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Adoagyiri Church of Pentecost holds service for retirees
Pastor Samuel Kwesi Bonney,District Pastor of Adoagyiri and
Pastor Peter Godson Andoh(rtd) praying for the retirees
A retirement service had been held for twelve retired officers of the Church of Pentecost, Nsawam Area Adoagyiri District in the Eastern region last Saturday.
The retirees who have served the church between 15 and 48years were Elder Abraham Amoah Larbi, Elder Christopher Columbus Coffie, Deacon Peter Tetteh, Deacon Adu Yaw Gyekye and Deaconess Sophia Theresa Arkoh,
The others were Deaconesses Felicia Dimado, Juliana Sarfo, Deaconess Mercy Addo, Janet Wornah, Gladys Naadu Lartey, Cynthia Nsaah and Juliana Afram.
They were presented with citations, certificates and cheques for their services to the church over the years.
The programme was attended by the leadership and members of the church, retired officers, families and loved ones among others who took turns to dance with the retirees and congratulated them for their services rendered to the church.
Preaching the Service, the Adoagyiri District Pastor Samuel Kwesi Bonney encouraged Christians to prepare for their retirement whiles in service.
He urged officers of the church to work hard to help build the church, adding that there was reward in doing Gods’ work.
“God will remember you, He has not forgotten about you, there is blessing in serving God, He will surely reward your services,” he added.
The District Pastor urged officers of the church to mentor the youth to take up leadership positions to ensure the progress of the church.
He urged officers of the church to work hard to seek the progress of the church, despite the challenges they faced.
He commended the retirees for their dedication and selfless work over the years in ensuring the growth of the church.
Elder Abraham Larbi (rtd) on behalf of other retirees thanked the church for the opportunity given to them to serve the church over the years.
He commended families and friends for their support during their tenure of office and assured the leadership of the willingness to support the church in diverse ways when called upon.
As part of the occasion prayers were offered for the retirees for good health, the church and the nation for peace and stability.
From Anita Nyarko-Yirenkyi, Nsawam
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ASWIM lauds Prof Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang
The Association of Women in the Media, (ASWIM) has congratulated Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang on her historic achievement as Ghana’s first female Vice President.
The association said her trailblazing journey with sterling accomplishments from academia to politics, is undoubtedly, a vivid inspiration to countless women and girls across Ghana and Africa.
This was contained in a statement signed by its president, Mrs Mavis Kitcher, and copied to The Spectator on Tuesday in Accra.
“ASWIM celebrates your remarkable career, marked by numerous firsts, including the first female Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast, (UCC), and the first female to hold a professional chair in Ghana, (UCC),” the statement said.
It said the accomplishments of Prof Opoku- Agyemang were clear testament to the brilliance, resilience and resourceful nature of the complete beautiful African woman.
“As she takes on this new role, ASWIM proudly lauds her commitment to education, women’s empowerment, distinguished public service and patriotism and is very confident that her pursuit of excellence, love for humanity, humility, decency, modesty and commitment to the welfare of the vulnerable will characterise Ghana’s political leadership and public service,” the statement added.
By Jemima Esinam Kuatsinu
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Demolition of Fantasy Dome unfair — Mark Okraku-Mantey
Months after the Fantasy Dome was dismantled to make way for construction at the Ghana International Trade Fair site, the Deputy Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mr Mark Okraku-Mantey, has expressed concern over the manner the facility was destroyed.
In an interview on Daybreak Hitz with Andy Dosty, Mr Okraku-Mantey criticised the handling of the dome’s dismantling, suggesting that it could have been done without causing damage.
“I don’t think that leadership gave instructions that they should do what happened. The structure was a prefab but I hear the people destroyed it. That one, we cannot defend it. It is unfair to him (owner). Sometimes, you give instructions and people will go and do things that will make you look bad,” he stated.
When asked about any punitive measure against the workers responsible for the destruction, Mr Okraku-Mantey clarified that the Trade Fair does not fall under his ministry.
He said he had previously contacted the owner, Leslie Quaynor, to discuss relocating the dome, and even suggested the National Museum as a potential site, though it was too small.
The demolition of the 20,000-seater Fantasy Dome occurred on March 16, 2024.
According to Dr Agnes Adu, CEO of the Ghana Trade Fair Company Limited, the action was taken after multiple notices were given to Quaynor to vacate the premises for redevelopment, as per their tenancy agreement.
Dr Adu noted that all previous tenants had complied except for the Fantasy Dome.
Quaynor, in an interview with JoyNews, confirmed that his lease had ended, and was in the process of relocating the dome.
He had requested an extension, which was denied, leading him to seek a writ and an injunction from an Accra High Court to halt the demolition.
Despite this, the demolition proceeded, causing significant damage to the structure.
Quaynor described the incident as a major setback, not only for his business but also for the entertainment industry, which relies on venues like the Fantasy Dome.
