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Kristo Asafo Mission rejects burial rites of late leader, accuses security agencies of failing to enforce court order
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The leadership of Kristo Asafo Mission of Ghana has distanced itself from the ongoing burial and funeral rites for its founder, Prof. Emeritus Apostle Kwadwo Safo, saying it does not support the activities taking place at the Apostle Safo Suaye Centre at Gomoa Mpota.
In a press release issued on Thursday, the church said all its organs, fellowships, boards and councils remained aligned with the decision of its leader, Nana Kwadwo Safo Akofena.
The leadership said it was not involved in the burial rites and noted that the Aduana Kotoko Royal Family of Essumeja had secured an injunction restraining all burial and funeral activities.
According to the church, the family had also informed the police and other security agencies to stop the ongoing ceremonies.
The church further stated that the Apostle Safo Suaye Centre and the museum where the funeral activities are being held were the lawful properties of Kristo Asafo Mission.
It alleged that former Member of Parliament, Adwoa Safo, attempted to gain access to the museum on Thursday by requesting its keys from members of the facility’s management committee but was refused.
It claimed it received information about an alleged attempt to break into the facility.
According to the leadership, efforts to protect the properties had been unsuccessful because the police had failed to provide adequate security or enforce the court injunction, despite being served with the order.
The church said the Ministry of the Interior had suspended the activities of its internal security unit, leaving it unable to protect its properties with its own personnel.
It expressed disappointment with what it described as the actions of the police and the National Security apparatus, saying the church had not been treated fairly.
The leadership said Kristo Asafo Mission had always been a peaceful organisation and would not take the law into its own hands.
However, it expressed concern that some members were becoming increasingly impatient over the situation.
It called on the police and other security agencies to enforce the Accra High Court injunction issued on July 29, 2026.
The church alleged that Adwoa Safo intended to secretly bury what it described as a “decoy” body instead of the remains of the late founder.
It said that even if such an alleged burial took place, members would continue to demand the release of what it described as the founder’s actual body for what it called a befitting burial.
The leadership urged members to remain calm, law-abiding and vigilant while awaiting the outcome of the matter.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The 29th Annual Dagaaba-Frafra Friendly Games have once again demonstrated that sports can be a powerful vehicle for cultural preservation, business networking, friendship and peaceful coexistence.
Held at the El-Wak Sports Stadium in Accra last Saturday, the games brought together members of the two ethnic groups from across Ghana and abroad for a colourful celebration under the theme, “Unity in Diversity: The Dagaaba-Frafra Model for Peaceful Co-existence.”
The event, which has evolved from a friendly football match into a major annual gathering, featured football, volleyball, sack races, lime and spoon, tug-of-peace and a penalty shootout for senior citizens.
At the end of the competitions, the Frafra won four events, while the Dagaaba secured victories in five, with the men’s soccer match ending in a draw.
The Frafra triumphed in the men’s lime and spoon, men’s sack race, women’s sack race and women’s soccer, while the Dagaaba won the women’s lime and spoon, men’s volleyball, women’s volleyball, women’s tug-of-peace and the senior citizens’ penalty shootout.
However, the games extended far beyond the sporting arena. The stadium grounds and surrounding spaces became a vibrant marketplace, with patrons enjoying and purchasing a variety of traditional foods, drinks and cultural products.
Local delicacies, including TZ, tubaani, bambara beans, pork, guinea fowl, local fowls, dog meat and kosie, were sold alongside traditional alcoholic beverages. Traditional dresses and other culturally inspired items also attracted buyers, turning the gathering into an important platform for small businesses and vendors to make sales while promoting northern Ghanaian culture.
The cultural exchange continued long after the final sporting contests, as patrons remained at the venue to eat, drink, socialise, dance and party well into the night.
In her remarks, the Guest of Honour, Dr Matilda Aberese-Ako, said the gathering represented much more than competition, describing the Dagaaba-Frafra relationship as a historic bond that had evolved into a modern sporting tradition and an instrument for peace.
MTN Ghana has been the headline sponsor for the games for the past 10 years.
By Gordon Wellu
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MTN Ghana has undertaken a tree-planting exercise at the Chipa Forest Reserve as part of its commitment to protecting the planet and support the restoration of degraded sections of the forest.
The activity forms part of the company’s 2026 Sustainability Month celebration held under the theme “Small Actions: Big Impact,” and its 30th anniversary celebration.
It was held in partnership with the Forestry Commission (FC) and the Rainforest Alliance with MTN Ghana supporting the restoration of approximately two hectares of degraded forest through the planting of 1,666 trees.
Due to the current dry weather conditions, 833 trees were planted during the exercise, with the remaining 833 to be planted when the rain commences.
The exercise brought together MTN employee volunteers, officials from the Forestry Commission and representatives of the Rainforest Alliance, demonstrating the importance of collaboration in driving environmental sustainability.
Speaking at the event, the Acting General Manager for Sustainability and Shared Value at MTN Ghana, Georgina Asare Fiagbenu, emphasized the critical role trees play in sustaining life and protecting the environment.
“Trees are essential to human survival and healthy ecosystems. They absorb carbon dioxide, release oxygen, regulate temperatures, protect soil, support biodiversity and provide habitats for many species. They also conserve water, reduce erosion and help communities adapt to the effects of climate change,” she said.
The District Manager of the Tema-Ada Forest Services Division of the Forestry Commission, Linda Ansah, welcomed MTN Ghana’s support, describing it as a valuable contribution to efforts aimed at restoring degraded sections of the reserve.
The Country Director of the Rainforest Alliance, Nicholas Jengri, also welcomed the partnership and emphasised the importance of collective action in addressing environmental challenges.
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