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Christians urged to be honest in dealings
The Bishop of Berberati in the Central African Republic (CAR), Most Rev. Dennis Kofi Agbenyadzi, has urged Christians to demonstrate the spirit of honesty in all their dealings.
He said following Jesus Christ, who is the light of the world, demanded that they succumbed to the teachings of Jesus, “lead upright lives devoid of lies and all forms of evil,” he said.
In a homily at St. John of God Catholic Church, Amrahia, near Oyibi in Accra recently, he asked the faithful to reflect on the values of integrity and truthfulness.
Bishop Agbenyadzi advised them to pray constantly in order to enable them to overcome the myriad of temptations in the world.
He urged all to keep in high esteem their baptismal vows, always study the word of God, and stressed the need for them to spend valuable time in adoration to the Blessed Sacrament.
During the Holy Mass, Madam Mabel Dzokoto, who was elected as the fourth President of St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Society of St. John of God Catholic Church, Amrahia, was introduced to the congregation and prayed over.
Opanyin Mabel Dzokoto, who is also known for her charitable works in the church, had provided choir robes for the Youth Choir of the church.
Additionally, as the Past Noble Advisor, Madam Dzokoto is serving her second term as the Regional Secretary/Regional Monitoring and Evaluation Officer of the Ho/Jasikan Region of the Marshallan Society. She is also credited as the founding member of St. John of God Catholic Church, Amrahia, Marshallan Association, as well as the Acting Vice Chairperson of the association.
Madam Dzokoto, who solicited the support of all during her tenure, called for love and the spiritual upliftment of members.
Opanyin Catherine Mensah, who is the immediate past President of the association, said membership had grown from 25 to 108, increased its finances and expressed her willingness to mentor the Children’s Wing of the society, known as the ‘Little Flowers’.
A patron of the society, Opanyin Irene Budu, urged members to imitate the examples of St. Theresa of the Child Jesus in their lives.
By Raymond Kyekye
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The Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has announced a series of reforms aimed at improving transparency, efficiency, and youth development in Ghana’s sports sector.
Appearing before the Public Accounts Committee of Parliament today, Mr. Adams said the Ministry had set up a Fixed Asset Coordinating Unit within the National Sports Authority (NSA) to properly assess and manage the value of national sports infrastructure.
The move, he explained, is meant to boost revenue generation and ensure accountability in the management of state-owned sports facilities.
The Minister revealed plans to introduce an e-ticketing system across all stadiums and sporting events in the country.
According to him, this initiative will make event management more transparent, efficient, and secure.
Mr. Adams further disclosed that the Ministry is in the final stages of completing a new National Sports Policy, which for the first time will fully integrate recreation into Ghana’s national development agenda.
The policy, he said, is expected to be ready by the first quarter of 2026.
Another key announcement was the creation of a School Sports Agency, which he described as a “critical structure to drive talent discovery, youth engagement, and athlete development from the ground up.”
He said the agency will serve as the foundation for grooming Ghana’s future champions.
Mr. Adams assured Parliament that the Ministry remains committed to building a modern, inclusive, and accountable sports and recreation ecosystem that delivers value, opportunity, and national pride.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has defended the ongoing prosecution of former Chief Executive of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Dr Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, stressing that the case is backed by solid evidence and involves serious offences.
The office explained that Dr Abdul-Hamid, who is facing trial before the Criminal High Court in Accra, is charged with conspiracy to commit extortion, extortion by a public officer, using public office for profit, and money laundering.
It indicated that he and two NPA officials allegedly plotted to extort about GH¢291 million and US$332,000 from bulk oil transporters and oil marketing companies between December 2022 and December 2024.
The OSP said he is also accused of unlawfully receiving GH¢24 million and GH¢230,000 from oil transporters under the guise of performing official duties, and of using his position for personal gain.
According to the office, investigations showed that he possessed GH¢15.3 million, an amount far beyond his legitimate income and suspected to be proceeds of crime.
It revealed that assets worth over GH¢100 million and US$100,000 have been seized and frozen, with additional properties still under tracing.
The OSP maintained that the prosecution is a major step toward protecting public funds and promoting accountability in the petroleum sector, adding that no public official is above the law.
The case continues on Thursday, 13 November 2025.
By: Jacob Aggrey
