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‘Defective society leads to defective church’
• Rev. Fr. Boasiako (right) and Rev. Fr. Derrick Bressey with
members of the Parish Pastoral Council
The new Parish Priest of Christ the King Catholic Church at Effiakuma in the Sekondi-Takoradi Diocese, Rev. Fr. Eugene Antwi Boasiako, has said that a defective society could lead to a defective church.
He said all societies formed in the church must have time to encounter one another and discuss areas that would make society move forward.
Rev. Fr. Boasiako was addressing the Christ the King Parish Pastoral Council (PPC) at the Parish Hall on how to move the parish forward.
The Parish is made up of St. Augustine at Effia, Immaculate Conception at Anaji and the main station of Effiakuma.
He said if the societies in the church were going down it would have an adverse effect on the entire church because the people in the societies constituted the church, not the building.
Fr. Boasiako advised the PPC members to respect other opinions to arrive at good decisions for the development of the church and society.
He said God’s Kingdom reigned only where peace, joy, love and happiness existed because good men and women would be in this society to preach the Good News of God.
He said Pope Francis’ idea of a Synodal Church was for all Christians to walk or journey together with a common mission and communion without any fear of expression from the smallest creature.
The Parish Priest said members should forget about successes or failures and start the synodal process together to encounter one another, listen and discern because “when one fails, all have failed.”
The President of the PPC, Mr Samuel Kangah said the new Parish Priest was meeting Councillors of diverse professions who were well poised to assist him shepherd his flock in the main parish and the two out stations.
He appealed to the new Parish Priest to work closely with all committees working on projects in the three churches of the Parish to have them completed especially the on-going Parish Hall Complex at Effiakuma.
From Peter Gbambila, Effiakuma
The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MoGCSP) has held its Fourth Quarter Ministerial Advisory Board Meeting to review progress, discuss key policy matters, and strengthen collaboration towards achieving its strategic goals.
The meeting brought together members of the Advisory Board, which was set up under Section 39 of the Civil Service Act, 1993 (PNDCL 327), and the Civil Service (Ministerial Advisory Board) Regulations, 2010 (L.I. 1961).
The Board serves as a platform for continuous engagement between the Ministry and its stakeholders.
Its role is to advise the sector Minister on policy planning and implementation, while ensuring that programmes on gender, social protection, and child welfare align with national priorities and government development goals.
The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, commended the Board for its consistent support and technical guidance in advancing the Ministry’s mandate.
She noted that the Ministry’s work in promoting gender equality, protecting the vulnerable, and ensuring the welfare of children and families depends on strong policies and effective partnerships.
Dr. Lartey stressed that the Advisory Board plays an important role in helping the Ministry deliver its mission in a sustainable and impactful way.
A major highlight of the meeting was a presentation on the Ministry’s achievements so far this year, followed by discussions on future policy direction and strategic focus areas.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has been unanimously elected as the Chairperson of the Africa Geopolitical Group of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU).
The election took place on October 19, 2025, during the ongoing 151st IPU Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland. His victory places Ghana at the center of continental and global parliamentary diplomacy.
With this new role, Speaker Bagbin will coordinate and harmonize Africa’s collective positions on major IPU decisions and policies.
He will also serve as the continent’s chief representative on key issues such as governance, peace, security, and sustainable development.
Speaker Bagbin currently serves as the President of the Conference of Speakers and Presidents of African Legislatures (COSPAL) and is the immediate past Chairman of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) International.
In his remarks after the election, he thanked African delegations for their confidence and unity, particularly commending Nigeria for seconding his nomination and Senegal for withdrawing its candidate in the spirit of cooperation.
He pledged to strengthen collaboration among African parliaments and promote transparency, democratic governance, and sustainable development through stronger legislative institutions.
He succeeds Ms. Angela Thokozile Didiza, Speaker of South Africa’s National Assembly, who served with distinction.
The Africa Geopolitical Group, formed in the early 1950s, serves as a continental branch of the IPU, ensuring fair representation of African countries in the Union’s committees and decision-making bodies.
It also coordinates Africa’s common positions on major parliamentary issues discussed at IPU assemblies.
By: Jacob Aggrey
