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President Mahama consoles Rev.Wengam and family
A delegation of the General Council of Assemblies of God, Ghana, the Nyankpen and Wengam families , and Cedar Mountain Chapel has paid a courtesy visit to President John Mahama in Accra to formally inform him of the demise of Madam Deborah Wengam, mother of the General Superintendent of Assemblies of God, Ghana Rev Stephen Wengam.
They used the occasion to invite the President to the funeral service on Saturday, 25th January, 2025 at the Forecourt of the State House in Accra.
The delegation was led by the Assistant General Superintendent of Assemblies of God, Ghana Rev Dr Godwin Tito Agyei.
Rev Tito Agyei eulogized Madam Wengam who had been a member of the church for 71years. He especially commended her for raising a visionary leader , Rev Wengam, for the church.
Rev Tito Agyei said the funeral is attracting people of all walks of life and a huge delegation from the international community.
The Assistant General Superintendent thanked President Mahama for quickly visiting to commiserate with the bereaved family on hearing of the passing of Madam Wengam.
The President commended the late Madam Wengam for serving her generation well by producing a prominent leader for the church in particular and society at large.
President Mahama consoled Rev Wengam and family and prayed that the soul of Madam Wengam rest in peace.
President John Dramani Mahama has visited the Akosombo Dam to assess the impact of a fire incident at a substation operated by the Ghana Grid Company.
The fire is reported to have caused the loss of more than 1,000 megawatts from the national power grid, affecting electricity supply in parts of the country.
During the visit, he inspected ongoing restoration works and received briefings from engineers on efforts to restore power. He commended them for what he described as a swift and professional response to the situation.
According to him, the government remains committed to restoring stable electricity supply as quickly as possible.
He added that steps are also being taken to strengthen the resilience of Ghana’s energy infrastructure to prevent similar incidents in the future.
The Ghana Grid Company has not yet provided a detailed timeline for full restoration, but work is ongoing to bring affected systems back on stream.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Ghana’s Finance Minister, Cassiel Ato Forson, says he and his deputy have publicly filed their annual tax returns to demonstrate leadership and encourage compliance among citizens.
In a facebook post, he explained that the move was meant to show that public officials must lead by example when it comes to fulfilling civic duties.
“Leadership must be demonstrated, not declared,” he said.
He commended Ghanaian taxpayers for their continued contribution to national development, noting that tax compliance plays a key role in sustaining government activities.
According to him, paying taxes is both a legal and moral responsibility. He stressed that all citizens, including public officials, professionals, and businesses, are equal before the law and must meet their tax obligations.
He added that tax revenue is essential for funding key sectors such as education, healthcare, infrastructure, and security.
The minister praised the Ghana Revenue Authority for its work, especially during the ongoing Tax and Good Governance Month in April. He said the initiative helps to educate the public and promote voluntary compliance.
He urged the authority to intensify public education and continue reforms aimed at simplifying tax processes, reducing compliance costs, and improving transparency.
He further encouraged individuals and businesses that are yet to file their returns to do so promptly, adding that support systems and digital platforms are available to assist them.
He said building a strong tax culture would strengthen the country’s economy, improve accountability, and promote fairness in society.
By: Jacob Aggrey
