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Circumstances leading to the death of Rev Anthony Boakye revealed
The General Overseer and Senior Pastor of Resurrection Power New Generation Church, Rev Dr Anthony Kwadwo Boakye yesterday passed away at Korle Bu Hospital in Accra.
The church in a letter signed by the legal counsel, Alexander K. Abban Esq. has confirmed that the Man of God passed on at 2:00 am on Tuesday, February 21, 2023.
According to the church, Reverend Anthony Boakye was suddenly struck down by a stroke on October 23, 2021, and was initially rushed to a private medical centre at Dansoman in Accra for his doctor to cater for him.
However, he was later taken on admission at the Healthlink Medical Centre at East Legon for further treatment and after three months his condition improved and was discharged and directed to undergo physiotherapy.
It further revealed that the late Rev.Anthony Boakye applied himself to physiotherapy and saw significant improvement, following which he resumed his pastoral duties virtually at an undisclosed location until he physically appeared on New Year’s eve to lead the church service himself.
This notwithstanding, on January 31, the family was compelled to take him back to the hospital when he complained of sharp pain in his left leg, and at the hospitality was detected that blood circulation in his left leg was not the best and for that reason the was the need to fly him out of the country for further medical care and possible surgery.
The statement adds that preparations were underway, unfortunately, he was suddenly taken I’ll and rushed to the cardiothoracic centre of the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital for treatment but passed on at 2:00 am on Tuesdays.
Further funeral announcements will be communicated to the general public in due course.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Muslims across the country celebrated this year’s Eid-ul-Adha in a colourful and spiritually uplifting atmosphere under the theme, “A Season of Sacrifice, Solidarity and Spiritual Renewal.”
The celebration brought together Muslims from diverse backgrounds in a remarkable display of faith, unity and cultural heritage.
The occasion was marked by special Eid prayers at various designated grounds, the slaughtering of rams in homes for sharing among family members, friends and the less privileged, as well as musical concerts and recreational activities including horse riding.
Leading the celebration was the Chief Imam, Dr Sheikh Osman Sharubutu.
While the national celebration was held at the Black Star Square where President John Dramani Mahama was the Special Guest of Honour, similar gatherings took place at different centres across the capital and other regions of the country.
A visit by The Spectator to some celebration grounds revealed Muslims, both young and old, elegantly dressed in colourful jalabiya and other Islamic attire, reflecting the rich culture and traditions of the Muslim community.
The celebration also portrayed the spirit of religious tolerance and peaceful coexistence in the country, as a number of Christians joined their Muslim counterparts to mark the occasion.
Muslim leaders and government officials used the opportunity to call on the faithful to uphold the teachings of the Holy Quran, renew their spiritual commitment and refrain from acts capable of undermining the peace, unity and security of the nation.
They further urged Ghanaians to continue to live in harmony and support one another for national development.
By Linda Abrefi Wadie
Dear Obaa Yaa,
During Eid-ul- Adha celebration, I decided to spend the weekend at my boyfriend’s place since we were planning towards our marriage.
To my surprise, what keeps me wide awake, restless and frustrated every single time is that he snores loudly like a generator running on full power, and I genuinely cannot get any rest
At a point, I thought it was just a normal thing, but I have realised it is something he does with ease and doesn’t see anything wrong with it.
When he steps out in the morning, I try to get enough sleep because I may not sleep in the evening.
The most annoying thing is that, he always wants to cuddle me. These two things are a no for me and a red flag.
We are about to get married, what should I do?
Enam, Keta.
Dear Enam,
The snoring and constant cuddling are frustrating, but you don’t have to choose between sleep and closeness.
Start with the snoring: check if it’s worse when he sleeps on his back, cut out alcohol before bed, try nasal strips or a humidifier, and see a doctor if he pauses while breathing.
For quick relief, foam earplugs or noise-cancelling headphones help a lot.
Separate blankets, a bigger bed, or sleeping apart on some nights often makes couples rest well and feel closer overall.
Bring this up before the wedding .Tell him you want to wake up next to him for years to come, but sleep deprivation makes you both miserable.
Test earplugs and side-sleeping this weekend, and if it’s still unbearable, bring in a doctor. Good sleep matters more for your marriage than staying glued together all night.
