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Youth Urged to Stop ‘Galamsey’, Venture into Agriculture
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The New Life District of the Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) Church has been inaugurated with a strong call for youth to redirect their energies into agriculture and abandon the practice of ‘galamsey’.
The District Pastor, Osei-Bonsu Sarpong, made the appeal at the inaugural ceremony held in Anlo-Town last weekend, under the theme: ‘United in Faithfulness for Mission.’
According to Pastor Sarpong, embracing agriculture can transform the country’s economy and improve the livelihoods of young people. In contrast, ‘galamsey’ poses significant risks to Ghana’s environment, economy, and public health.
He emphasised that agriculture offers vast employment opportunities for youth, not only in farming but also in related industries. Engaging in illegal mining, he warned, would destroy the land and could lead to early death.
“God will destroy anyone who destroys the land. Our selfish interest in getting quick money will lead us to our early graves,” Pastor Sarpong stated.
Highlighting Ghana’s agricultural potential, he noted that the country is known for producing crops exported globally. He lamented that illegal mining activities were destroying fertile land and polluting water bodies.
Pastor Sarpong also called on the government to strengthen laws against homosexuality, adding that the church would commit to prayers to support these efforts.
The Executive Secretary for the East Ghana Conference of the SDA, Pastor Okyere Baffour, encouraged the congregation to strengthen their relationship with God and remain steadfast in His love.
Elder Emmanuel Tettey, the District Secretary, provided a brief history of the district. He explained that the New Life District, part of the East Ghana Conference’s 2022 reorganisation plan, officially began operations in January 2023 and has a membership of 786.
The district comprises five churches: New Life, Amazing Truth, Ada, Christ the King, and the newly established Corner Stone.
By Linda Abrefi Wadie
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The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has taken note of public allegations of extortion and related conduct made against the Minority Leader of Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin.
The allegations were made by the Chief Executive of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi.
In a brief statement, the OSP said it has also received a joint petition submitted by two persons, as well as two separate petitions from other persons, in relation to the same allegations.
“Given the nature of the allegations, the OSP will assess the case and determine whether it falls within its statutory mandate and whether further investigative action is warranted,” the statement said.
The development comes amid a heated public feud between the Minority in Parliament and the leadership of GoldBod over the operations of the Domestic Gold Purchase Programme.
The Minority, led by Afenyo-Markin, has accused GoldBod and the Bank of Ghana of causing a loss of over $1.7 billion, citing the International Monetary Fund’s August 2026 report. The Minority has vowed to pursue the matter as Parliament has reconvened for an emergency sitting.
GoldBod, on the other hand, has rejected claims by some NPP MPs, including Tano South MP Dr Gideon Boako, that it owes the Bank of Ghana GH¢1 billion in overdrafts, describing the claim as “false and malicious.”
In the latest twist, GoldBod CEO Sammy Gyamfi has accused the Minority Leader of extortion and related conduct, an allegation that has triggered petitions to the OSP.
The OSP is mandated under Act 959 to investigate and prosecute specific cases of alleged or suspected corruption and corruption-related offences involving public officers and politically exposed persons.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Justin Kodua Frimpong, has filed his nomination to contest the position of General Secretary again as the party begins its rebuilding efforts ahead of the 2028 general elections.
He was accompanied by party stalwarts and supporters who were in high spirits, expressing confidence that he is the right person to hold the position.
Speaking after filing his nomination, Mr Kodua Frimpong assured the rank and file of the party that he would not disappoint them.
“I can assure you that the faith the rank and file of the party have had in me, I will never disappoint them,” he said.
He also pledged to run a clean campaign devoid of personal attacks.
“I can assure you that our internal campaign will be devoid of personal attacks,” he told his fellow contestants and the rank and file of the party as he seeks to retain his position.
His tenure has seen the party through the 2024 general elections, where the NPP lost power to the National Democratic Congress (NDC) after eight years in government.
The party is currently in a rebuilding phase, with internal elections scheduled to elect new national executives to lead its reorganization towards the 2028 polls.
The General Secretary position is considered one of the most influential in the party’s administrative structure, responsible for the day-to-day running of the party secretariat and implementation of party decisions.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
