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Prisons are filled with young people -Rev Mensah
The President of the International Prisons Chaplains Association, (IPCA) Ghana, Rev Steve Mensah has said it was unfortunate that prisons throughout the world were filled with young people.
He, therefore, advised the youth to conduct themselves responsibly and do all within their power to avoid problems which could land them in prison.
Rev Mensah , who is also the Coordinator of the Christ Embassy Prisons Ministry, Nungua branch, asked the youth to respect their parents since that was one of the commandments of God.
He said juveniles who were in solitary confinement could develop serious emotional problems and eventually ruin their future.
Rev Mensah was sad to note that young offenders who were mixed with adults in prisons came out as hardened criminals instead of being reformed.
He said it was unfortunate some of the youth were often abused sexually and physically, adding that the situation of overcrowding in the prisons could result in the outbreak of diseases like tuberculosis and coronavirus among others.
He asked them to refrain from drug addiction, violent demonstrations in schools, avoid bad companies, and illicit relationships.
The IPCA President asked them to keep away from ungodly people, read their bibles and pray constantly to keep them close to God.
Rev Mensah advised them to avoid taking short cuts in life, but rather take their education seriously, since that was the only way they could become successful in life.
By Raymond Kyekye
Member of Parliament for Gomoa Central Kwame Asare Obeng, widely known as A Plus, is calling on young people to take hypertension seriously by checking their blood pressure regularly and taking prescribed medication to prevent sudden deaths and stroke.
In a message shared to the public, the MP noted that cases of young people dying from high blood pressure are rising, even though the condition is preventable.
He mentioned that many refuse to go for checkups, and those who later discover they have hypertension still stop or avoid taking their medication.
He expressed worry that some men refuse treatment because they believe blood pressure drugs affect their sexual performance, a belief he described as misleading.
A Plus stressed that staying alive and healthy should be the priority, adding that complications from uncontrolled hypertension could lead to stroke and long term disability.
He encouraged the youth, especially men, to get their blood pressure tested and take treatment seriously to protect their health and future.
A Plus urged the public to spread the message so more people will take action on their health.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Speaker of Parliament Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin has met first term Members of Parliament to strengthen cooperation between his office and newly elected legislators.
The engagement was organised to help build better working relations and improve communication within the House.
Bagbin stressed the value of open interaction and mentioned that similar sessions will later involve continuing MPs, the media and the public through televised programmes.
He reiterated the 9th Parliament’s goal of promoting openness and inclusion, describing integrity, honesty, civility and participation as key values for national progress.
He encouraged the creation of a mentorship system to allow experienced members to guide new ones.
Bagbin reflected on the growth of Ghana’s legislature over the years, noting a shift from strong partisan conduct to a more mature multiparty atmosphere.
He urged MPs to maintain their party identity while working together for development.
Present at the meeting were the Clerk to Parliament Ebenezer Ahumah Djietror, the Deputy Majority Whip Comfort Doyoe Cudjoe and the Deputy Minority Leader Patricia Appiagyei.
By: Jacob Aggrey
