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Assemblies of God cuts sod for construction of Legacy Temples
Rev Wengam drives one of the earth moving machines at the site
The General Superintendent of Assemblies of God (AG), Ghana, Rev. Stephen Yenusom Wengam has cut the sod to kick-start the construction of Legacy Temples for the church at a ceremony in Adansi Asokwa in the Ashanti Region.
The Legacy Temple Project is an initiative within the vision of the General Superintendent dubbed “The Transformation Agenda” and aimed at championing the construction of church buildings to be called Legacy Temples in newly-planted churches especially in rural communities.
The plan is for individuals, groups and agencies within the church to put up these buildings in places of their choice.
The ceremony coincided with the sod cutting for the construction of one such Legacy Temple at Adansi Asokwa.
Addressing the gathering to cut the sod for the project, Rev. Wengam recounted the genesis of AG in Yendi in 1931, which was then within a rural area of the Northern Region.
He noted that most AG churches in rural areas were not blessed with decent places of worship, hence the vision to encourage members of the church to build temples in rural areas.
He hoped that people would respond to build thousands of churches in Ghana.
He cited the example of the Centurion in Luke Chapter 7 who built a synagogue for the Jews and King David who had purposed in his heart to build a temple for God, saying, such persons have a special place in the heart of God.
Rev Wengam noted, that there is no such time as the perfect time, and called on members to begin to exercise faith and take the step to do it.
He said no church deserves to worship under trees, and that every church deserves a decent place to worship, announcing that church members who take the initiative to build temples for churches shall be honoured at General Council meetings.
The General Superintendent and his wife showed the way for the construction of Legacy Temples, when they sponsored the construction of a 300-seater Chapel at Goaso in the Ahafo region.
They are currently sponsoring the completion of the temple of the first Assemblies of God Ghana Church in Yendi, where missionaries first set up the church in Ghana in 1931.
Rev Wengam paid special tribute to the Adansi Asokwahene, Nana Ofori Kusi Ampofo II, for giving the land free of charge for the purpose of building the temple.
In response, Nana Kusi said the land belongs to God and so, he could not refuse to give it back to him for the building of the temple. Special prayers were said for the chief and the people of Adansi.
The Lead Sponsor of the project, Deacon Kwabena Adu-Boahene said the decision to build the temple came from an observation made by his mother during the funeral of his late father.
The 500-seater auditorium has an office, upper terrace and children’s chapel. It is expected to be completed by the end of the year.
Present at the ceremony were, the Assistant General Superintendent of AG, Ghana, Rev. Tito Adjei and his wife, the General Treasurer, Rev. Simon Abu Baba and his wife, and the President of the Ministers’ Wives Association of AG Mrs Monica Wengam.
Also present was the Regional Superintendent of the Ashanti West Region of AG, Rev. Kofi Bempah. the Secretary of the Legacy Temple Commission, Deacon Aguriba who also addressed the gathering.
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Health Minister leads delegation Mimi Darko’s appointment as AMA Director General
Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, Minister for Health and Member of Parliament has led a delegation to secure the appointment of Dr Delese Mimi Darko, Chief Executive Officer of the Food and Drugs Authority, as the Director General of the African Medicines Agency (AMA) during the ongoing 2nd Ordinary Session of the Conference of State Parties in Kigali, Rwanda.
This prestigious appointment, achieved through a competitive process, marks a proud and historic moment for Ghana and the entire continent.
It highlights Dr. Darko’s exceptional leadership, professionalism, and unwavering commitment to enhancing public health and regulatory systems across Africa.
The Minister expressed his deep appreciation to President John Dramani Mahama for his strong support and leadership throughout this process.
Mr.Akandoh congratulated Dr. Mimi Darko and Team Ghana for their incredibly successful campaign.
The AMA was established by the African Union on November 5, 2021, with the primary objective of improving access to quality, safe, and effective medical products throughout the continent. Its creation aims to facilitate the regulation and oversight of essential medicines at a continental level while promoting collaboration among African countries and regions.
The Agency’s mission is to provide leadership in creating an enabling regulatory environment for the pharmaceutical sector in Africa, ensuring that the African population has access to essential medical products and technologies.
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Police arrest five suspects involved in robbery cases in Ashanti Region
The Police Intelligence Directorate (PID) in the Ashanti Region has informed the public about a recent breakthrough in the fight against armed robbery in the Denchemuoso District.
Following a series of robbery incidents in the area, on April 22, 2025, PID/Ashanti operatives, acting on credible intelligence, apprehended one Michael Owusu Ansah, alias Baby Last, aged 32.
The suspect had been on the police wanted list since 2016 in connection with a robbery and the murder of Police Officer G/Cpl Frank Essel of SWAT/Ashanti, which occurred at the Open Space Hotel in Denchemuoso on May 19, 2016.
During interrogation, the suspect confessed to engaging in multiple street and residential robberies in Denchemuoso, Atwima-Techiman, Asuoyeboah, and surrounding areas.
He also disclosed that his gang operated with knives, pistols, and pump-action guns.
Further investigations led to the identification and arrest of his accomplices, namely:Emmanuel Owusu, alias Cassidy, Maxwell Gyimah, alias Nana Kwame, Sudais Oxford Ntiamoah, alias The Man Sudais and Rhano Okyere, alias Demon
These individuals were arrested from their hideouts within Atwima-Techiman and Denchemuoso.
However, one suspect, remains at large and efforts are underway to apprehend him and recover the weapons used in the robberies.
All five arrested suspects were arraigned before the Atasomanso Circuit Court on May 13, 2025.
They were remanded into police custody and are scheduled to reappear on June 4, 2025.
