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Economic hardship not justification for ‘galamsey’, other crimes – Rev Minister
● Rev Charles Adom Darkwa
The North Kaneshie District Minister of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana, Rev Charles Adom Darkwa has said that it would be very unfair for people to justify wrong doing by using the current economic hardship as a yardstick.
He said, “a bad attitude is like a flat tyre, you can’t get far until you change it.”
In his opinion the current economic challenges should not compel the citizens to engage in acts which are detrimental to the society and the country as a whole.
The District Minister who spoke to The Spectator on Wednesday explained that negative activities such as galamsey wreaked havoc on society and that there was the need to collectively fight against it, because countries blessed with water bodies like Ghana guarded their resources and made judicious use of them but it is a pity that “we are destroying our beautiful natural reserves due to economic hardship”.
“We must rather find pragmatic ways of making good use of our forest reserves to our benefits not destroy them.”
Rev Adom Darkwa said, although Ghanaians were in hard times, like prophet Jeremiah admonished in Jeremiah 29:7 “we should seek the peace and prosperity of the city to which I have carried you into exile, pray to the Lord for it because if it prospers you too will prosper.”
It is a clarion call to action, for all citizens to manage in their respective trades and professions and work diligently for the betterment of their lives and society as a whole.
According to him, “praying for a country also involves supporting, having hope and working honestly, diligently and collectively for positive strides.”
The District Minister who is also the Minister-in-Charge of the Christ Family Congregation reiterated Maya Angelou’s quote that “We may encounter many defeats but we must not be defeated” to encourage Christians to say positive words about the nation not condemn or say negative things because there’s hope of glory in Christ Jesus.
By Portia Hutton-Mills
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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.
