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The faith and tolerance of an Evangelist were put to test on Monday evening when he was heckled by a trader for preaching near him.
With barely a few days for Christians to commemorate the death of Jesus Christ, the preacher at about 7pm that fateful day decided to extend the salvation message to Nungua main station in Accra for people to amend their ways and accept Christ as their Lord and Saviour.
His message appeared to have been resonating with his audience as he moved from one point to the other in high spirit to win souls but little did he expect crude opposition from another man who plied his trade at the taxi station.
According to eye witnesses, the trader, believed to be a foreigner, pounced on the preacher without provocation, seized his Bible, stamped on it on the ground and attempted to tear it apart instantly.
He was said to have further manhandled the megaphone preacher whose identity was not immediately known.
When the molestation became too much to bear, the preacher, infuriated by the rude and crude conduct of the trader, quickly defended himself and called for reinforcement from taxi drivers at the station.
The drivers intervened in the scuffle and released the Evangelist from the firm grip of angry trader.
But in an attempt to justify the attack, the trader said preaching the gospel at that material moment was an affront to his religion and that the preacher was an impediment with regard to the items he had displayed for sale.
A driver who gave his name Emmanuel and spoke to this reporter described the trader’s conduct as irrational, stating that many of his colleagues and other persons at the terminal were Christians hence it was baffling that the man “offended by the gospel” decided to react in an uncouth manner.
He said the Driver’s Union would subsequently take a decision and eject the trader from the terminal.
By Ernest Nutsugah
The Government of Ghana has expressed profound sadness over the passing of His Majesty Yaa Naa Abukari Mahama II, King of Dagbon.
In a statement issued on Monday, President John Dramani Mahama, on behalf of the Government, extended his deepest condolences to the Royal Family, the people of Dagbon, and the entire nation.
“The Government of Ghana has received with profound sadness the news of the passing of His Majesty Yaa Naa Abukari Mahama II,” the statement said.
President Mahama described the late King as a distinguished traditional ruler whose reign was defined by healing, reconciliation, and lasting peace in Dagbon following years of conflict.
The statement noted that His Majesty’s “unwavering commitment to unity, stability, and the welfare of his people created an enabling environment for development”and strengthened the partnership between traditional authorities and Government in advancing progress across Dagbon and Ghana.
The Government paid tribute to the life and legacy of Yaa Naa Abukari Mahama II, and honoured his invaluable service to the nation.
“May his wisdom, leadership, and dedication to peace continue to inspire future generations. May his soul rest in perfect peace,” the statement concluded.
The passing of Yaa Naa Abukari Mahama II marks the end of an era for Dagbon, which saw significant strides in unity and development under his leadership.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), Hohoe Municipality Command, has conducted fire safety inspections and public education at selected fuel filling stations within the municipality.
The exercise, held from July 3, 2026 to July 5, 2025 was led by the Municipal Commander, DO III Bismark Hosu-Porbley.
During the inspection, the team assessed the fire safety preparedness of the facilities. Staff were also educated on fire prevention, emergency response procedures, and the proper use of firefighting equipment.
Management of the affected fuel stations expressed appreciation for the exercise and pledged to comply with the recommended safety measures.
The GNFS said the exercise reaffirms its commitment to continuous fire safety awareness and risk reduction to safeguard lives and property.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
