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‘We didn’t visit galamsey sites to pray for galamseyers to stop work’ – Rev Frimpong Manso
Reverend Professor Paul Frimpong Manso, a former general superintendent of the Assemblies of God in Ghana, has disputed rumours that he and other pastors went to the galamsey site to pray.
Christian ecumenical leaders in Ghana may be seen singing ‘Yen Ara Asaase Ni’ and other national anthems at a place in the Eastern Region, according to a video posted by Accra’s UTV.
They were later seen offering prayers.
“We pray that our people will humble themselves and change from their wicked ways… heal our land and save us, heal our nation,” the pastor leading the prayer is heard saying.
Some Ghanaians have reacted negatively to the pastors’ visits to the galamsey locations, where they pray. The accusation levelled against them is that they are not using common sense.
Speaking of Oyerepa Breakfast Time, Rev. Frimpong Manso rubbished claims that they went there to pray for galamsey to stop; described the report as irresponsible.
“Our aim of visiting the galamsey site was not to pray. If it was prayers alone we could have stayed in our house. We have seen a lot of reports on galamsey. We went there to see if the galamsey is real.
“In everything, we start with a prayer. So when we got there we needed to pray and thank God for protection. We realized that Ghanaians have sinned against God for destroying the rich land so we prayed for forgiveness. We prayed for God to strengthen us to fight the menace. We started with prayer and ended with prayer”. He asserted.
When asked by the host of the show, Kwesi Parker-Wilson, whether they prayed for galamseyers to stop operating, Rev. Manson angrily replied, “No, we did not pray for galamseyers to stop. Don’t drag me there or else I will end the call. That comment is an insult to me and I am offended by the reports”.
Source: www.ghbase.com
The Kumasi metropolis was thrown into a state of frenzy last Saturday as thousands of fans flocked the Baba Yara Sports Stadium for Sarkodie’s Rapperholic Concert that climaxed the 2025 Momo Fest.
Despite a heavy rainfall, the event, powered by MTN, drew unprecedented crowds for the month-long initiative to promote financial inclusion, the use of mobile money, and raise awareness on MoMo fraud prevention.
The musical event was preceded by educational roadshows, cashless market fairs, and community engagement activities across the country.
Vendors at the MoMo Cashless Market and Fair, set up within the stadium premises, offered goods and services payable exclusively through mobile money, giving patrons a live demonstration of MoMo’s utility.
The concert, headlined by multiple award-winning rapper Sarkodie, featured performances from several high-profile Ghanaian artistes including Medikal, Kofi Kinaata, Donzy, Kweku Smoke, and Efya.
But the appearance of Shatta Wale, who joined Sarkodie on stage, took the excitement a notch higher as it marked a rare public collaboration between the two top acts.
The event would go into the history books as one of the largest music gatherings in Kumasi and a fitting conclusion to a festival that sought to blend innovation with entertainment.
Funeral rites for the late Ghanaian music icon, Charles Kwadwo Fosu, affectionately known as Daddy Lumba, will be held on December 6 at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi.
Later in the evening of December 6, there will be a DL cocktail party at the Rattray Park, which will feature top musicians in the country.
Announcing the funeral arrangements on behalf of the family, former Manhyia North Member of Parliament, Collins Owusu Amankwa, said the decision was reached after consultations with Manhyia, government, and other key stakeholders.
The family cautioned the public to desist from disrespecting the legend on social media by spreading falsehood about his marital status.
Daddy Lumba, 60, passed away on July 26, 2025, at the Bank Hospital in Accra after a short illness.
Following his death, a book of condolence was opened at his East Legon residence for loved ones, friends, colleagues, and fans to pay tribute to his iconic memory.
Subsequently, the government, in collaboration with the Creative Arts Agency, organised a candlelight vigil in his memory at Independence Square in Accra on August 2.
This was later followed by a One Week Observation at the same venue on August 30, which was attended by people from all walks of life.
Born on September 29, 1964, in Nsuta in the Ashanti Region, Daddy Lumba started his music career at a young age. He later joined the Lumba Brothers alongside Nana Acheampong in Germany before launching a solo career.
With about 32 albums and over 200 songs to his credit, Daddy Lumba thrilled the world with classic hits such as “Aben Wo Ha,” “Yentie Obiaa,” “Playboy,” “Theresa,” “Sika Asem,” “Mensei Da,” “Makra Mo,” and many others.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
