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Catholic Church honours Speaker of Parliament
The Wa Diocese of the Catholic Church has honoured the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, for what it described as his enduring legacy of leadership grounded in wisdom and service.
The recognition took place during a Eucharistic celebration held in his honour at the Chapel of the Bishop of the Wa Diocese on 30th January 2026.
During the service, the Bishop of Wa Diocese, Most Rev Francis Bomansaan, praised the Speaker for his statesmanship and commitment to the underprivileged.
He noted that the Upper West Region and Ghana at large are fortunate to have a selfless leader and devoted Catholic serving as Speaker of Parliament.
A citation presented to Rt Hon Bagbin described him as a Christ like leader who exemplifies humility, service, love and integrity.
The citation noted that in a time when truth and integrity are scarce in public life, he stands out as a figure whose honesty offers guidance and hope.
In a brief statement, the Speaker expressed gratitude to the Catholic Church for the honour and called for continued prayers and spiritual guidance for national leadership.
He also highlighted the role of the Catholic Church in Ghana’s development, particularly in deprived areas such as the Upper West Region.
He described the Church as a major pillar of development in northern Ghana and commended its contribution to education and health through the establishment and management of quality schools and health facilities.
Speaker Bagbin encouraged the Church to continue addressing both the spiritual and material needs of the underprivileged.
He further pledged Parliament’s support for the initiatives of religious bodies and faith based organisations across the country.
The event ended with prayers led by the Bishop and a group of priests, who asked for good health and divine blessings for the Speaker.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Ahyiresu and Abofrem, two quiet communities in the Atwima Mponua District, have been shaken to the core by a chilling midnight drama that reads like a nightmare.
A pastor and a young mother stand accused of attempting to bury a five‑month‑old baby girl alive, a crime that has ignited outrage and disbelief across the township.
According to police, Apostle Richmond Akwasi Frimpong, 36, Head Pastor of the Anointed Grace Prayer Ministry at Kuffour Camp, conspired with his uncle Emmanuel Appiah, 53, and the child’s mother, 23‑year‑old Beatrice Agyapomaa, to dispose of the infant, Anaya Achiaa, under the cover of darkness.
A fourth suspect, Emmanuel Donkor, remains on the run.
The suspects were caught near a refuse dump around 10 pm on April 9, 2026, after a vigilant resident, Akwasi Twezor, noticed their suspicious movements.
When confronted, they claimed the child was already dead and had palace approval for burial. But Twezor’s instincts proved right—the baby was still alive, gasping faintly for breath.
Chief Linguist, Nana Yaw Badu, later confirmed that Frimpong had misled him earlier in the evening, securing permission for burial by falsely declaring the child dead.
The infant was rushed to the Abofrem Clinic, where she is now responding well to treatment. Police described her as “very beautiful.”
Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Evelyn Yitamkey, Commander of DOVVSU in Bibiani, confirmed that the suspects have been provisionally charged.
Frimpong faces attempted murder and conspiracy charges, while Agyapomaa and Appiah are charged with conspiracy and abetment.
They were remanded by the Bibiani Circuit Court, presided over by Judge Frank Asiedu Nimako, to assist investigations.
The docket has been forwarded to the Attorney General’s Department for advice, ASP Yitamkey indicated.
The attempted crime has provoked fury among residents, many suspecting ritual motives aimed at bolstering the pastor’s influence.
Crowds attempted to attack the suspects outside court, but police intervention prevented mob justice.
The Assembly Member for Ahyiresu, Yusuf Suleiman, has assured residents that justice will be pursued swiftly.
From Kingsley E. Hope, Kumasi
The forecourt of the African University of Communications and Business (AUCB) in Accra came alive on Friday with colour, creativity and innovation, as Level 300 students transformed the space into a lively exhibition of ideas.
Under the theme “Building meaningful brands beyond the logo,” the students invited patrons into a world where ordinary products were reimagined through storytelling, design and purpose.
From scented candles to innovative food concepts, each stand told a unique story, one that went beyond aesthetics to capture identity, value and human connection.
For many of the students, the event was more than just an academic exercise; it was a moment to dream out loud.
Guided by their lecturer, Peter Wonders, they explored what it truly means to build a brand in today’s competitive world where trust, consistency and experience matter just as much as logos and slogans.
Chairman of the occasion, Nana Kum Gyata VI, in his remarks said a brand is what people say about you when you are not present.
At the end of the presentations, awards were presented to deserving groups with Vida Nyaneba emerging as the overall best branding student.
By Esinam Jemima Kuatsinu
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