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Greater Accra Regional Minister apologises over viral comments on staff transfers to Northern Ghana
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The Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo, has apologised over comments she made suggesting that postings to northern Ghana could be seen as a form of punishment.
In a press release issued on May 5, 2026, the Minister said the remarks, which were captured in a widely circulated video, were a “genuine slip in communication” and did not reflect her true views or the official policies governing postings within the Public Service.
According to her, the comments came while she was responding to a media question about allegations that some technocrats involved in the wrongful issuance of development permits are often posted to nearby districts, allowing such practices to continue.
She explained that in responding to the issue, she referred to situations where some workers had been transferred to areas far from their usual places of residence.
However, she admitted that her choice of words created the wrong impression that such postings were meant as punishment.
The Minister offered an unreserved apology to Ghanaians, particularly people from the Northern Regions, for any offence, misunderstanding, or discomfort caused by the comments.
“I sincerely acknowledge the concerns that this has generated,” she stated, adding that she holds “the highest regard for due process, equity, and professionalism.”
She further assured the public that all administrative decisions, including staff postings and transfers, would continue to follow laid-down procedures without bias.
The Minister reaffirmed her commitment to serving residents of the Greater Accra Region with integrity, fairness, and accountability.
She urged the public to accept her clarification and treat the matter as resolved.
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Christians have been urged to demonstrate a living faith in Jesus Christ by allowing their confession of Him as Lord and Saviour to reflect in their daily lives.
According to the Kaneshie District Pastor of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Ghana (EPCG), Rev. Dzidzor Nathaniel Affram, a genuine Christian’s confession should go beyond words and be demonstrated through obedience to God, love for others and service to the Church.
He made the call at the 40th anniversary remembrance service for the late Wesley Kwasi Kwadzo at the Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Ghana, Maranatha Congregation at Awudome Avenui in the Volta Region.
Speaking on the theme, “The Church Built on a Living Confession,” Rev. Affram said life would continually present challenges capable of testing Christians’ faith, making it necessary for believers to hold firmly to their confession that Jesus Christ is Lord.
He explained that accepting Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour required Christians to live according to His teachings, stressing that their faith must be evident in their conduct.
“A living confession listens to God and not man,” he said, urging Christians to remain obedient to God even when faced with difficulties and pressures.
Rev. Affram further encouraged the congregation to care for vulnerable people and demonstrate concern for others, adding that such acts were practical expressions of Christian faith.
He also urged Christians to identify and use their God-given gifts to build the Church.
He said every member of the Church had a role to play and cautioned Christians against looking down on others because of their status or abilities.
The remembrance service brought together family members, friends, members of the congregation and sympathisers to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the late Wesley Kwasi Kwadzo.
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