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Fritz Ramseyer Memorial Church marks traditional day in style
The Fritz Ramseyer Memorial Congregation of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana (PCG), Bubuashie in Accra came alive last weekend with the church’s traditional day celebration.
It saw members of the congregation adorned in colourful traditional attires and spiced with beautiful locally made jewelries while they sang joyful melodies to the glory of God.
The rhythmic sway of the Kente cloth, the graceful elegance of kaba with slit, and the dignified presence of fugu garments and other variety of attires painted a picture of rich heritage and unity among the congregation.
The children were not left out of the celebration. With their infectious energy and smiles, they embraced the occasion wholeheartedly and appeared resplendently draped in attires depicting their culture and roots.
From the youngest to the oldest, each member radiated pride in their roots, embracing the opportunity to showcase their traditions.
Throughout the day, the church was filled with the sounds of drumming and singing, as hymns intertwined with traditional melodies, creating a symphony of celebration.
As the service drew to a close, there was a palpable sense of fulfillment and community spirit lingering in the air.
By Agnes Opoku Sarpong
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Traders, ‘Okada’ riders take over Circle pavement
• Korle-Bu CEO with staff of Nivaansh MediQas
Activities of traders and drug addicts are contributing to make the Kwame Nkrumah Interchange (Circle) area very uncomfortable and unsafe for commuters.
Day in and out, pedestrians are ‘ejected’ from the pavement created for their safety as traders preferred to sell their wares on that space.
That hinders the free movement of the pedestrians.
The small space left for the pedestrians are also shared with ‘Okada’ riders.
As if these woes are not enough for a commuter on a single day, they also have to navigate carefully to avoid clashes with drug addicts and the mentally challenged.
These people have turned the pavements into their places of abode, covering every inch of space with their wares.
Our photographer, Lizzy Okai, captures some of the unfriendly scenes the authorities must try and deal with to restore sanity to the area.
By Lizzy Okai
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NDC outlines demands before committing to Peace Pact
The National Chairman of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia, has set forth specific conditions that the party insists must be met before considering signing the Peace Pact advocated by the National Peace Council in anticipation of the December 7 elections.
Mr. Nketia expressed scepticism about the effectiveness of past Peace Pacts, highlighting that they had not achieved their intended outcomes, particularly referencing the 2020 elections, during which eight NDC members were allegedly killed by national security operatives without accountability.
During an August 20 meeting with the National Peace Council at the NDC headquarters, Mr. Nketia detailed the certain conditions for the NDC’s participation in the Peace Pact.
The NDC is demanding that the recommendations from the investigation into the violence during the Ayawaso West Wuogon by-election be fully implemented.
They also want those responsible for election-related violence in the last election to be prosecuted, stressing the importance of justice and prevention.
The party is calling for accountability regarding irregularities in the printing of ballot papers and insists that visible measures be taken to prevent such issues from happening again.
They are also pushing for a thorough investigation into the missing IT equipment from the Electoral Commission’s (EC) warehouse, expressing concerns about the integrity of the EC’s systems and the potential bias of its staff.
Furthermore, the NDC is urging the President to publicly commit to respecting the results of the 2024 elections. Lastly, the party insists that the Peace Pact should be signed by key figures, including the Inspector General of Police, the Chief Justice, the Attorney-General, and the National Security Coordinator, before they will consider signing it themselves.
Source: Citinewsroom.com
