated that it was during Rev. Prof. Frimpong-Manso’s tenure that the church saw the construction of an ultra-modern head office complex, a technical university, the establishment of the AG Ministers’ Pension Board, and the setting up of the AG Television Station.
The King of Akyem Abuakwa, Okyenhene Osagyefuo Amoatia Ofori Panin, who was the Special Guest of Honour, said the church, the Christian Council, and the country at large were privileged to have a man after God’s own heart.
He emphasised that Rev. Prof. Frimpong-Manso was a man with vision, integrity, and an understanding and adept knowledge of the word of God, adding that his service to God and man had strengthened Christians in the country.
“As you officially retire from active duty, me, my wife and family, and the entire Okyeman appreciate and send you our best wishes.” After all your hard work and dedicated services to God and humanity over the years, I am glad you are retiring , and I appreciate you for being an exemplary, bold leader for the past decade,” he added.
Rev. Prof. Frimpong-Manso remarked that the successes chalked during his tenure were by the grace of God and added that, though he was retiring, he would continue to serve God and the church.
He used the opportunity to urge young pastors to seek the face of God in all the decisions they made. He added that success could only be guaranteed by God and not man.
By Spectator Reporter
The National Identification Authority has resumed the Ghana Card registration exercise for children between the ages of 6 and 14 in the Volta and Oti regions.
According to the Authority, the exercise begins on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, in collaboration with the National Health Insurance Authority.
In a statement issued on May 4, the NIA said the exercise forms part of a nationwide campaign aimed at registering about 3.1 million children to strengthen Ghana’s national identity system.
The Authority explained that the Volta and Oti regions are the first areas selected for the phased national rollout, with each phase expected to last at least 21 days.
Registration teams are expected to move from school to school, covering both public and private institutions, to register eligible children.
The NIA said registration will take place daily from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
It added that children within the age bracket who are not in school can visit designated schools or registration centres in their communities to register.
According to the Authority, parents or guardians registering a child must present the child’s original birth certificate, valid Ghanaian passport or certificate of acquired citizenship.
Where these documents are unavailable, a parent, relative or legal guardian may complete an Oath of Identity form.
The NIA further explained that in cases where a child has no known relatives, two Social Welfare Officers may vouch for the child under oath.
Parents and guardians who have enrolled their children onto the National Health Insurance Scheme were encouraged to present the child’s NHIS card or number during registration.
The Authority stressed that persons presenting children for registration must be Ghanaian citizens, at least 18 years old, mentally sound and possess a valid Ghana Card.
The NIA also advised children who registered during the 2024 pilot phase but have not yet received their cards to visit their district offices for collection.
The Authority warned that providing false information or assisting in the registration of non-Ghanaians is a criminal offence punishable by law.
It reaffirmed its commitment to building a secure, reliable and inclusive national identity system for all Ghanaians.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Police in the Aburi District arrested 11 suspects for alleged possession of arms and ammunition without authority in connection with the Adambrobe chieftaincy dispute, the Command revealed on Monday.
Ten suspects were arrested on Sunday, May 3, at Adambrobe, Aburi.
Police identified them as Dawu Joseph, a farmer; Kwame Aboagye, a vulcanizer; Samuel Obeng, a taxi driver in Adambrobe; Owusu Paul, a member of the Adambrobe Asekyere family; Jerry John Kwame Atilla, a businessman in Sowutuom; and private security men Evans Dekadzor, Christian Atsu, Samuel Annan, Thomas Davidson, and Richard Agyeman.
The Aburi District Command retrieved five pump-action rifles, 23 live cartridges, one taser, six phones, and one body armor during the operation.
Police also impounded two vehicles used to transport the suspects: an unregistered Ford pickup and a Toyota Corolla with registration number GE 2560-19.
An additional suspect, Douglas Amoako Danquah, was arrested Monday, May 4, after being sighted in a procession within the area, police said.
The arrests are linked to the ongoing chieftaincy dispute in Adambrobe.
Suspects are currently in police custody assisting in investigations.
The Eastern Regional Police Command assured the public of their continued commitment to maintaining peace and stability in Adambrobe and urge all parties to exercise restraint.
