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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
Ghana’s parliament has marked the 2nd edition of May Day 2026 under the theme “ Welcome Home”.
It was special day meant to celebrate the invaluable support of the workforce, recognizing the commitment, resilience, and contributions of workers to institutional growth and national development.
Delivering the message on behalf of the Speaker, the 1st Deputy Speaker, Bernard Ahiafor, described the theme as very apt, appropriate, and timely, noting that Parliament is more than a workplace, it is a shared home.
He emphasized that we cannot speak about work without speaking about people, reminding everyone that the true measure of our work is the well-being of our people.
He urged that our traditional clothing become an integral part of our everyday clothing, and that our local languages must become integral to our daily lives, interwoven into education and practiced at home.
Referencing Standing Order 63, which captures the use of local language as optional in deliberations, he encouraged a renewed commitment to identity, saying it is significant that we “come home” and present who we are so future generations can inherit a story they can fully tell.
The Clerk, Mr. Ebenezer Ahumah Djietror, in his remarks commended officers for their dedication and devotion to duty, calling on them to go the extra mile and leave legacies.
Echoing the reminder that an unexamined life is not worth living, he described the event as an invitation to reconnect with our roots through cultural revival.
The Deputy Clerk, C&FMS, Dr. Gloria Sarku Kumawu, urged all not to forget their roots, the people behind the stories of ministries, industries, and the strides made both in-house and beyond.
What began last year has now become a meaningful tradition, showcasing Ghanaian heritage, fostering unity, and encouraging innovation under the principle of diversity for unity and diversity for progress, she added.
The gathering brought together leadership, public officials, and staff across all levels, along with the media, standing as a unifying platform that honored service, celebrated culture, and reaffirmed a shared commitment to national development.
A Kingdom Revival Gathering of miracles, healing, worship, and prophetic encounters comes to The Palms Convention Centre.
Accra is about to experience a mighty move of God as Prophet Benjamin Fordjour and Benjamin Fordjour Ministries officially announce the highly anticipated revival gathering “Invasion 2026”.
Under the theme: “The Supernatural ” — Psalm 82:6 the event is scheduled for Saturday August 8 and Sunday August 9, 2026 at 4:00PM each night, the transformational conference will take place at The Palms Convention Centre, Accra, bringing together believers, worshippers, ministers, young people, and seekers from across Ghana and beyond for what is expected to become one of the year’s most spiritually explosive gatherings.
The two-night encounter will feature powerful ministrations from renowned men of God including: Dr Kwadwo Bempah Boateng and Snr Prophet Isaac Anto.
Hosted by Prophet Benjamin Fordjour, INVASION 2026 is designed to ignite revival, awaken destinies, and usher believers into a fresh dimension of the supernatural power of God.
According to Prophet Benjamin Fordjour, this is not just another Christian event.
“INVASION 2026 is a prophetic movement. It is a divine call for revival, restoration, miracles, healing, and kingdom awakening in this generation,” He stated.
Speaking ahead of the conference, Prophet Benjamin Fordjour emphasised that INVASION 2026 is a divine burden to raise a generation that will walk boldly in God’s power and purpose.
“This is the hour for the supernatural church to arise. Heaven is about to invade lives, families, destinies, and territories. We believe God for undeniable miracles, restoration, breakthrough, and revival.”
As anticipation continues to build across churches, campuses, ministries, and Christian communities, INVASION 2026 is already being described by many as a major kingdom gathering that will leave a lasting spiritual impact on Ghana.
