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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
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Manhyia would serve as Ghana’s unifying force …Otumfuo assures on commemoration of 27 years on the Golden Stool
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, last Friday celebrated his 27th enstoolment with a colourful and culture-rich ceremony at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi, drawing a distinguished gathering of dignitaries from across Ghana and beyond.
Clad in splendid kente and adorned in rich traditional regalia, the dignitaries added colour and elegance to the occasion, as the palace grounds came alive with a vibrant display of Ghanaian culture.
Traditional drumming, dancing and symbolic rites underscored the deep-rooted heritage of the Ashanti Kingdom, captivating guests and reaffirming the value of tradition in modern society.
Speaking at a high-level Executive Gala organised by the Diaspora Affairs Office of the Office of the President in strategic partnership with the E ON 3 Group, the ‘World-Meets-in-Ghana’ gala, the Asantehene urged Ghanaians to guard against the divisive tendencies of partisan politics.
The event was to honour the Asantehene’s nearly three-decade reign under the theme ‘Advancing Peace and Sustainable Economic Development through Royal Vision’.
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II noted that such attitudes threatened the country’s long-standing values of unity, civility and brotherliness.
He assured that Manhyia would continue to serve as a unifying force for the nation.
The celebration also featured the presentation of commemorative gold coins to notable national leaders, including the President, John Dramani Mahama, former Presidents John Agyekum Kufuor and Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo as well as Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, a former Vice President in recognition of their contributions to peace and national development.
By Spectator Reporter
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Energy Minister announces full restoration of power generation units after major grid disruption
Energy Minister, John Jinapor has announced that all power generation units affected by the recent national grid disruption have been fully restored and are back in service.
According to the Minister on social media, engineers, technicians and emergency response teams worked continuously to restore electricity supply and stabilise the national grid after the incident caused major challenges within the power sector.
In a statement, the Minister praised the efforts of personnel from the Ghana Grid Company Limited, Volta River Authority and Electricity Company of Ghana for their commitment and coordination during the emergency.
“Mission accomplished. All generation units are now back in service,” the Minister stated.
He explained that despite the scale of the disruption, technical teams worked around the clock to restore power and secure stability within the system.
“Through their tireless work, discipline, and commitment to country, power has been restored and system stability secured,” he said.
The Minister further expressed appreciation to the leadership and staff of GRIDCo, VRA, ECG and other supporting agencies for their collective response to the crisis.
According to him, the successful restoration of the system demonstrates the resilience and capability of Ghanaian professionals in times of national difficulty.
“This moment shows that even under pressure, Ghana can rely on the strength and skill of its people,” he added.
The Minister offered prayers for the country’s energy sector and the engineers who led the restoration efforts.
“May God bless our engineers, our energy sector, and our nation,” he stated.
By: Jacob Aggrey
