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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
A 30-year-old man has been sentenced to 25 years imprisonment with hard labour by the Bekwai Circuit Court for his role in a 2022 robbery at a mining site at Manso Akwasiso in the Ashanti South Region.
The convict, Dominic Ofori, also known as Fanta, was arrested on 16th February 2026 after years on the run. He pleaded guilty before the Bekwai Circuit Court to robbery contrary to Section 149 of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 Act 29, and was accordingly sentenced to 25 years imprisonment with hard labour.
On March 20, 2022, the Manso Adubia District Police received intelligence that a group of armed men from Manso Abodom were planning to attack a mining site at Manso Akwasiso to rob the owner of gold concentrate. Acting on the information, police mounted a coordinated operation and laid an ambush at the site.
At about 5:30 pm the same day, four-armed men arrived at the site, fired indiscriminately, and robbed the miners of their gold concentrate. The police team on surveillance intervened, resulting in an exchange of gunfire.
Three of the suspects, Abu Abubakar, Musah Latif, and Gideon Takyi, sustained gunshot wounds and were pronounced dead on arrival at St Martins Catholic Hospital at Agroyesum. Dominic Ofori escaped at the time but was later arrested and put before the court.
The Ashanti South Regional Police Command has assured the public of its continued commitment to combating violent crimes and bringing offenders to justice.
The Ashanti Regional Police Command has arrested 45-year-old Isaac Boafo, also known as “Duabo King,” for allegedly publishing false news intended to cause fear and panic.
Police said the arrest follows a viral TikTok video in which Boafo claimed that four officers at the Central Police Station in Kumasi engaged in inappropriate conduct with commercial sex workers during night patrols in Asafo.
Officers from the Police Intelligence Directorate (Ashanti Region) apprehended Boafo after receiving intelligence about the video.
During questioning, he admitted to creating the video to attract views and engagement online, and acknowledged that he could not prove the allegations.
Boafo also admitted making comments about the President of the Republic for content purposes and could not defend those statements.
He has been formally charged and is in detention as investigations continue.
The Ashanti Regional Police have warned the public against publishing or sharing false information on social media, noting that such acts can cause fear, panic, and damage reputations.
They said anyone found engaging in similar conduct will face legal action.
By: Jacob Aggrey
