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Motherhood goes beyond biology Include impactful women in celebrating Mothers’ Day
On the occasion of Mothers’ Day celebration, a Lady Reverend Minister, Mrs Florence Ama Bentil, has said that the festival should not only be focused on biological mothers but other women that have impacted and invested into the lives of others.
Rev. Mrs Bentil, who is the wife of the Senior Pastor of Liberty Centre Assemblies of God Church Lapaz in Accra, explained that there were women without children of their own but have supported others in various ways to achieve their dreams and aspirations.
“Such women cannot be left out of the celebration; they must equally be celebrated just like the biological mothers,” she mentioned.
Mrs Bentil said this in an interview with The Spectator on Wednesday in Accra as Ghana joins the rest of the world to celebrate Mothers’ Day tomorrow.
The day was set aside to celebrate mothers in countries throughout the world and is marked on every second Sunday in the month of May.
Speaking ahead of the celebration, Lady Rev. Bentil, who doubles as a Counsellor, said it was instructive to note that the emotions of the day could be mixed for biological mothers and women without any fruit of the womb.
“The day is either one of joy or sorrow for mothers, especially for those who do not have their own children. Definitely, it will break their hearts when they hear of Mothers’ Day.”
But some of these women without biological children, according to Rev. Mrs Bentil may have taken care of other people’s children and through that show of love and compassion have impacted lives positively.
According to her, mothers should always be celebrated because of their unique qualities and the roles they perform in the lives of many.
“Setting the day aside to celebrate our mothers is good but we must also know that we must not only wait for this particular day to appreciate a mother. We need to remember the women who took care of us and nurtured us to become what we are today. Let’s put in our best to celebrate them,” she stressed.
She then urged the youth to put in an effort to impact generations and those around them, and not wait to become mothers before impacting the lives of others.
The Marriage Counsellor also cautioned young women not to rush into marriages to be celebrated on Mothers’ Day.
“Single women must not rush into marriage just for the fun of it. They should wait for God’s time. They must not force themselves into marriages or have children though unmarried.”
“To the Christian young women, “I will ask them to wait for God’s time and invest into other lives which will yield results in future,” she admonished.
Additionally, she said an ideal way to celebrate a mother was to obey and honour her as Bible specified in the book of Ephesians 6:1-3.
To the mothers, she advised them to keep praying for their children and urged them not to put pressure on them with what they see on social media.
By Esinam Jemima Kuatsinu
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
