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EP Church Shalom Congregation launches 40th anniversary
The Pastor of Shalom Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Dansoman in Accra, Rev. Samuel Nyonyo, has called on the faithful to be wary of false preachers who claim topreach the word of God but do the opposite.
Inaugurating the 40th anniversary celebration of the churchon Sunday, August 14, he advised the congregation to be careful since such preachers were many in the country and could easily lead them astray.
He warned that just as ministers of the gospel were often ridiculed for doing God’s work so would Christians who desired to do the right thing. He added that in the midst of such challenges, Christians should remain steadfast and serve God in humility and with great fear.
Rev. Nyonyo asked the congregation to count themselves as children of God, stand for the truth in all circumstances and remember that services rendered to God would not go unrewarded.
Activities lined up to mark the celebration include a night of choral songs administration, clean-up of the church and its environs, children’s commemorative programme, revival, quiz competition, and candlelight procession.
The anniversary would be climaxed with a thanksgiving church service on Sunday, September 4, 2022.
By Lizzy Okai
The prosecution has officially rested its case in The Republic v Solomon Asamoah & Another, the high-profile legal battle commonly referred to as the “Sky Train” case.
The Deputy Attorney General Justice Srem Sai announced the development, praising the state’s team of hard-working prosecutors for successfully anchoring the state’s evidence before the High Court.
The criminal trial centers on the former Chief Executive Officer and the former Board Chairman of the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF).
The duo stands accused of illegally authorizing and paying out US$2 million to a foreign company without obtaining board directives or other mandatory statutory approvals.
State investigators have confirmed that the disbursed millions cannot be found.
Following the closure of the prosecution’s case, the accused persons moved the court for an opportunity to file a submission of no case.
The presiding judge granted the application, ordering the defense to submit their arguments by June 8.
The outcome of the June 8 filings will decide the fate of the trial:
With this, if the judge finds the defense’s submission convincing, the accused will be acquitted and discharged however, If the judge dismisses the submission, the court will order the accused officials to take the stand and explain why they should not face prison sentences.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Member of Parliament for Akuapem North, Sammy Awuku, has expressed deep sorrow following the sudden passing of Isaac Batsa, the constituency secretary for the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC).
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) lawmaker issued a statement on Tuesday reacting to the news, which has shocked the local political community.
Mr.Awuku praised the late NDC secretary for his bipartisan approach to local governance.
He noted that despite their different political affiliations, Batsa consistently rose above party lines to serve the constituency with diligence.
The MP revealed that the news was particularly shocking given that he had last interacted with Batsa just three days prior on Saturday.
Concluding his statement, Sammy Awuku extended his heartfelt condolences to Batsa’s family, the constituency and regional executives, and the entire NDC fraternity, wishing the deceased peaceful eternal rest.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
