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Rev Prof Paul Frimpong-Manso bows out after 40 years… Assemblies of God of Church pays homage
• Rev Prof and Rev Mrs Frimmpong-Manso (right) receiving a plaque from Rev. Dr.
and Rev. Mrs Stephen Wengam
Having dutifully served the Christian community for over 40 years and having reached the time to bow out, a send-off service was held in Accra at the weekend for the past General Superintendent of the Assemblies of God (AG) in Ghana, Rev. Prof. Paul Frimpong-Manso, and his wife, Rev. Mrs. Gladys Frimpong-Manso.
The ceremony was held to honour their over 40 years of service to the church, having served as local officers through to the top.
Touting the dedicated services he has provided to the church over the years, the General Superintendent, AG, Ghana, Rev. Dr. Stephen Wengam, referred to his predecessor as a man of many parts as he made great strides during his tenure.
He said Rev. Prof. Frimpong-Manso mobilised local assemblies in the church for remarkable endeavours and repositioned them as key Christian denominations in the country.
Again, Rev. Dr. Wengam noted that his predecessor was able to build 3,000 churches within five years, which had led to phenomenal growth in the church.
“During his tenure as pastor at the Gospel Centre AG, Old Tafo, he assisted in raising church membership from 50 to more than 1,000 and planted 12 strong branches in the Old Tafo area,” he added.
Rev. Dr. Wengam stated that it was during Rev. Prof. Frimpong-Manso’s tenure that the church saw the construction of an ultra-modern head office complex, a technical university, the establishment of the AG Ministers’ Pension Board, and the setting up of the AG Television Station.
The King of Akyem Abuakwa, Okyenhene Osagyefuo Amoatia Ofori Panin, who was the Special Guest of Honour, said the church, the Christian Council, and the country at large were privileged to have a man after God’s own heart.
He emphasised that Rev. Prof. Frimpong-Manso was a man with vision, integrity, and an understanding and adept knowledge of the word of God, adding that his service to God and man had strengthened Christians in the country.
“As you officially retire from active duty, me, my wife and family, and the entire Okyeman appreciate and send you our best wishes.” After all your hard work and dedicated services to God and humanity over the years, I am glad you are retiring , and I appreciate you for being an exemplary, bold leader for the past decade,” he added.
Rev. Prof. Frimpong-Manso remarked that the successes chalked during his tenure were by the grace of God and added that, though he was retiring, he would continue to serve God and the church.
He used the opportunity to urge young pastors to seek the face of God in all the decisions they made. He added that success could only be guaranteed by God and not man.
By Spectator Reporter
Member of Parliament for Akuapem North, Sammy Awuku, has expressed deep sorrow following the sudden passing of Isaac Batsa, the constituency secretary for the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC).
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) lawmaker issued a statement on Tuesday reacting to the news, which has shocked the local political community.
Mr.Awuku praised the late NDC secretary for his bipartisan approach to local governance.
He noted that despite their different political affiliations, Batsa consistently rose above party lines to serve the constituency with diligence.
The MP revealed that the news was particularly shocking given that he had last interacted with Batsa just three days prior on Saturday.
Concluding his statement, Sammy Awuku extended his heartfelt condolences to Batsa’s family, the constituency and regional executives, and the entire NDC fraternity, wishing the deceased peaceful eternal rest.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has petitioned the Dean of the Diplomatic Corps to intervene in what it describes as the unlawful arrest and detention of the Bono Regional Chairman of the party, Kwame Baffoe, popularly known as Abronye DC.
Speaking during the presentation of the petition, NPP Member of Parliament, Jerry Ahmed Shaib accused the government led by John Dramani Mahama of promoting what he described as a “culture of silence.”
According to him, the continued detention of Abronye DC over a bailable offence was unacceptable and against the principles of justice.
He argued that keeping an accused person in custody until a matter is fully determined was not common practice in democratic states.
“It can only happen in a kangaroo or banana state,” he stated.
Mr. Shaib further alleged that state institutions were being influenced to intimidate political opponents.
He maintained that the criminal libel law had long been repealed in Ghana and questioned why individuals were allegedly being targeted over comments on national issues.
According to him, citizens should not be arrested simply for expressing views, including claims that power outages, popularly known as “dumsor,” had returned.
The lawmaker also accused the presiding judge in the matter of showing bias and claimed the court had failed to indicate when Abronye DC would reappear or be released.
He explained that the NPP deliberately chose a peaceful approach in presenting the petition to the diplomatic community instead of organising demonstrations.
Mr. Shaib noted that the delegation was acting on the instructions of the party leadership, including the Minority Leader, the General Secretary, the National Organiser, and former Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia.
He called on the diplomatic community and ambassadors in the country to engage the Ghanaian authorities and ensure that justice and human rights were upheld.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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