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Emmanuel Family Assemblies of God Church in Ashaiman gets new minister
The Golf City branch of the Emmanuel Family Assemblies of God (A/G) Church, Ghana Bethlehem, Ashaiman, over the weekend inducted Rev. Isaac Nii Adjei Smith as the new minister of the church.
Rev. Smith took over from Rev. Emmanuel Osei Owusu who served the branch for many years.
The service was attended by friends and families of celebrated ministers from other denominations.
Delivering the sermon on the theme: ‘Challenge of Our Fathers’, the Assemblies of God Regional Superintendent for the Greater Accra-East Region, Reverend Andrews N. Awintia, urged Christians to remain steadfast and faithful during challenging times.
Reverend Awintia advised the new minister to focus on the future and what God would do through him for the church as the shepherd, noting that many large churches started small but grew through hard work and proper planning.
In his inaugural speech, Rev. Smith said without faith and perseverance, it would be difficult for anyone to survive serving in the Kingdom of God.
“The Christian Ministry is a process, and as gold passes through fire before it becomes precious, so should ministers be courageous and keep faith in the Lord to help them overcome temptations,” he indicated.
According to him, his biggest task would be to win souls by directing and encouraging backsliders and wandering souls to seek peace in the Lord.
Rev. Smith asked for support in prayers from the church for God’s strength and direction to enable him overcome every challenge that might come his way.
The outgoing Minister, Reverend Emmanuel Osei Owusu, urged the church to extend the same unflinching support he and the family enjoyed to the new minister to make their stay comfortable.
Reverend Smith, who was born on June 18, 1980, is married to Mrs. Georgina Adjei and blessed with two children.
He holds a Diploma in Theology from the School of the Word in Kumasi in 2006 and from the Assemblies of God, Ghana Theological and Missionary Seminary, Northern Campus (2013) and also has a strong background in ministry.
The new minister had served in various branches of the church, including Sunyani, Fiapre, Tachimenta, and Bechem, exhibiting zeal, commitment, and dedication for the Lord’s work.
Rev. Smith founded the True Vine Assemblies of God in Kubekro No.1 with the assistance of Reverend Joseph Hammond.
By Victor A. Buxton
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Ahyiresu and Abofrem, two quiet communities in the Atwima Mponua District, have been shaken to the core by a chilling midnight drama that reads like a nightmare.
A pastor and a young mother stand accused of attempting to bury a five‑month‑old baby girl alive, a crime that has ignited outrage and disbelief across the township.
According to police, Apostle Richmond Akwasi Frimpong, 36, Head Pastor of the Anointed Grace Prayer Ministry at Kuffour Camp, conspired with his uncle Emmanuel Appiah, 53, and the child’s mother, 23‑year‑old Beatrice Agyapomaa, to dispose of the infant, Anaya Achiaa, under the cover of darkness.
A fourth suspect, Emmanuel Donkor, remains on the run.
The suspects were caught near a refuse dump around 10 pm on April 9, 2026, after a vigilant resident, Akwasi Twezor, noticed their suspicious movements.
When confronted, they claimed the child was already dead and had palace approval for burial. But Twezor’s instincts proved right—the baby was still alive, gasping faintly for breath.
Chief Linguist, Nana Yaw Badu, later confirmed that Frimpong had misled him earlier in the evening, securing permission for burial by falsely declaring the child dead.
The infant was rushed to the Abofrem Clinic, where she is now responding well to treatment. Police described her as “very beautiful.”
Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Evelyn Yitamkey, Commander of DOVVSU in Bibiani, confirmed that the suspects have been provisionally charged.
Frimpong faces attempted murder and conspiracy charges, while Agyapomaa and Appiah are charged with conspiracy and abetment.
They were remanded by the Bibiani Circuit Court, presided over by Judge Frank Asiedu Nimako, to assist investigations.
The docket has been forwarded to the Attorney General’s Department for advice, ASP Yitamkey indicated.
The attempted crime has provoked fury among residents, many suspecting ritual motives aimed at bolstering the pastor’s influence.
Crowds attempted to attack the suspects outside court, but police intervention prevented mob justice.
The Assembly Member for Ahyiresu, Yusuf Suleiman, has assured residents that justice will be pursued swiftly.
From Kingsley E. Hope, Kumasi
The forecourt of the African University of Communications and Business (AUCB) in Accra came alive on Friday with colour, creativity and innovation, as Level 300 students transformed the space into a lively exhibition of ideas.
Under the theme “Building meaningful brands beyond the logo,” the students invited patrons into a world where ordinary products were reimagined through storytelling, design and purpose.
From scented candles to innovative food concepts, each stand told a unique story, one that went beyond aesthetics to capture identity, value and human connection.
For many of the students, the event was more than just an academic exercise; it was a moment to dream out loud.
Guided by their lecturer, Peter Wonders, they explored what it truly means to build a brand in today’s competitive world where trust, consistency and experience matter just as much as logos and slogans.
Chairman of the occasion, Nana Kum Gyata VI, in his remarks said a brand is what people say about you when you are not present.
At the end of the presentations, awards were presented to deserving groups with Vida Nyaneba emerging as the overall best branding student.
By Esinam Jemima Kuatsinu
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