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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
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Upper West Regional Police Command secures conviction against notorious robbers
The Upper West Regional Police Command is pleased to announce the conviction and sentencing of Abdulai Ibrahim alias Baba, 34 (Driver Mate) and Abdulai Kipo, 36 (Butcher), for their involvement in conspiracy to commit crimes to wit robbery and robbery.
The duo were found guilty and sentenced to 28 and 18 years imprisonment in Hard Labour, respectively.
The accused persons were implicated in a series of robberies across the Napogbakole, Danko, SSNIT, and Konta areas of the Wa Municipality.
Their arrest and conviction were made possible through intelligence-led investigations and meticulous gathering of evidence by the Regional Police Intelligence Directorate.
The conviction and sentencing were carried out at the Wa Circuit Court, presided over by His Honour Jonathan Avoogo.
The court’s verdict underscores the Command’s commitment to ensuring justice and safety in the region.
The Upper West Regional Police Command reaffirms its determination to make the region safe for peaceful coexistence and will continue to work tirelessly to combat crime and protect its residents.
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Police arrest two suspects for possession of suspected narcotic substance at Ayi Mensah
The Ghana Police Service has arrested two suspects for possession of eleven (11) large compressed sacks of a substance suspected to be narcotics at Ayi Mensah in the Greater Accra Region.
The suspects, Mathew Narkotey and Augustine Teye, were arrested by a team from the National Operations Department (NOD) on June 7, 2025 during routine patrols. The suspects were onboard a Mazda pick-up truck with registration number GT 3490-P when a search uncovered the suspected narcotic substance concealed in the vehicle.
The vehicle and the suspected substances have been impounded and are currently secured at the Joint Operations Centre for evidential purposes.
Both suspects are in police custody assisting with investigations, while efforts are underway to arrest one Martey, named by the suspects as the intended recipient of the consignment.
