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Fathers urged to exhibit good leadership, human relations to children
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FATHERS have been urged to exhibit qualities of good leadership, develop good human relations and communication skills for their children to emulate.
At the ‘Intentional Parenting Conference – Father’s Edition’, organised by MISSMANANA KIDS on Saturday, speakers established that when children emulate such qualities, it helps in shaping them to become responsible leaders in future.
The conference did more than highlighting challenges; it offered practical solutions. Speakers encouraged fathers to model respect and empathy in daily interactions, practice emotional self-control in front of children, share responsibilities with their spouses to foster unity, create safe spaces for children to learn values through observation, and provide clear steps for responsible fatherhood.
Dr Victor Obeng-Adiyiah, one of the speakers at the conference, indicated that it was important for fathers to be intentional about their conducts at home and reminded that children often mirror the behaviour they observe.
He emphasised that how men speak to their wives in front of their children can leave lasting impression on them. “Even when you’re angry, and the kids are there, the way you speak to your wife must be measured,” he advised, adding that silence was sometimes the wisest response to avoid teaching children unhealthy patterns of communication.
A veteran Ghanaian actor, Mr Ebenezer Brew Riverson, also highlighted that working hand in hand with wives can foster respect and unity, making families stronger and more connected.
Other facilitators, including Rev. Francis Aubyn, Mr Godwin Agozie and Mrs Maria Kwatchey Agozie, shared their views on faith, discipline, and nurturing. They emphasised that responsible parenting involves balancing discipline with patience, underscoring that intentional parenting requires patience, respect, and teamwork.
By setting this foundation, the ‘Father’s Edition’ of the conference positions fatherhood not just as a role but a calling to inspire, guide, and empower the next generation.
The event brought together seasoned voices from academia, ministry, and the creative arts to highlight the importance of fathers as role models in shaping the next generation, inspiring parents to lead by example and make a positive impact.
By Linda Abrefi Wadie
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A Prophet and General Overseer of Jesus Prayer Ministry at Ejisu Asuasi, Kumasi, and Pig Farm, Accra, Rt. Rev. Dr Mrs Grace Frimpong-Boateng, has urged Ghanaians to pray fervently to avert any disaster that would endanger many.
“God hears prayers, and intercessory prayers will provide your family safety and protection so you can live long and enjoy life in this world,” she added.
Rt. Rev. Dr Mrs Frimpong-Boateng was speaking with The Spectator in an interview last week.
According to her, she had a revelation that there would be a tragedy that will harm many people, however, effective prayers can avert it.
She said that the Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet) predicted another heavy downpour from Thursday to Sunday following the recent torrential rain that devastated Accra and other areas. However, strong intercessory prayers prevented the prediction, which would have been catastrophic.
She claims that whenever she shares something that God has revealed to her, she does not receive widespread support from people to join her in effective intercession.
As a result, she has urged everyone including members of parliament, cabinet ministers, traditional authorities, religious leaders, and other citizens to exercise caution and pray fervently in order to avoid premature death.
According to Rt. Rev. Dr Mrs Frimpong-Boateng the recent downpour in Accra which claimed lives and destroyed property was unusual.
“The sea was irritated because of certain rituals performed and caused it to spew forth, exposing the dirt.” There are still some rites in the sea, and they will definitely surface,” she disclosed.
“Let’s pray that God would burn and destroy the things that have contaminated the sea,” she indicated.
By Spectator
The Adentan Circuit Court has convicted a mason for stealing a four-year-old boy from Kpedze in the Volta Region and bringing him to Accra.
David Kpandoyo, 25, a Togolese national, pleaded guilty to a charge of child stealing.
The court, presided over by Mrs Angela Attachie, convicted him on his own plea and adjourned sentencing to July 14, 2026.
Kpandoyo told the court that he had gone to a drinking spot to consume alcohol when the child approached him.
He said he gave the boy some money, took him home, and could not remember what happened afterwards because he was intoxicated.
Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Patience Mario, assisted by Chief Inspector Jacob Nyarko, led the prosecution.
The prosecution said the complainant, Mr Bismark Gbago, is a 52-year-old painter residing at New Legon in Accra.
The victim’s mother, Ms Patience Ablordefey Afefa, is a 25-year-old hairdresser living at Kpedze in the Volta Region with the victim, a Kindergarten One pupil.
The prosecution said Kpandoyo also resided at New Legon, where he worked as a mason.
It said the victim went missing at Kpedze on July 1, 2026, at about 18:00 hours.
On July 3, at about 6:30pm, the complainant reported to the New Legon Police that he had found the four-year-old boy wandering around the area and that the child was unable to identify his home.
The prosecution said that on July 4, at about 4 p.m., the complainant informed the Police that after announcements were made within the community, Kpandoyo came forward claiming that the boy was his son.
The complainant and Kpandoyo subsequently went to the police Station to identify the child.
However, Kpandoyo was unable to produce the child’s birth certificate or lead the Police to the child’s mother.
Later that day, the police received a flyer bearing the name and telephone numbers of the victim’s mother, together with the child’s photograph, indicating that he had gone missing from Kpedze.
The police contacted the victim’s mother and asked her to report to the New Legon Police Station with the child’s birth certificate and weighing card because another person was claiming to be the child’s parent.
On July 6, the victim’s mother and her relatives reported to the Police Station and stated that they did not know Kpandoyo.
During investigations, Kpandoyo admitted in his cautioned statement that the victim was not his child.
He further confessed that while working at Kpedze, he stole the boy and brought him to Accra. –GNA
