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Direct all prophecies to the Office of the Presidential Envoy – Govt entreats men of God
The government has appealed to church leaders and prophets to channel all national prophecies and spiritual revelations to the Office of the Presidential Envoy for Interfaith and Ecumenical Relations before making them public.
In a statement signed by the Presidential Envoy, Mr. Elvis Afriyie Ankrah, the government said the move is to ensure responsibility and proper handling of messages that concern high-profile political leaders, national security, governance, or public stability.
The statement thanked all church leaders and their congregations for their continued prayers, moral guidance, and efforts to promote peace and unity in the country.
It said their role in Ghana’s spiritual and civic life remains critical.
It asked the clergy to instruct prophets, men and women of God under their leadership to share such national messages directly with his office for urgent review and action.
The statement called for special prayers for the President, the government, state institutions, bereaved families, and the entire nation following a recent tragic accident that claimed lives, including those of government officials, military personnel, and NDC party executives.
It expressed hope that God would comfort the bereaved, guide national leaders, and continue to protect Ghana.
The statement assured the faith community of the government’s commitment to work with them for the peace and prosperity of the country.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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President Mahama thanks Ghanaians for support after helicopter crash tragedy
President John Dramani Mahama, Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, and the government have expressed deep gratitude to Ghanaians and the international community for the support shown following the helicopter crash of August 6, which claimed eight lives, including two ministers of state.
In a message issued by the Presidency on Monday, the President said the nation was moved by the outpouring of condolences, solidarity, and practical assistance offered during the period of mourning.
He noted that the sympathy messages, attendance at the state funeral, and acts of kindness towards the bereaved families brought comfort in a difficult time.
The statement commended individuals, security personnel, and corporate organisations that worked to ensure that the victims were given what it described as a “dignified and befitting Ghanaian burial.”
“As we return to the duties of resetting Ghana and building the Ghana we want, let us remain united in prayer, comfort one another, and continue to support the families affected by this tragedy,” the statement said.
The President in the statement prayed for the souls of the departed to rest in eternal peace.
Following the conclusion of the state funeral and the burial of all eight victims, the Chief of Staff has directed that flags at public buildings, which had been flown at half-mast in mourning, be restored to full mast with immediate effect.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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President Mahama grants 998 prisoners amnesty
President John Dramani Mahama has granted amnesty to 998 prisoners serving various jail terms across prisons in the country.
The gesture is upon the recommendation of the Prisons Service Council and in consultation with the Council of State and in accordance with Article 72(1) of the Constitution.
A statement issued by the Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, in Accra yesterday said the number is out of a total of 1,014 recommended.
Per the statement, 87 persons who were sentenced to death will now be commuted to life imprisonment whiles 51 prisoners who were on life sentence will now have to serve 20 years.
First time offenders to be granted pardon are 787, seriously ill, 33, over 70 years irrespective of offence 36, nursing mothers, 2 and petitions, 2.
BY JULIUS YAO PETETSI
