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GMA Intake 8 honours Maj Gen HK Anyidoho (Rtd)
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In retrospective recognition of his outstanding bravery and selfless commitment in preventing the Rwandan Genocide from escalating to catastrophic dimensions, the executive members of Ghana Military Academy (GMA) intake-8 have honoured Major General Henry Kwame Anyidoho (Rtd) for his leadership.
This comes on the back of President Paul Kagame’s recognition of his outstanding bravery in saving thousands of lives at a time when the international community including the United Nations had withdrawn and abandoned Rwanda in the heat of the war following an instigation by Belgium which had 10 soldiers killed but Ghanaian troops under the order of Gen Anyidoho, stayed.
As part of efforts to celebrate their colleague who has brought honour to the Ghana Armed Forces, Intake 8 on Wednesday 27 July 2022, added to the laurels of General Anyidoho, presented a beautifully designed plague to him at the Veterans Administration Club for putting a mark worth emulating in the history books of time.
The plaque reads “Your colleagues of Ghana Military Academy Intake VIII, in recognition of your outstanding performance as Deputy Force Commander of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Rwanda.
“Your singular act of bravery and courage in maintaining the Ghanaian contingent in Rwanda when all other participants abandoned the mission prevented the Rwandan Genocide from escalating to catastrophic dimensions.”
Receiving the plague, Gen Anyidoho thanked the executive members of Intake 8 most sincerely for the honour done him. He shared some profound experiences and lessons learnt from the Rwandan Genocide with them.
It would be recalled that on Monday, 4 July, 2022, at a simple, colourful and impressive ceremony in Kigali, President Paul Kagame showed his gratefulness by honouring retired Generals Anyidoho and Adinkrah for their outstanding bravery in saving thousands of lives at a time the United Nations had abandoned Rwanda in the Genocide of 1994.
Businessman Mr. Ibrahim Mahama has denied reports linking him to a takeover bid for the Volta Aluminium Company (VALCO).
His reaction follows a demonstration by members of the VALCO Labour Union today, during which some protesters alleged that Mr. Mahama was interested in acquiring the state-owned aluminium company.
In a statement issued by his Special Aide, Rafik Mahama, the businessman said he has “no such interest” and has not made any offer to acquire VALCO.
“The allegation is the latest in several vile attempts to impute the integrity of Mr. Ibrahim Mahama and subject him to needless public engagements,” the statement said.
The statement added that Mr. Mahama’s business track record speaks for itself, describing his companies as “some of the best-run operations across the African continent.”
It further noted that all of Mr. Mahama’s business interests were “legally commenced or acquired” and operate within the law a fact it said explains why his businesses have endured across seven election cycles.
“Mr. Mahama remains committed to contributing his quota to the development of Ghana by investing in business opportunities in Ghana and beyond,” the statement added.
The statement also disclosed that Mr. Mahama has instructed his lawyers to take the necessary legal action over the publication and allegations.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The leadership of Kristo Asafo has dismissed reports circulating on social media and in some media outlets that the late Apostle Kwadwo Safo Kantanka will be buried on July 30, 2026, describing the claim as false.
The current head of the Kantanka family and leader of Kristo Asafo, Kwadwo Safo Akofena Kantanka, addressed the issue during a press conference in Accra today.
He said no burial date has been set and urged members of the church and the general public to disregard any unofficial announcements.
“I urge the members of Kristo Asafo and the nation to disregard any burial date out there,” Akofena said.
He further stressed that neither the leadership of the church nor the Kantanka family has made any such announcement regarding the funeral.
According to him, all official funeral arrangements will be communicated only through a formal statement from the Kantanka family when the time is due.
Akofena Safo Kantanka said the family remains united in ensuring that the final funeral rites are conducted in a manner that befits the legacy of the late Apostle.
He called on Ghanaians to remain calm and wait for the official communication from the family, warning against the spread of misinformation.
Background
Apostle Dr. Ing. Kwadwo Safo Kantanka, founder and spiritual leader of Kristo Asafo Mission of Ghana, passed away recently, plunging the church and the nation into mourning.
The late Apostle was widely known not only as a religious leader but also as an industrialist, inventor, and founder of the Kantanka Group of Companies, which manufactures vehicles and other machinery in Ghana.
Since his passing, there has been heightened public interest in his funeral arrangements.
It would be recalled that a faction of the siblings and family led by former MP Adwoa Safo had earlier announced a proposed burial date and arrangements.
That announcement, however, has been rejected by the current leadership of both the church and the family.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
