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Osu Methodist crowned winners of Ga Inter – Community Churches Quiz
The Osu Reverend Kwei Dagadu Methodist Church emerged winners of the 2021 Inter Community Churches GA Bible Quiz held in Accra last weekend.
The event, which was under the auspices of the Adabraka Atukpai Mantse, Nii Tetteh Adjabeng II, in collaboration with the GA Dangbe Literacy Foundation, Adabraka Atukpai Stool, Osu Traditional and Korley-Klottey Municipal Assembly, was to create an enabling environment for the churches and also strengthen the culture of the Ga dialect.
Speaking at the event, Nii Adjabeng II expressed worries about the neglect of the dialect and how it had affected the culture.
He maintained that the language should not be thrown away but rather be taught at all levels.
Nii Adjabeng II was optimistic the Ga dialect can rub shoulders with others in Ghana and internationally.
According to him, the initiative to promote the language started in 2018 with 10 schools within the Adabraka Community and it increased to 34 with more schools within the district in the last few years.
He pledged to continue to use this project to revive the ‘dying’ Ga culture and also extend it to other communities.
Nii Adjabeng II called on the government to help prioritise the teaching and learning of Ga at all levels of education.
Former Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Nii Ayikoi Otoo, lauded the initiative and pledged his unflinching support to hold it in high esteem.
He maintained that it was constitutional to preserve one’s culture and so the culture of the GaDangme community should be preserved; “and by so doing, one should cultivate the habit of always speaking the language.”
He advised that like other tribes speak their language in their locality, so should Gas do same in the region as it was the only way the culture could be followed by the younger generations.
At the end of the Quiz, Methodist placed first with 29 points; runners-up Faith Evangelical amassed 29 points, third-placed Pentecost Central grabbed 26 points, Anglican Barnabas and Apostolic ended with 24 points apiece while Presbyterian Church finished with the least points of 22.
All participation churches were presented with gifts from Nii Adjabeng II.
The event was graced by Chiefs and Queens including Nii Tetteh Okpo, Osu Alata Manste, Naa Naki Azamani II, Dodowa Manye, Naa Ashiokor Odeibe, Osu Manye, Nii Sackey, Adabraka Oakiley Mantse and Nii Armah Akoshi, Osu Clan Mantse.
BY LINUS SIAW NARTEY
The Council of Elders of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has directed all party members and groups engaged in early presidential campaign activities to stop immediately.
The directive followed a meeting between the Council and President John Dramani Mahama on May 29, 2026, during which they discussed party unity, discipline and support for the government’s Resetting Agenda.
In a statement issued after the meeting, the Council expressed concern over reports of premature presidential campaigns and related political activities by some individuals and groups within the party.
It noted that the NDC is currently focused on delivering on the mandate given to it by Ghanaians and urged members to channel their energy, resources and commitment towards supporting the government’s efforts to improve the lives of citizens.
The Council stressed that activities that could create division, distraction or unnecessary competition within the party should be avoided at this stage.
It further reminded members of Article 42 of the party’s constitution, which states that the date and venue for the election of a presidential candidate must be determined by the National Executive Committee (NEC).
According to the Council, no individual, group or interest bloc has the authority to engage in or promote any form of presidential campaign until the NEC officially announces the timetable and guidelines for presidential primaries.
It therefore directed all persons involved in such activities to cease immediately.
The directive covers campaigning, mobilisation, endorsements, publicity and any related activities aimed at promoting the presidential ambitions of prospective candidates.
The Council called on party members to remain united and focus on supporting the government’s transformational agenda and fulfilling the expectations of the Ghanaian people.
It added that the time for internal contests would come, but for now, the party’s collective responsibility is to serve the nation and ensure the successful implementation of the mandate entrusted to it.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Presidential staffer, Dr Sammy Ayeh has criticised the New Patriotic Party (NPP), accusing it of focusing on issues that do not address the needs of Ghanaians.
Commenting on the controversy surrounding a private family funeral of Gold board CEO, Sammy Gyamfi’s father on facebook , Dr Ayeh described attempts to politicise the event as unnecessary and a distraction from matters of national importance.
He argued that at a time when Ghana is focused on economic recovery, job creation, healthcare, education and attracting investment, the opposition should be concentrating on government policies and offering alternatives rather than discussing a private family ceremony.
According to him, the funeral was organised by a private family with relatives capable of managing their own affairs, making the political attention surrounding it unwarranted.
Dr Ayeh made the remarks while referring to President John Dramani Mahama’s recent engagement with members of the Ghanaian diaspora in London during his official working visit to the United Kingdom.
He noted that during the meeting, the President discussed Ghana’s development agenda, investment opportunities and the role of Ghanaians abroad in supporting national growth.
He indicated that Mr Mahama also highlighted measures being implemented by his administration in areas such as healthcare, education, infrastructure and social protection to improve the lives of citizens.
Dr Ayeh maintained that a responsible opposition party should examine such policies, question them where necessary and provide alternative solutions.
Instead, he contended that the NPP appeared more interested in what he described as “funeral politics” than issues affecting the daily lives of Ghanaians.
While acknowledging that questioning government actions is an important part of democracy, he stressed that such scrutiny must be constructive and aimed at advancing the public interest.
He further argued that opposition should be measured by the quality of ideas and alternatives presented rather than the volume of criticism.
Dr Ayeh expressed concern that the NPP had, in his view, replaced meaningful policy engagement with sensationalism and political theatrics.
He urged the party to focus on examining government programmes, proposing credible alternatives and contributing positively to national debate.
According to him, Ghanaians deserve an opposition that addresses pressing national issues and helps strengthen democratic governance.
By: Jacob Aggrey
