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Don’t lose faith in God despite Coronavirus – Rev Tetteh
The youth have been advised not to lose faith in God and presume that the world was coming to an end due to the upsurge of the deadly coronavirus disease.
The Founder and Leader of Drill Church International, Accra, Rev Juliet Tetteh, in an interview with The Spectator said the outbreak of the disease should serve as a lesson to the youth, draw them closer to God and help them to abandon the idea of chasing wealth irrespective of how they were acquired.
She asked the youth to look up to God for salvation since without God there was nothing they could do to attain success on earth.
Rev Tetteh asked them to remember God’s promise that tough the mountains be shaken and the hills be removed, his love would still remain with those who fear him.
She, therefore, urged the youth to eschew sexual immorality and pursue the path of holiness because the devil was determined to lure Christians from the truth and lead their souls to perdition.
The woman of God advised couples to keep the marital bed pure from contamination since it was displeasing to God, adding that faithful men would abound with blessings.
She charged them to keep God’s commandments and walk in his ways.
Rev Tetteh asked them to work zealously for God because the devil would capitalise on their weaknesses and draw their hearts away.
She asked the youth to abandon the various means of getting rich quick, including ‘Sakawa,’ and all forms of idol worship because it would attract grave punishment from God.
By Raymond Kyekye
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Gomoa West: NPP, NDC supporters clash over commissioning of DRIP equipment
Supporters of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the New Patriotic Party (NPP) on Monday morning clashed over the commissioning of machinery for the District Road Infrastructure Project in the Gomoa West District of the Central Region.
According to Citi News sources, the conflict began when NDC supporters questioned the decision to display images of Bismark Basie Nkum, the NPP’s Gomoa West parliamentary candidate on the DRIP machinery.
This disagreement quickly escalated, almost leading to a physical altercation between the two groups.
Baisie Nkum, who doubles as the District Chief Executive (DCE) for Gomoa West, further claimed that the Member of Parliament for the area, Richard Gyan Mensah, brandished a pistol and issued threats against the NPP’s local leadership.
A viral video circulating on social media captured the DCE accusing MP Richard Gyan Mensah of pulling out a gun and threatening NPP supporters during the heated incident.
Source: Citinewsroom.com
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Why should you resist calls for forensic audit? – Alan quizzes EC
Founder of Moment for Change, Alan Kyerematen, has advised the Electoral Commission (EC) to address concerns identified by political parties ahead of the December elections.
According to him, the commission has the mandate to conduct free and fair elections and must ensure that all stakeholders trust the system. If concerns are raised about the process, he said the EC should work to clear any doubts in the minds of the people.
His comments were in response to whether the National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) request for a forensic audit of the register.
Mr. Kyerematen stated that the NDC, being a major stakeholder, has pointed out certain discrepancies. Therefore, the EC has the responsibility to prove that it is committed to running a free and fair election.
Speaking on JoyNews’ News Desk on September 16, he said “For the sake of ensuring the integrity of the elections, to respond to the specific cases that have been identified about irregularities in the voters’ register.
“It only goes to enhance the credibility of the commission. Yes. It [ forensic audit] has to be. I am not sure why there should be a resistance to that. Because, yes the Electoral Commission has indicated that they have responded to those comments.
“But we have to put all reasonable doubt. There is a need to have a credible voters register. So if there is an indication that there is still doubt associated with the electoral register, then let us allow an extensive comprehensive audit, which can be done without any difficulty,” he said.
The presidential aspirants said this would help improve perception about the credibility of the EC.
Mr Kyerematen said although the EC has an incredible track record in Africa, there is a need to ensure that their reputation remains intact.
Additionally, he said the election management body has the responsibility to prove that the electoral register is clean and has no basis for complaints.
“It is only through an audit that this could happen.” he said.
Source: Myjoyonline.com
