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Prioritise needs of parents over girlfriends – Catholic Priest
A visiting Priest at the St. Augustine Catholic Church in the Ashaiman Municipality, Reverend Father Marcel Danyo has advised young men in love not to prioritise the needs of their partners in romantic relationships over that of their parents.
This has been the case for a number of young people who later regret their actions.
Rev. Fr. Danyo observed that it was an unfortunate trend that some men were willing to go to any lengths to satisfy their fiancées demands, but were ready to make up an excuse to appease their when it came meeting their basic necessities, such as paying for hospital bills or for medication.
Delivering his sermon on the Third Sunday of Lent Year B, he said taking care of one’s wife-to-be was not wrong but where the wants for material things were prioritised over things that were emergencies, was an issue which demanded a conscious effort to deal with.
He said some young men were quick to tell their mothers or fathers they were in financial difficulties and so could not help them but would quickly give it to their girlfriends without a second thought.
“Some of the boyfriends, even if they don’t have, would quickly go and borrow for their girlfriends but will tell their mothers stories, “ he said.
Rev FrDanyo said it was better to do things for parents while they were alive and not wait until they were dead to organize big funerals to honour them.
He said parents must be made to feel loved while they were alive so that they could also have the opportunity to bless their children).
He said it was important to make parents feel loved so that when they were no more, they would be happy and commend themselves for doing what was right.
He said it should not be the opposite where a man cried over the death of his parent because he did not take good care of them.
The visiting priest also advised the youth to be compassionate towards anyone they came across.
“Don’t be selective with people. See Christ in everyone,” he urged.
He said in the period of Lent and even beyond, everyone should go a step further to be generous to all they encounter or ask for assistance.
He stressed the need for all persons to be humble and not feel too powerful because they have money or positions, such that they treat all others with disrespect.
From DzifaTettehTay, Ashaiman
President John Dramani Mahama has visited the Akosombo Dam to assess the impact of a fire incident at a substation operated by the Ghana Grid Company.
The fire is reported to have caused the loss of more than 1,000 megawatts from the national power grid, affecting electricity supply in parts of the country.
During the visit, he inspected ongoing restoration works and received briefings from engineers on efforts to restore power. He commended them for what he described as a swift and professional response to the situation.
According to him, the government remains committed to restoring stable electricity supply as quickly as possible.
He added that steps are also being taken to strengthen the resilience of Ghana’s energy infrastructure to prevent similar incidents in the future.
The Ghana Grid Company has not yet provided a detailed timeline for full restoration, but work is ongoing to bring affected systems back on stream.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Ghana’s Finance Minister, Cassiel Ato Forson, says he and his deputy have publicly filed their annual tax returns to demonstrate leadership and encourage compliance among citizens.
In a facebook post, he explained that the move was meant to show that public officials must lead by example when it comes to fulfilling civic duties.
“Leadership must be demonstrated, not declared,” he said.
He commended Ghanaian taxpayers for their continued contribution to national development, noting that tax compliance plays a key role in sustaining government activities.
According to him, paying taxes is both a legal and moral responsibility. He stressed that all citizens, including public officials, professionals, and businesses, are equal before the law and must meet their tax obligations.
He added that tax revenue is essential for funding key sectors such as education, healthcare, infrastructure, and security.
The minister praised the Ghana Revenue Authority for its work, especially during the ongoing Tax and Good Governance Month in April. He said the initiative helps to educate the public and promote voluntary compliance.
He urged the authority to intensify public education and continue reforms aimed at simplifying tax processes, reducing compliance costs, and improving transparency.
He further encouraged individuals and businesses that are yet to file their returns to do so promptly, adding that support systems and digital platforms are available to assist them.
He said building a strong tax culture would strengthen the country’s economy, improve accountability, and promote fairness in society.
By: Jacob Aggrey
