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Peace Council chair urges continued dialogue on religious tensions
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
The ECOWAS Council of Ministers has unanimously endorsed President John Dramani Mahama as West Africa’s sole candidate for the Chairperson of the African Union when the rotating position gets to the region in 2027.
The endorsement was announced at the ninety-fifth ordinary session of the Council in Abuja on 12 December 2025.
The Authority of Heads of State and Government is expected to adopt the recommendation on Sunday.
In a declaration issued after the meeting, the Council noted that Ghana remains an important member of the regional bloc and continues to contribute to ECOWAS’ international standing.
It stressed the need for member states to work together to secure top positions for West Africans in continental and global organisations.
The Council explained that adopting a unified stance would help ECOWAS protect and promote its interests within the African Union.
It therefore recommended that the Heads of State fully back Ghana’s bid for the AU chairmanship.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Ghana Education Service has released all outstanding feeding grants for Special Schools across the country.
The funds cover the third term of the 2024/2025 academic year and the first term of the 2025/2026 academic year.
GES has also cleared all arrears owed Senior High Schools and Senior High Technical Schools for perishables supplied between 29 July and 17 October 2025.
According to the Service, the money has been transferred into the accounts of all beneficiary schools.
Heads of Special Schools, SHS and SHTS have been asked to submit official receipts for the funds through their Regional Accountants to the Director General.
The Public Relations Unit in a statement noted that GES remains committed to supporting effective teaching, learning and inclusive education in the country.
By: Jacob Aggrey
