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‘Disciplined, God-fearing youth hold Ghana’s future’
The future of Ghana as a country rests in the hands of disciplined and God-fearing youth, Prophet Benjamin Fordjour has stated.
According to him, such youth naturally develop into leaders who are ready to make a positive impact on society with spiritual direction from God.
Prophet Fordjour made this declaration at the fifth edition of Invasion 2025, a dynamic youth-centred gathering held at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium last weekend.
This year’s edition drew thousands of believers to the venue for prayer, worship, and biblical teachings that sought to empower the youth towards growing in the fear and wisdom of God.
Also in attendance were great men of God and a rich line-up of seasoned song ministers including the celebrated Joe Mettle who thrilled guests with some inspiring songs from his repertoire.
Addressing the youth, Prophet Fordjour, who doubles as the Founder of the Benjamin Fordjour Ministries emphasised that it was important to align one’s life with the teachings of Christ while upholding the laws of the land.
In an inspiring call to action, Prophet Fordjour, urged Ghanaian youth to lead lives rooted in godliness, discipline, and strong moral values.
“These are values the youth must possess to lead this nation. With these, our future would be secured and make the country a better place for all.”
He added that “we need youth that are disciplined and God-fearing. People with such qualities detest evil. They ensure fairness for all and lead in the right direction. They always seek direction from God.”
Prophet Fordjour encouraged the youth to seek spiritual growth and adopt values that foster personal development and national responsibility.
The guest speaker, Dr Kwadwo Bempah Boateng, a Senior Pastor at the Holy Hill Chapel branch of the Assemblies of God Church also reminded the youth of the huge responsibilities on their shoulders to steer the country to a good destination.
This, he said could be an impossible task without guidance from God.
He therefore urged the youth to draw inspiration from exemplary leaders, embrace mentorship, and live lives that honour God.
Under the theme ‘Faith for Exploits’ he challenged young people to rise with boldness, act with integrity, and pursue purpose-driven lives guided by faith.
By Spectator Reporter
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Nii Lante Vanderpuye calls for punitive action against soldier who assaulted the Joy News journalist
The former Member of Parliament for the Odododiodio Constituency and National Coordinator for the Disaster Resilience Improvement Programme (DRIP), Nii Lante Vanderpuye, has called for strict disciplinary action to be taken against the soldier who allegedly assaulted a Joy News journalist during the demolition of a facility around Spintex in Accra on July 30.
The structures is said to belong to popular businessman, Daniel McKorley, popularly known as McDan.
Condemning the incident, Mr. Vanderpuye, stated that no one deserves to be assaulted in the line of duty.
He described the attack as unacceptable and insisted that it should not be excused under any circumstance.
“No government in its right sense would endorse, sanction, or approve of any wanton disregard for the rights of a journalist,”.
“I will never support, approve of, or justify any form of assault on any individual without cause” he affirmed.
He further explained that such misconduct is often the result of over-excited and irresponsible behavior by some security personnel, and it should not be viewed as a government policy or directive.
Mr. Vanderpuye stressed that even when security officers are provoked, their response must remain within legal and ethical limits.
“You don’t just attack someone and violate their fundamental freedoms and expect to walk away free,” he stated.
He emphasized that all forms of assault, whether from a civilian, a security officer, or even between civilians are wrong and must be condemned.
He urged the Ghana Armed Forces to follow the example of the Ghana Police Service, which interdicted an officer involved in a similar assault during the recent election at Ablekuma North in 19 polling stations.
He expressed confidence in the military’s disciplinary structure.
“I expect the military to act just as the police did. The army has always been a disciplined institution,” he said.
Mr. Vanderpuye urged the public and state institutions to take such matters seriously and ensure that justice is served, especially when it involves press freedom and the rights of ordinary citizens.
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Police mount search for man 40, over GH3 million fraud
A 40-Year-old man, Alhaji Fareed Amin Yakubu, who allegedly took GH3 million from a businesswoman under the pretext of investing it in an oil business and paying back is being sort after by the police.
This is because the accused has jumped bail.
The accused stopped attending court proceedings after he was granted bail by the Circuit in Accra, presided over by Mr Samuel Bright Acquah on October 13, 2023.
Consequently, Alhaji Yakubu, charged with defrauding by false pretence and two counts of issuing fake cheque is being tried in absentia.
Prosecuting, Superintendent of police, Mr Augustus Yirenkyi told the court that the complainant, Madam Darling Tuffour, resides at Tessa Avenue, East Legon, while the accused lives in Ashongman.
He said Alhaji Fareed approached Madam Tuffuor in the early part of 2021, claiming that he needed money to clear a consignment of oil from the port.
The court heard that Alhaji Fareed requested and was given GHS 3 million by the complainant in two tranches.
Supt. Yirenkyi said the accused claimed he would pay back shortly.
He said the complainant, being convinced that this was a young man trying to establish himself as a legitimate business man, accepted post dated cheques from Alhaji Fareed.
However, when the period came for repayment, both cheques were declined by the respective banks.
The prosecutor told the court that the complainant was asked by Alhaji Fareed to re-present the cheques later.
On those dates, the cheques bounced again.
He then went into hiding, evading the Complainant.
As last resort, the matter was reported to the Police. After a long search, publications and declaring the Accused “wanted”, he was finally apprehended and put before the Circuit Court in August 2023. The Court, in its magnanimity, granted him bail on October 10, 2023.
Similar to how he had evaded arrest for long periods of time, the accused had since refused to show up in court and once again gone into hiding.
The case against him in the Circuit Court is being tried in his absence while the hunt for him continues.
BY MALIK SULLEMANA
