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YAB campaign reaches Hansen Road Adventist Church
Youth Against Betting (YAB), an anti-betting group last Saturday took its campaign to the Hansen Road Adventist church in Accra as part of efforts to raise awareness about the dangers of Betting.
Participants of the programme included members of the senior youth of the church and some representatives of YAB.
A founding member of YAB Mr Emmanuel K. Agyare in his presentation cautioned the youth against engaging in betting despite how popular it had become.
He said such acts have proven to be addictive and could have daring consequences, like anxiety, depression and serious financial troubles on individuals who practiced it.
He noted that a research by the National Institute of Health (NIH) showed that 8.5 per cent of males and 3.5 per cent of females showed signs of gambling disorder and concluded that 3.3 percent of gamers worldwide suffer from gaming addiction, representing 105.6 million gamers.
Gambling addiction he said increases by 23 folds for gamblers who also have alcohol disorders or addiction.
Mr Agyare expressed worry about Ghana being one of the leading African countries in gambling and called on authorities to as a matter of urgency implement strict measures to salvage the situation.
In furtherance, he mentioned that the Bible spoke against betting, therefore Christians must rise against the menace.
According to him, “1Timothy 6:9-10 but those who desire to be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish harmful lusts which drown men in destruction and perdition.”
“For the love of money is the root of all evil, for which some have strayed from the faith in their greediness and pierced themselves through with many sorrows,” he quoted.
He therefore underscored the need for the church to provide a safe place for social gathering for the youth and collaborate with relevant institutions to create awareness on the adverse effects of betting and promote attitudinal and behavioral change.
Training on alternative livelihood for young people, he said must also be provided by the church and Ghanaians who mean well to prevent people from getting into betting due to poverty.
The Programmes Officer of YAB, Miss Julia Pwoawuvi in her remarks advised the youth to desist from betting and focus on activities that will only add value to their lives.
“There is nothing to gain in betting. It will only bring you more problems when you get addicted to it. You will lose money and get depressed, that is if you don’t end up in jail for stealing to bet. Let us all say no to betting,” she advised.
Also present at the event was Ms Raissa Sambou, a member of the YAB team.
BY RAISSA SAMBOU
Ghana’s parliament has marked the 2nd edition of May Day 2026 under the theme “ Welcome Home”.
It was special day meant to celebrate the invaluable support of the workforce, recognizing the commitment, resilience, and contributions of workers to institutional growth and national development.
Delivering the message on behalf of the Speaker, the 1st Deputy Speaker, Bernard Ahiafor, described the theme as very apt, appropriate, and timely, noting that Parliament is more than a workplace, it is a shared home.
He emphasized that we cannot speak about work without speaking about people, reminding everyone that the true measure of our work is the well-being of our people.
He urged that our traditional clothing become an integral part of our everyday clothing, and that our local languages must become integral to our daily lives, interwoven into education and practiced at home.
Referencing Standing Order 63, which captures the use of local language as optional in deliberations, he encouraged a renewed commitment to identity, saying it is significant that we “come home” and present who we are so future generations can inherit a story they can fully tell.
The Clerk, Mr. Ebenezer Ahumah Djietror, in his remarks commended officers for their dedication and devotion to duty, calling on them to go the extra mile and leave legacies.
Echoing the reminder that an unexamined life is not worth living, he described the event as an invitation to reconnect with our roots through cultural revival.
The Deputy Clerk, C&FMS, Dr. Gloria Sarku Kumawu, urged all not to forget their roots, the people behind the stories of ministries, industries, and the strides made both in-house and beyond.
What began last year has now become a meaningful tradition, showcasing Ghanaian heritage, fostering unity, and encouraging innovation under the principle of diversity for unity and diversity for progress, she added.
The gathering brought together leadership, public officials, and staff across all levels, along with the media, standing as a unifying platform that honored service, celebrated culture, and reaffirmed a shared commitment to national development.
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Manhyia would serve as Ghana’s unifying force …Otumfuo assures on commemoration of 27 years on the Golden Stool
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, last Friday celebrated his 27th enstoolment with a colourful and culture-rich ceremony at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi, drawing a distinguished gathering of dignitaries from across Ghana and beyond.
Clad in splendid kente and adorned in rich traditional regalia, the dignitaries added colour and elegance to the occasion, as the palace grounds came alive with a vibrant display of Ghanaian culture.
Traditional drumming, dancing and symbolic rites underscored the deep-rooted heritage of the Ashanti Kingdom, captivating guests and reaffirming the value of tradition in modern society.
Speaking at a high-level Executive Gala organised by the Diaspora Affairs Office of the Office of the President in strategic partnership with the E ON 3 Group, the ‘World-Meets-in-Ghana’ gala, the Asantehene urged Ghanaians to guard against the divisive tendencies of partisan politics.
The event was to honour the Asantehene’s nearly three-decade reign under the theme ‘Advancing Peace and Sustainable Economic Development through Royal Vision’.
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II noted that such attitudes threatened the country’s long-standing values of unity, civility and brotherliness.
He assured that Manhyia would continue to serve as a unifying force for the nation.
The celebration also featured the presentation of commemorative gold coins to notable national leaders, including the President, John Dramani Mahama, former Presidents John Agyekum Kufuor and Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo as well as Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, a former Vice President in recognition of their contributions to peace and national development.
By Spectator Reporter
