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‘Don’t cut corners, God detests it’
Rev Awintia (in the middle) with some journalists.
The Assemblies of God (AG) Regional Superintendent for the Greater Accra East, Reverend Andrews Nelson Awintia, has said that difficult times must not be an excuse for people to cut corners.
“Cutting corners is evil and God is not in it. He does not support or promote it and He will not sit down for that to happen,” he said.
He said in crisis moment, a person should be careful about what comes across as a ‘juicy’ gift or offer because what looks like a solution usually ends up as a predicament.
Reverend Awintia gave the caution when he interacted with journalists from the Tema regional branch of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA).
It was aimed at encouraging the media to promote integrity and honesty in society.
He said sometimes things could be so hard with one’s back against the wall; but in such times, one should be more concerned about setting a good example.
Rev. Awintia said corrupt deals could give momentary satisfaction but comes with serious repercussions.
He said once people begun to do wrong things, it meant they did not have faith in the power of God to provide.
He said it was important for people to question the source of certain offers that come their way in order not to find themselves in difficult situations.
The Regional Superintendent said in crisis moment, one must be careful and note that, it was better to be poor with integrity than be rich and have no integrity.
He encouraged Ghanaians to be prayerful and trust God to show up even in the darkest hour and also always insist on doing right.
From Dzifa Tetteh Tay, Tema
Ahyiresu and Abofrem, two quiet communities in the Atwima Mponua District, have been shaken to the core by a chilling midnight drama that reads like a nightmare.
A pastor and a young mother stand accused of attempting to bury a five‑month‑old baby girl alive, a crime that has ignited outrage and disbelief across the township.
According to police, Apostle Richmond Akwasi Frimpong, 36, Head Pastor of the Anointed Grace Prayer Ministry at Kuffour Camp, conspired with his uncle Emmanuel Appiah, 53, and the child’s mother, 23‑year‑old Beatrice Agyapomaa, to dispose of the infant, Anaya Achiaa, under the cover of darkness.
A fourth suspect, Emmanuel Donkor, remains on the run.
The suspects were caught near a refuse dump around 10 pm on April 9, 2026, after a vigilant resident, Akwasi Twezor, noticed their suspicious movements.
When confronted, they claimed the child was already dead and had palace approval for burial. But Twezor’s instincts proved right—the baby was still alive, gasping faintly for breath.
Chief Linguist, Nana Yaw Badu, later confirmed that Frimpong had misled him earlier in the evening, securing permission for burial by falsely declaring the child dead.
The infant was rushed to the Abofrem Clinic, where she is now responding well to treatment. Police described her as “very beautiful.”
Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Evelyn Yitamkey, Commander of DOVVSU in Bibiani, confirmed that the suspects have been provisionally charged.
Frimpong faces attempted murder and conspiracy charges, while Agyapomaa and Appiah are charged with conspiracy and abetment.
They were remanded by the Bibiani Circuit Court, presided over by Judge Frank Asiedu Nimako, to assist investigations.
The docket has been forwarded to the Attorney General’s Department for advice, ASP Yitamkey indicated.
The attempted crime has provoked fury among residents, many suspecting ritual motives aimed at bolstering the pastor’s influence.
Crowds attempted to attack the suspects outside court, but police intervention prevented mob justice.
The Assembly Member for Ahyiresu, Yusuf Suleiman, has assured residents that justice will be pursued swiftly.
From Kingsley E. Hope, Kumasi
The forecourt of the African University of Communications and Business (AUCB) in Accra came alive on Friday with colour, creativity and innovation, as Level 300 students transformed the space into a lively exhibition of ideas.
Under the theme “Building meaningful brands beyond the logo,” the students invited patrons into a world where ordinary products were reimagined through storytelling, design and purpose.
From scented candles to innovative food concepts, each stand told a unique story, one that went beyond aesthetics to capture identity, value and human connection.
For many of the students, the event was more than just an academic exercise; it was a moment to dream out loud.
Guided by their lecturer, Peter Wonders, they explored what it truly means to build a brand in today’s competitive world where trust, consistency and experience matter just as much as logos and slogans.
Chairman of the occasion, Nana Kum Gyata VI, in his remarks said a brand is what people say about you when you are not present.
At the end of the presentations, awards were presented to deserving groups with Vida Nyaneba emerging as the overall best branding student.
By Esinam Jemima Kuatsinu
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