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Beware of quack pastors in the last days/ Upsurge of quack pastors sign of end time
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Pastor Markus Dangana Musa
The Treasurer for the West-Central Africa Division of the Seventh – day Adventist (SDA) Church in Abidjan, Pastor Markus Musa Dangana has advised Christians, especially SDA church to be cautious of the recent influx of self-proclaimed men of God in the society.
This, he said, was because the second coming of Jesus Christ was nearer than how people believe.
He gave the advice at a nine-day Satellite Bible Series at the New Life S.D.A church in Koforidua on the theme ‘Almost Home.’
It was organised by the Church to reach out to the world and remind Christians of the second coming of Jesus Christ.
Pastor Dangana warned the church against such the self-proclaimed pastors who do not bring hope to people but rather lead them into their graves before their time.
According to Pastor Dangana, the teachings of the false pastors and men of God were nothing but fallacy, because they interpret the Bible in their own way without the power of God.
”They read the current issues in the world and attach a Bible verse they do not even understand to frighten people in these difficult times” he said.
Pastor Dangana encouraged Christians to be vigilant and decisive in order not to fall into the traps of these self-styled prophets.
He advised the church especially the SDA church members to hold on to their faith and renew their commitment and relationship with God to enjoy his promises.
He said these were the days that people should seriously run to God and stop seeking for power and material things.
The Pastor Dangana also urged political leaders to give campaign promises that can be fulfilled because everyone would account for his or her deeds on earth.
The Omanhene of the New Juaben Traditional Area, Daasebre Kwahu Boateng III in a speech read on his behalf by the Gyaashene of the Area, Nana Twumasi Danquah urged members to strive to live a life that reflect the love and compassion of Jesus Christ.
The Eastern Regional Minister, Mr Seth Kwame Acheampong in a speech read on his behalf by Ms. Sarah Somuah congratulated the church for its continuous support to government in education and health.
The programme was organised by the West-Central Africa Division, Southern Ghana Union Conference, East Ghana Conference and the New Life S.D.A church.
Construction of a major underground stormwater drain along the Dr. Busia Highway within the Kaneshie enclave will commence on September 7, 2026.
The Project Coordinator for the Greater Accra Resilient and Integrated Development (GARID) Project, Dr. Kwadwo Ohene Sarfo, announced this at a special media briefing on Wednesday.
According to him, the works will involve the construction of a double-cell underground rectangular drain measuring approximately 10 metres wide and 1.95 kilometres long, stretching from Pamprom Junction to First Light Junction.
The new drain will replace the existing two 1.2-metre diameter pipes, which are inadequate to carry the volume of stormwater in the area.
Dr. Sarfo said the drain will connect at one end to the recently completed section within the Accra Academy campus and at the other end to the existing drain at Pamprom Junction.
He said the construction is expected to run from September 2026 to October 2027.
The project forms part of government’s broader flood prevention and mitigation programme aimed at addressing perennial flooding in Accra.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The former Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has withdrawn from the party’s National Chairmanship race.
In a statement issued yesterday, Chairman Wontumi who is currently serving a 20-year jail term said his decision was driven by his love for the party and his unwillingness to let his personal circumstances distract the NPP from its rebuilding efforts.
“There are moments in the life of a man when the heart wants to continue, but duty demands sacrifice. Moments when one must quietly set aside personal ambition, not because the dream has died, but because the family he loves must not be made to carry his burden. Today, I find myself at such a painful moment,” he wrote.
He disclosed that after many nights of prayer, sober reflection and consultations with his family, legal team, party elders, campaign team and trusted supporters, he concluded that his present situation must not become an additional burden on the NPP.
“This is not the decision my heart desired, but sometimes, true love requires us to release what we deeply want in order to protect what we love even more,” he added.
Recounting his years of service, Chairman Wontumi said he had served the party with everything within him, walking through heat and rain, travelling to remote communities and standing with the grassroots in both victory and defeat.
“For many years, I have served the NPP with everything within me… The NPP is not merely a political party to me. It is my family. It is my home. It is a cause to which I have dedicated a significant part of my life,” he stated.
He explained that the party, already carrying the pain of electoral defeat and the huge responsibility of preparing for the future, should not be made to carry his personal weight.
“That is why I cannot allow my present situation or personal ambition to distract the party from the difficult work of rebuilding. I cannot ask the party to carry my weight when it is already carrying the pain of defeat and the enormous responsibility of preparing for the battle ahead. I would rather carry this pain quietly than allow the party I love to suffer because of me,” he said.
He further sympathized with his supporters across the 16 regions, acknowledging that the decision would be painful for many who had sacrificed for his campaign.
“To my teeming supporters across all sixteen regions, I know this message will hurt. I know many of you will read it with tears in your eyes because I understand the sacrifices you have made for this journey,” he said.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
