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Archbishop laments over internet prostitution, other social vices
The President of the Catholic Bishops Conference, Most Reverend Philip Naameh has lamented the use of social media for the promotion of prostitution and other social vices which he describes as “illegal digital marketing”.
The Archbishop explained that the recent surge in the use of internet as a means of keeping up with social and professional life in the midst of the Corona Virus (COVID-19), pandemic had paved the way for increased internet prostitution among women.
“People are trying to surf the internet for educational or professional purposes but are likely to meet unfortunate incidents that would lead to sexual abuse or yielding to purported hook-ups which were not initially budgeted for by the user”, he said.
The Man of God who was addressing Catholic faithful at the opening of a Five-day Plenary Assembly by the Conference at Wa on Monday cautioned the youth to be cautious in accessing and using the internet to avoid falling victims to such negative act.
The annual plenary assembly which brought together bishops from all the catholic dioceses across the country and other reverend ministers who were in the country for missionary work was on the theme; “Fratelli Tutti (Fraternity of all humanity) and COVID-19: Pastoral opportunities and challenges in Ghana”.
“Even more worrying is the rise in sextortion and revenge porn especially targeting women and girls and unfortunately many youth, even those raised in the church are turning to these vices as a way of financing their lavish lifestyle”, he decried.
He indicated that some young women unconsciously fell victim to sextortion on the internet through alleged hook-ups that would supposedly link them to non-existent husbands normally outside their country of jurisdiction and called on the youth, particularly females to be circumspect when using the internet.
Most Rev Naameh defined sextortion as a “threat to blackmail or expose sexual images of an individual in order to get them to provide something to the blackmailer in a bid to halt the intended exposure”.
“Through the sharing of inappropriate pictures with strangers, girls are sometimes blackmailed and huge sums of money are extorted from them, those who are unable to make those financial commitments are humiliated when their nude pictures are finally exposed to the outside world and we must guard against this”, he stressed.
He added that although the need for technology in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic was necessary considering the number of restrictions, the rise in the demand for information communication technology had led to a surge in cybercrimes across the globe.
He mentioned crimes such as identity fraud, estate fraud, non-delivery of merchandise, fake online investment schemes and romance scams as well as mobile money fraud as the popular ones and called on users of the internet to take extra caution and guard against such abuses online.
The Metropolitan Archbishop of Tamale advised young ladies to live within their means and avoid finding resources from dubious sources to fund unproductive lavish lifestyles.
From Lydia Darlington Fordjour, Wa
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Many SOEs have been used as mere instruments for personal wealth accumulation –Pres.Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has expressed concern over the misuse of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) for personal financial gain by individuals in leadership positions.
Speaking during a meeting with Chief Executives of specified entities under the State Interest and Governance Authority (SIGA) on Thursday, March 13, the President directly attributed the dire state of SOEs to their leadership, accusing chief executives, management teams, and governing boards of prioritising personal enrichment over organisational efficiency.
He pointed to bloated budgets, unjustified allowances, and unnecessary expenditures as factors draining public funds while SOEs continue to rely on government bailouts.
“Many SOEs have been used as mere instruments for personal wealth accumulation by appointees. The chief executives, management, and boards of these enterprises are responsible for this situation. Some SOEs have become perennial loss-makers, draining public funds with bloated budgets, unjustified allowances, and unnecessary expenditures while relying on government bailouts as if entitled to them. Many of these entities are at their lowest point in the entire history of the Fourth Republic,” he said.
President Mahama further noted that many SOEs have been plagued by inefficiencies, corruption, and mismanagement, leading to consistent financial losses. He cited the 2023 State Ownership Report by the State Interests and Governance Authority (SIGA), which highlighted systemic inefficiencies and wasteful expenditures within these entities.
He therefore reaffirmed his commitment to reforming under-performing SOEs and ensuring they serve national interests.
He warned that loss-making SOEs will no longer be tolerated and will either be merged, privatised, or closed.
“I will assess you based on your performance. If you do not align with the pace of the reset agenda, you may be asked to step aside. If that adds to the horror movie, so be it,” he added.
Source: Myjoyonline.com
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Prophet Courage Heavens set to launch ‘Predestination’ book on March 23
Prophet Courage A. Heavens is set to launch the much-awaited book titled ‘Predestination’ on Sunday, March 23, 2025 at 5:00PM.
The launch, which is expected to impact lives, will take place at Crossgates Ministries, Flattop, off N1 Highway, opposite Angel Hauz.
The book is aimed at addressing the way people struggle to understand how free will and destiny align.
It is also aimed at providing clarity on God’s sovereignty and one’s place in His divine plan.
The various chapters of the book address various issues through scriptures and personal stories.
Committed to impacting society, part of the proceeds from the book will go into Courage Heavens Education Legacy (CHEL), an educational foundation transforming lives.
CHEL is dedicated to providing financial support and mentorship to brilliant but needy students, ensuring they have access to quality education and opportunities for a better future.
Prophet Courage Heavens is a prolific writer and previously authored Eli Eli Lama Sabachthani, a powerful book that encourages unwavering faith in times of trials.
In addition, he has written seven more prophetic and life-changing books that are yet to be published.
He is dedicated to raising the next generation for impactful ministry. As the leader of Crossgates Ministries, he nurtures believers in faith and purpose.
