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Ghana Adventist choir union chalks 50 years
The Ghana Adventist Choir Union (GACU) last week marked a major milestone by celebrating its 50th anniversary with a call to members to harness the power of music as a tool for evangelism.
The theme: ‘My Heart and Voice for Jesus’, resonated deeply with attendees at the Oyoko celebration in Koforidua.
The Director for Music, Youth, and Adventist Possibility Ministries (APM) at the Southern Ghana Union Conference, Pastor Mark Hado, emphasised the need for the choristers to sing to win souls for Christ.
“We must share the gospel with others to accelerate the spread of God’s word to the world,” he stated.
Pastor Hado encouraged members to deepen their faith and serve God with reverence, promising them divine protection from temptation.
The East Ghana Conference Director for Music, Youth and APM, Pastor Fredrick Attuah, announced the climax of the event which is scheduled for October 17-18 at the Kumasi Cultural Centre where the event will feature musical performances by choirs from across Ghana.
“It’s a privilege to sing for the Lord and win souls for Christ,” he said, and called for unity in achieving a common goal.
He said 15 out of the 20 districts in the EGC, including Asesewa, Koforidua, New Life, Oyoko, Begoro, Abirew, Kukurantumi, Effiduase, Asokore, among others attended the programme.
Again, he indicated that this milestone underscores the choir union’s commitment to using music as a powerful form of worship and evangelism.
Pastor Attuah noted that the upcoming event at the Kumasi Cultural Centre promises to be a highlight in the union’s history, bringing together voices from across the country in praise and worship.
By Linda Abrefi Wadie
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The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MoGCSP) has held its Fourth Quarter Ministerial Advisory Board Meeting to review progress, discuss key policy matters, and strengthen collaboration towards achieving its strategic goals.
The meeting brought together members of the Advisory Board, which was set up under Section 39 of the Civil Service Act, 1993 (PNDCL 327), and the Civil Service (Ministerial Advisory Board) Regulations, 2010 (L.I. 1961).
The Board serves as a platform for continuous engagement between the Ministry and its stakeholders.
Its role is to advise the sector Minister on policy planning and implementation, while ensuring that programmes on gender, social protection, and child welfare align with national priorities and government development goals.
The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, commended the Board for its consistent support and technical guidance in advancing the Ministry’s mandate.
She noted that the Ministry’s work in promoting gender equality, protecting the vulnerable, and ensuring the welfare of children and families depends on strong policies and effective partnerships.
Dr. Lartey stressed that the Advisory Board plays an important role in helping the Ministry deliver its mission in a sustainable and impactful way.
A major highlight of the meeting was a presentation on the Ministry’s achievements so far this year, followed by discussions on future policy direction and strategic focus areas.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has been unanimously elected as the Chairperson of the Africa Geopolitical Group of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU).
The election took place on October 19, 2025, during the ongoing 151st IPU Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland. His victory places Ghana at the center of continental and global parliamentary diplomacy.
With this new role, Speaker Bagbin will coordinate and harmonize Africa’s collective positions on major IPU decisions and policies.
He will also serve as the continent’s chief representative on key issues such as governance, peace, security, and sustainable development.
Speaker Bagbin currently serves as the President of the Conference of Speakers and Presidents of African Legislatures (COSPAL) and is the immediate past Chairman of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) International.
In his remarks after the election, he thanked African delegations for their confidence and unity, particularly commending Nigeria for seconding his nomination and Senegal for withdrawing its candidate in the spirit of cooperation.
He pledged to strengthen collaboration among African parliaments and promote transparency, democratic governance, and sustainable development through stronger legislative institutions.
He succeeds Ms. Angela Thokozile Didiza, Speaker of South Africa’s National Assembly, who served with distinction.
The Africa Geopolitical Group, formed in the early 1950s, serves as a continental branch of the IPU, ensuring fair representation of African countries in the Union’s committees and decision-making bodies.
It also coordinates Africa’s common positions on major parliamentary issues discussed at IPU assemblies.
By: Jacob Aggrey
