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Struggles in life must strengthen your faith in God — Pastor Dangana
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The West-Central Africa Division of the Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) Church in Abidjan, through its treasurer, Pastor Markus Musa Dangana, has encouraged Christians especially SDA members to strengthen their faith and trust in God amidst life’s challenges.
According to him, Christians are bound to face tribulations and trials that test their faith, but they should remain hopeful and trust in God’s plan.
Pastor Dangana made the call during a 10-day Bible lecture series on the theme ‘Hope for Today’ held in Ada-Koforidua.
Pastor Dangana said struggles were preparations for a journey with Christ and urged them not to let their situations distance them from God.
He emphasised the need for children of God to be vigilant, that the signs of Christ’s second coming were evident, drawing parallels with the days of Noah, where only those who obeyed God’s call were saved.
Pastor Dangana urged the audience that their journey with Christ would soon come to an end, and the pain of their struggles would be forgotten.
He encouraged them to remain hopeful and focus on their spiritual journey, trusting in God’s plan for their lives.
The President of the East Ghana Conference of the SDA Church, Pastor Samuel Bonya Arlo, who also spoke at the event, advised the church to hold on to their faith and renew their relationship with God to attain His promises.
He noted that the programme was a collaborative effort between the West-Central Africa Division, the Southern Ghana Union Conference, East Ghana Conference, and the New Life District.
By Linda Abrefi Wadie
Renowned tourism advocate, and Deputy Chief ExecutiveOfficer (CEO) of Ghana TourismAuthority (GTA), Abeiku Santana, has expressed gratitude to Tourism and Hospital (TOHO) Africa after being recognised among outstanding personalities for his contributions to tourism and hospitality on the continent.
In a statement following the announcement, Santana said he was “deeply honoured and sincerely grateful” for the recognition, but stressed that the award was not about him alone.
“This honour is not a personal achievement but a testament to the collective efforts of everyone I have had the privilege to work with over the years,” he stated.
The Deputy CEO of GTA dedicated the recognition to the Government of Ghana, the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, the Ghana Tourism Authority, his colleagues, industry stakeholders, the media, his family, and “every Ghanaian who believes in the power of tourism to transform lives and drive national development.”
Mr.Aggrey reaffirmed his commitment to championing sustainable tourism and promoting Ghana’s rich culture and heritage.
He added that he will continue working with partners across Africa to position the continent as “the world’s preferred destination for tourism, investment, and cultural exchange.”
He also congratulated all other personalities recognised in the *
TOHO100 list.
“Thank you, TOHO Africa, for this honour. Congratulations to all the outstanding personalities recognised,” he said.
The TOHO 100 recognises 100 leading figures in tourism leadership and hospitality across Africa who are driving growth, innovation, and destination marketing on the continent.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Vice President of IMANI Africa, Kofi Bentil, has criticised the Accra Metropolitan Assembly’s directive requiring residents and traders to close their shops and participate in the August National Sanitation Day clean-up exercise.
His comments followed the Assembly’s announcement that all trading activities should cease from 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon on Saturday, August 1, 2026, while residents take part in cleaning activities across the metropolis.
In a statement posted on social media, Mr Bentil described the approach as “absurd” and argued that sanitation officials were shifting their responsibilities onto the public.
“The people whose job it is to clean but have failed are asking their employers who have paid them to clean to rather leave their jobs and professions to come and do the work they’ve paid these officials to do,” he stated.
He contended that the exercise creates additional problems and reflects poor leadership and planning.
“This absurdity which only creates more problem goes on because our leaders think backwards,” he added.
Mr Bentil further stated that Ghana would need a different approach to sanitation management, saying, “When we finally wake up and get serious, this silly approach will stop.”
The AMA has maintained that the exercise is aimed at improving environmental sanitation, preventing flooding and protecting public health.
The Assembly also warned that persons who fail to participate or who engage in trading activities during the clean-up period could face arrest, fines or prosecution under its sanitation bye-laws.
By: Jacob Aggrey
