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Fritz Ramseyer Memorial Congregation goes ‘Old Skull’
Some members pose for the camera after the service
The Presbyterian Church of Ghana, Fritz Ramseyer Memorial Congregation, Bubiashie, Accra last Sunday held its ‘Old Skull’ Day service.
It was a sight to behold as the congregants attended the service clad in outfits which were popular in the 1940s through to the 1960s.
Men and women were spotted adorned in stockings, bushy weave-ons, high waist trousers and boots of all kinds and sizes. The children were not left out as their parents and guardians ensured they were clad in appealing old school outfits to mark the day.
Rev. John Nii Yartey Dickson the Minister-In-Charge of the Church said, the event was part of programmes outlined to commemorate the annual Ramseyer Month, celebrated in March each year, with interesting activities.
He said the month was also used to pray for the souls of the founding members and gallant soldiers who had worked towards the establishment of the church. Additionally, the month highlighted the contributions of Basel Missionaries who had sacrificed their lives to ensure Christianity became popular in Ghana.
Delivering his sermon, Mr Richmond Appiah, an Elder of the Church admonished Christians to live exemplary lives by being the light of the world.
He stated that it was very dangerous for Christians to behave like the Pharisees saying: “As horrible as physical blindness may be, there is a more dreadful kind of blindness which is the spiritual blindness.
“The Pharisees were suffering from spiritual blindness because they lacked insight. They failed to see Jesus as the light of the world,” he said.
A member of the church, Abigail Paintsil said she could picture how people dressed in the 80s. “I wished these programmes could be organised often.”
Stephen Mensah another member of the church said the church had been organising different events but “this is the first time I have joined this exciting ‘old skull’ event.”
By Agnes Opoku Sarpong
Parliament has confirmed that the Member of Parliament for Asante Akyem North, Kwame Ohene Frimpong, has been detained at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
In a statement signed by the Clerk to Parliament, Ebenezer Ahumah Djietror, Parliament said the incident had been brought to the attention of the House leadership.
According to the statement, the Speaker of Parliament and the leadership of the House are currently in contact with Ghana’s Mission in The Hague to gather detailed information about the matter.
Parliament, however, did not disclose the reasons behind the MP’s detention.
“The public will be duly informed appropriately on this matter,” the statement added.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Ghana’s parliament has marked the 2nd edition of May Day 2026 under the theme “ Welcome Home”.
It was special day meant to celebrate the invaluable support of the workforce, recognizing the commitment, resilience, and contributions of workers to institutional growth and national development.
Delivering the message on behalf of the Speaker, the 1st Deputy Speaker, Bernard Ahiafor, described the theme as very apt, appropriate, and timely, noting that Parliament is more than a workplace, it is a shared home.
He emphasized that we cannot speak about work without speaking about people, reminding everyone that the true measure of our work is the well-being of our people.
He urged that our traditional clothing become an integral part of our everyday clothing, and that our local languages must become integral to our daily lives, interwoven into education and practiced at home.
Referencing Standing Order 63, which captures the use of local language as optional in deliberations, he encouraged a renewed commitment to identity, saying it is significant that we “come home” and present who we are so future generations can inherit a story they can fully tell.
The Clerk, Mr. Ebenezer Ahumah Djietror, in his remarks commended officers for their dedication and devotion to duty, calling on them to go the extra mile and leave legacies.
Echoing the reminder that an unexamined life is not worth living, he described the event as an invitation to reconnect with our roots through cultural revival.
The Deputy Clerk, C&FMS, Dr. Gloria Sarku Kumawu, urged all not to forget their roots, the people behind the stories of ministries, industries, and the strides made both in-house and beyond.
What began last year has now become a meaningful tradition, showcasing Ghanaian heritage, fostering unity, and encouraging innovation under the principle of diversity for unity and diversity for progress, she added.
The gathering brought together leadership, public officials, and staff across all levels, along with the media, standing as a unifying platform that honored service, celebrated culture, and reaffirmed a shared commitment to national development.
