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Peace Council chair urges continued dialogue on religious tensions
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The Chairman of the National Peace Council, Most Reverend Emmanuel Kofi Fianu, has stressed that churches still support schools with funds and infrastructure, even though government provides major resources.
During an interview on TV3, he explained that many mission schools continue to rely on additional support from their religious bodies. He noted that government does not meet every need in the schools.
He explained that the Catholic Church, for example, provides help when there is a need and resources are available.
This includes support for infrastructure and lobbying partners to assist institutions.
He could not give specific examples immediately but maintained that the Church continues to invest in some schools.
Most Reverend Fianu also addressed concerns that recent public discussions reflect a rise in religious intolerance.
He disagreed, pointing out that Ghana has a long history of religious tolerance and cooperation.
He noted that while some individuals may make negative comments, these do not represent the country as a whole.
He expressed concern about comments targeted at Muslims after a recent court case involving a Muslim student.
He urged the public not to generalise or condemn an entire religious community based on a single incident.
He explained that the Catholic Church practices interreligious dialogue that respects other faiths without compromising its own beliefs.
He insisted that such dialogue is genuine and not an act of pretense.
Most Reverend Fianu called for continuous engagement among religious groups to prevent tension from escalating.
He said ongoing dialogue helps people understand one another and promotes peaceful living.
He added that mutual respect is key, stressing that respecting one another’s religion must be mutual.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Over 20 structures built within the 50-metre buffer zone of the Kpeshie Lagoon at the Laboma Beach Resort in the La Dade-Kotopon Municipality were on Sunday demolished by the Greater Accra Regional Coordinating Council (GARCC).
Buildings such as single-unit semi-detached under construction and completed chalets at the resort were pulled down while portions of a newly constructed perimeter wall were also demolished. Read More
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About 120 golfers from clubs across Ghana participated in an 18-hole competition, dubbed ‘MTN 30th Anniversary CEO Invitational Golf Tournament’ held at the Achimota Golf Club on Saturday.
At the end of the hectic day, Frederick Semenu Duvor won the Men’s Group A event with 39 points, while Julienne Afi claimed the Ladies’ Group A title with the same score.
Yaw Mireku Jnr. won the Men’s Group B with an impressive 45 points, while Kous Louanges Mang took the Ladies’ Group B title with 38 points.
Kofi Mangesi won Men’s Group C with 40 points while Elorm R. Akuash Bonney claimed the Ladies’ version with 42 points.
In the Seniors Division, Jan Vogel emerged winner of the men’s category with 39 gross, while Helen Appah topped the ladies’ category with 44 gross.
Addressing participants, the company’s Board Chairman, Mr Ishmael Yamson, urged the company to approach its next phase with the same resilience, discipline and determination that have defined its success over the past three decades.
He drew a striking parallel between the game of golf and MTN Ghana’s three-decade journey, describing both as long games in which success depends less on one spectacular moment than on consistency, patience, judgment and the ability to recover from setbacks.
He said, golf had taught him a lesson that extended far beyond the fairways, thus, a round cannot be won on the first hole.
In golfing terms, he said, MTN Ghana had encountered its share of regulatory bunkers, competitive hazards and unexpected storms that had forced the company to pause, reassess and change its approach.
But those challenges, he suggested, were part of the journey rather than reasons to abandon it.
By Andrew Nortey
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