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Don’t let power change you – Archbishop Duncan-Williams tells NDC
Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams, Founder and General Overseer of Nicholas Duncan-Williams Ministries, has advised members of the new government to maintain consistency in their relationships and not allow their current power to change them.
He noted that President John Mahama and his wife have remained consistent in their relationships with others and that their followers should also uphold this consistency.
“This President and his wife, they are consistent; they don’t change. What you seek is what you get. Please don’t change. Don’t let the position you are entering or the influence you acquire change you, because your boss and his wife are consistent—they don’t change, whether they are in opposition or in power,” the clergyman advised.
Delivering a sermon at the President’s first National Prayer and Thanksgiving Service in Accra on Sunday, January 12, Rev. Duncan-Williams explained that if the government heeds his counsel, “God will blow your mind and will use you to advance the cause of this nation.”
He also stated that “lack of love for the country” contributes to corruption and poverty in Ghana and across Africa. He emphasised the need for those in power to demonstrate love for the people and the nation.
“You will never take advantage of the people you love; you will not exploit the people you love. So, I want to say that this President and his wife love this country. All of you coming into new positions, please love this country, love the people of this country, and God will bless you,” he said.
He further expressed his confidence in the new President’s ability to lead the nation out of its economic challenges and make Ghana an attractive place for its citizens abroad to return, work, and contribute to the country’s development, rather than seeking opportunities elsewhere.
Source: myjoyonline.com
The 24 Hour Economy Authority has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Hunan Architectural Design Institute Group to support the planning of the Volta Economic Corridor.
The agreement aims to guide how land within the corridor will be used, design key infrastructure, and develop systems that will support large scale production.
The partnership will focus on detailed planning to make the area ready for investment and smooth business operations.
The project will include the development of agroecological parks, industrial zones, and transport networks to connect production centres to markets.
According to the Authority, proper planning is critical to building strong economic systems and expanding production across the corridor.
It noted that the collaboration with the Chinese design firm will help lay a solid foundation for industrial growth and long term development within the Volta Economic Corridor.
By: Jacob Aggrey
President of the Ghana Bar Association, Efua Ghartey, has called on judges and lawyers to carry out their duties with humility, fairness, and a strong sense of responsibility.
She made the appeal during the Supreme Court at 150 celebration held at the University of Ghana, under the theme “Honouring the past, celebrating the present and defining the future.”
Addressing participants, she noted that those in the legal profession occupy positions of great power and influence, and must therefore remain humble in the discharge of their duties.
She urged both the bench and the bar to deliver justice without fear or ill will, stressing the need for fairness in handling cases.
Reflecting on the significance of the celebration, she explained that the year 1876 marks not only the establishment of the Supreme Court but also the beginning of formally trained lawyers in the Gold Coast.
The GBA President questioned what Ghana would be without the rule of law, which is upheld by judges and lawyers, adding that the country could descend into a system where only the strongest survive if justice is not properly administered.
She further encouraged legal practitioners to reflect on their responsibilities and remain committed to upholding the rule of law for the benefit of all citizens.
By: Jacob Aggrey
