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Church of Pentecost honours Apostle Gakpetor and family
The Anyaa Ablekuma Area of the Church of Pentecost (CoP) last Sunday held a farewell service in honour of the Area Pastor, Apostle Samuel Kojo Gakpetor and Family.
The service which was held at the Anyaa Central Auditorium and officiated by Apostle Patrick Aseyoro, Odorkor Area Head attracted all Ministers and their wives in the Area, Area Executives of the various Ministries, government officials, traditional authorities, family members as well as friends and well-wishers.
Apostle Aseyoro, in a short sermon, said God’s purpose for mankind was to do His work and draw more souls for His Kingdom.
He said despite the obstacles, once “He has called and sent you, He will go before you and direct your paths as He told the Israelites.”
He admonished Apostle Gakpetor to continue to seek the face and direction of God in all his endeavours.
He stressed on the need for the new Apostle not to hesitate on seeking the views of church members in whichever decisions he may want to take in line with his duties.
As part of the event, the Area Presbytery and Women’s Ministry as well as other ministries, paid glowing tribute to Apostle Gakpetor and his wife and presented citations and plaques to them for their immense contributions towards the growth of the Church in the Area during his tenure.
Apostle and Mrs Grace Gakpetor and family expressed appreciation to the church members and leadership for their support and cooperation during their four year stay in the Anyaa Ablekuma Area.
Dignitaries present at the event included: Hon. Dr Dickson Adomako Kissi (Member of Parliament for Anyaa Sowutuom), Madam Cynthia Animaa Badu, (NCCE, Ga Central) Apostle Professor Opoku Onyinah, (Former Chairman, CoP) and Apostle Alexander Nana Yaw Kumi-Larbi (General Secretary, of CoP).
By Vivian Arthur
The 24 Hour Economy Authority has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Hunan Architectural Design Institute Group to support the planning of the Volta Economic Corridor.
The agreement aims to guide how land within the corridor will be used, design key infrastructure, and develop systems that will support large scale production.
The partnership will focus on detailed planning to make the area ready for investment and smooth business operations.
The project will include the development of agroecological parks, industrial zones, and transport networks to connect production centres to markets.
According to the Authority, proper planning is critical to building strong economic systems and expanding production across the corridor.
It noted that the collaboration with the Chinese design firm will help lay a solid foundation for industrial growth and long term development within the Volta Economic Corridor.
By: Jacob Aggrey
President of the Ghana Bar Association, Efua Ghartey, has called on judges and lawyers to carry out their duties with humility, fairness, and a strong sense of responsibility.
She made the appeal during the Supreme Court at 150 celebration held at the University of Ghana, under the theme “Honouring the past, celebrating the present and defining the future.”
Addressing participants, she noted that those in the legal profession occupy positions of great power and influence, and must therefore remain humble in the discharge of their duties.
She urged both the bench and the bar to deliver justice without fear or ill will, stressing the need for fairness in handling cases.
Reflecting on the significance of the celebration, she explained that the year 1876 marks not only the establishment of the Supreme Court but also the beginning of formally trained lawyers in the Gold Coast.
The GBA President questioned what Ghana would be without the rule of law, which is upheld by judges and lawyers, adding that the country could descend into a system where only the strongest survive if justice is not properly administered.
She further encouraged legal practitioners to reflect on their responsibilities and remain committed to upholding the rule of law for the benefit of all citizens.
By: Jacob Aggrey
