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Preach truth, stay united …SDA Pastor urges church leaders
Pastor Dr Samuel Bornya preaching
The President of the East Ghana Conference of the SDA Church, Pastor Dr Samuel Bornya Arloo, has said that disunity in the body of Christ has contributed to disorganisation in the Church.
He said this in an interview with The Spectator at the closing ceremony of a five-day Camp Meeting of the Effiduase District of the SDA Church at Koforidua last Saturday.
According to him, “disunity is one of the main tools being used by the devil in fighting the power of the church, and he does it through doctrinal values, ethics, interpretation of the bible, among other means”.
He, therefore, called on church leaders to go back to the word of God and preach the right messages to the people to prepare them for the Saviour because the world was on the verge of coming to an end considering the outbreak of diseases and wars.
“Let us be united to fight our common goal else it would be better for us to remain in the world than to spend precious time, energy, and a lot of funds in doing the work of God for Christ to tell us He does not know us because we did not do the right thing,” he said.
He said the church had deviated from its path because the leaders had allowed it to be a market place where all manner of items were sold while others turned theirs into “boxing arena,” making the church unattractive to outsiders.
Pastor Arloo again talked about the economic hardship in the country and said it was not a new thing to the SDA church because Jesus Christ had said it before going to the cross to die for mankind, but bad human tendencies had worsened the situation.
He said if Christians would understand their role as children of God in Ghana and perform their duties responsibly as God expected, the economy would bounce back in no time.
Preaching the sermon on the topic “The King is Coming,” he urged the SDA members to study the bible well and understand the times and seasons to enable them bring more souls to Christ.
The Effiduase District Leader, Pastor Bernard Adu-Yeboah, also said the camp meeting was an annual programme which brought all the members together to think about their spiritual welfare and strategise to walk right before the Lord and afforded them the opportunity to fraternise socially.
By Spectator Reporter
AngloGold Ashanti Obuasi Mine has broken ground on a modern 1,500-seater multipurpose assembly hall and a secured main gatehouse for New Edubiase Senior High School, in the Adansi South District.
The project, being executed by local contractor AA Engineering and Construction, is expected to be completed within 17 months and forms part of the Mine’s 10-Year Socio-Economic Development Plan (SEDP) — a strategic framework for delivering sustainable development in its host communities.
Beyond the expansive assembly hall, the facility will house a fully integrated administrative complex featuring a dedicated sound room, a 16-seater staff eatery, and suites for the Headmaster and Assistant Headmaster, a bursar’s office, an 18-seater conference room, a 24-seater staff common room, six faculty office spaces and ancillary stores and washrooms.
Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony, the Mine’s Director of Sustainability Management, Edmund Oduro Agyei, reaffirmed the company’s commitment to improving educational outcomes in host communities through impactful and sustainable investments.
The Edubiasehene, Guahyia Oduropanin Birikorang, commended the Mine for the investment, saying the project demonstrated that the company’s development agenda extended well beyond its immediate operational areas.
The Headmaster of New Edubiase SHS, Mr Christopher Appiah Mensah, described the intervention as timely and transformative, noting it would address longstanding infrastructure deficits, improve conditions for teaching and learning, and create adequate space for academic and social gatherings.
“This will greatly enhance administrative efficiency and improve the overall welfare of both staff and students,” he said.
The facility is also expected to boost the school’s capacity to host national examinations and major events, and strengthen its standing as a centre of academic excellence within the district.
From Kingsley E. Hope, Kumasi
Stakeholders have been urged to help raise awareness and eliminate the stigma often associated with clubfoot, a treatable condition which occurs in children.
Parents are to seek early treatment for the condition while policymakers strengthen support for early detection, disability inclusion, and child health services in the country.
Clubfoot is a condition present at birth in which one or both feet are twisted inward and downward. If left untreated, experts say a child may face lifelong challenges with walking, which could affect education, employment, and social inclusion.
In Ghana, an estimated 1,000 babies are said to be born with clubfoot every year.
In commemoration of the World Clubfoot Day, marked on June 3 every year, stakeholders create awareness about the condition and, among other things, celebrate the dedication of health professionals who ensure children receive treatment.
In a release copied to the Ghana News Agency, Nana Afua Adutwumwaa Adjetey, Programme Manager, Ghana Clubfoot Programme, noted that many families were unaware of the free treatment available for the condition in Ghana. 
She observed that the lack of awareness continued to delay treatment for children who could have received prompt and life-changing care at no cost.
Treatment, she said, was provided free of charge for children under age five at Christian Health Association of Ghana (CHAG–Hope Walks) partner clinics across the country.
More than 9,000 children born with clubfoot had received treatment and care through the programme over the past 18 years.
“The treatment follows the internationally recognised Ponseti Method, which uses a series of gentle casts to gradually correct the position of the foot, followed by a brace to maintain correction and prevent relapse. When treatment begins early, success rates are extremely high,” Madam Adjetey explained.
“For many children, the journey begins with a health worker who identifies clubfoot at birth and makes a referral. A few moments of observation can change the course of a child’s life forever.”
“Clubfoot is not a curse; it is not caused by wrongdoing…it is a medical condition that can be treated successfully. Families should never feel ashamed to seek help.”
The Programme Manager said children born with the condition deserved equal opportunities, dignity, and inclusion, and called on communities to support parents rather than “judge them.” -GNA
