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Akuapem North Presiding Member donates to Muslims
Mallam Muniru Abdul (2nd from right) thanking the donorwhile Mrs Florence Ofei Asiedu, (left) and the Chief
Imam of Akuapem North, Haruna Abdul(right) look on
The Presiding Member of the Akuapem North Municipality, Asiedu Ofei, has donated 38 bags of rice, cartons of vegetable oil and boxes of key soap worth Ghc40,000 to Muslims in seven communities in the area .
The items were to support the Muslims living in the seven communities to observe the Idul-Adha festival. The seven communities are, Akropong, Larteh, Mampong, Kwamoso, Adawso, Tinkong and Kokoomu.
According to Mr Ofei Asiedu who has been for the past 10 years been donating similar items including cattle to the Muslims, the donation was to promote peace, love and harmony between Moslems and Christians within the municipality.
Mr Ofei, who is also a businessman and a strong believer of the Christian faith said if such prevailing cordial relation between the two religious groups was sustained, it would go a long way to accelerate the growth and development of the communities in the municipality.
“Let us always see ourselves as Christians and Muslims, especially Children of God in one big family and continue to live in peace to develop our communities,” he stated.
The items were presented on Mr Ofei’s behalf by an Assembly Member of the area, and also an elder of the Muslim community, Oheneba Charles Tetteh.
He was accompanied by the wife of the donor, Mrs Florence Asiedu Ofei.
It was received by Mallam Muniru Abdul who thanked the donor for the gesture.
Mallam Muniru Abdul prayed for Allah’s blessings for the donor and his family and assured that the items would be shared to all especially the needy.
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The New Times Corporation (NTC) on Monday held its annual thanksgiving service, bringing together staff and management to reflect on the past year, express gratitude, and renew their commitment to the organisation’s growth.
At the service, the Deputy Chairperson of the Interim Management Committee (IMC) and a Board Member of the New Times Corporation (NTC), Madam Charity Binka, called for strong and intentional collaboration among staff, emphasising that unity and teamwork were crucial to transforming the corporation during its challenging times.
“This is a time to break silos, share ideas and work together as one team with a shared vision,” she said, adding that innovation and digital transformation must be embraced to secure NTC’s future.
Madam Binka expressed gratitude to God for sustaining the corporation and its employees despite financial and operational difficulties.
“Though the journey has not been smooth, God has sustained us. We are here today because of His grace,” she indicated, acknowledging the resilience and dedication of staff who have kept The Ghanaian Times and The Spectator among the country’s most respected newspapers.
Quoting Jeremiah 29:11, she encouraged staff to remain hopeful and confident that brighter days lie ahead.
Delivering the sermon, Rev. John Akorli of Word Divine International Ministry at Sukura, Accra, cautioned staff against excessive talking and gossip, warning that careless speech could create unnecessary problems.
Rev. Akorli further reminded staff that their identity should not be defined by past mistakes, family background, or negative labels.
He encouraged them to live confidently, depend on God’s guidance, and remain focused on their responsibilities, noting that spiritual awareness and discipline were essential to personal and organisational growth.
The service ended with prayers for unity, renewal, and a prosperous new chapter for the New Times Corporation.
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The Catholic Bishop of the Koforidua Diocese, Bishop Joseph Afrifa Agyekum, has expressed concern over the rising rate of divorce in the country, attributing the trend largely to inadequate knowledge about marriage and misplaced expectations of couples.
He said many marriages were collapsing because couples entered into the union without a clear understanding of the responsibilities, sacrifices and commitments that marriage demands.
The Bishop raised the concern while addressing congregants at the 50th anniversary of the Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church at Madina on Sunday.
According to him, marriage was increasingly being viewed through unrealistic lenses shaped by social media, peer pressure and material expectations, rather than mutual respect, patience and shared values.
“Many people go into marriage with expectations that are not grounded in reality. When those expectations are not met, conflict sets in and eventually leads to separation or divorce,” he observed.
The Bishop noted that some couples lacked proper preparation before marriage, adding that pre-marital counselling was often treated as a formality rather than an opportunity to gain deeper insight into marital life.
He stressed the need for churches, families and society to intensify education on marriage, particularly among the youth, to help them make informed decisions before entering into marital unions.
The Bishop also urged married couples to embrace dialogue, forgiveness and understanding, saying disagreements were inevitable but could be resolved through patience and commitment.
He urged couples experiencing challenges to seek counselling instead of resorting to separation, emphasising that strong families remained the foundation of a stable and progressive society.
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