The Leader, Founder and General Overseer of United Alpha and Omega Church in Koforidua – Adweso of the Eastern Region, Prophetess Felicia Manyo has disclosed of misunderstanding and chaos between among Ghanaians on January 7, 2021 that will led to bloody clashes.
“I saw this revelation at exactly 11:40 PM which is 20mins to enter into 2021” she emphasized.
She then noted that, since God reveal to redeemed, they prayed against that chaos and misunderstanding between some Ghanaians which was set to occurred on January 7, 2021 in the country.
“Bible says where two or more people have gathered in his name to pray, God says I am in their midst. So God have answered our prayers to safe Ghana from such an incident” she assures.
Prophetess Felicia Manyo quoted from the book of Romans 8:31, It has written that “if God be for us who can be against us?”. Therefore no demonic and witchcraft power can cause mayhem in Ghana.
She mentioned these at her church during the 31st watch night service.
She further advised the general public to remain united in 2021, because if we remain united as one citizen of Ghana nothing can separate us.
Prophetess Felicia Manyo added, we need togetherness, peace and love in Ghana and I want our leaders to understand themselves. There is proverb that ” two Kings or Chiefs can’t sit on one stool to rule its people unless only one person.
Founder and General Overseer of Leaders Light International Church of Koforidua-Osabene of the Eastern Region, Apostle Dr. Samuel Dadzie has urged the Leader and Flagbearer of the main opposition National Democratic Congress(NDC) , Mr. John Mahama to accept the outcome of the 2020 election petition verdict by the Ghana’s Supreme Court after their proceedings.
According to the man of God, irrespective of the outcome from the supreme court, he sees no danger looming following the aftermath of the it.
“I don’t see that, there would be fight and hooliganism in Ghana after the Supreme Court verdict but some people are trying to make such incident to happened” he indicated.
Apostle Dr. Dadzie however is of the believed that, most Ghanaians are civilized, hence, no individual will endanger his/her life in a fight for a politician, since they will be busy doing their daily activities to ensure that in the end of the day there will be peace in Ghana.
He continue that, right from the December 9 , 2020, when the chairperson for the electoral Commission declared Prez Akufo-Addo as the Prez – elect, many prominent Ghanaians including men of God called on Mr. John Mahama to forgo the issue.
Apostle Dr. Samuel Dadzie told Kingdom FM’s KONTIHEN KOFI OBOH in an interview after the December 31, 2020 watch night at his church.
Furtherance, he said “Indeed Former Prez John Dramani Mahama is respected man and he has done a lot for Ghana. I don’t think he will let this elections petition to tarnished his reputation”
Apostle Dr. Samuel Dadzie
“For us to continue enjoying our peace, I’m humbly urging Mr. Dramani Mahama to welcome the outcome of the Supreme Court final verdict on the case” Apostle DR. Samuel Dadzie pleaded.
The Minister for Education, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, has handed over One Hundred and Twenty (120) Buses to Senior High Schools across the country at a ceremony held today at the Accra High School.
Making the presentation, Dr Prempeh stated that he was honoured to, on behalf of H.E. President Akufo-Addo, hand over these buses in fulfillment of government’s commitment to ensure that the education sector was adequately resourced to deliver improved learning outcomes in this country.
He said that in the course of the year, vehicles and motorbikes had been distributed to Regional Directors of Education, Circuit Supervisors and various senior high schools, in a bid to support education delivery.
The Minister urged the various School Heads who had been given the responsibility for these vehicles to ensure that they were taken good care of so that they could serve the purpose for which they were imported.
Dr. Prempeh reiterated that Government would continue to invest in the frontline managers of the country’s educational institutions because they were central to the education reforms that the Ministry sought to pursue.
Prophet Albert Asihene Arjarquah anointing the street of New Juaben South Municipal Assembly
Business activities around the Koforidua Central Business District in the New Juaben South Municipality in the eastern region yesterday came to an abrupt halt when a renowned Koforidua-based Prophet Albert Asihene- Arjarquah led the congregation of Omega House Chapel Assemblies of God for a spirit filled and prophetic street evangelism.
The renowned firebrand prophet and prayer revivalist took a turn to anoint the street of Oteng House and used it as a point of contact of the entire of the New Juaben South Municipality and the region as part of preparation to usher into the new year.
Like everyone pens down his/her new year resolution, Prophet Asihene Arjarquah in his sermon on the theme “The verdict will change” said the time has come for believers to come together and over turn that evil pronouncement contributing to the collapse of businesses in the municipality.
He proclaimed abundant flourish of businesses within the municipality in 2021. His presence on the street caused human and vehicular traffic as many traders abandoned their businesses and joined faith with the fire-brand Man of God to pray for fertility of the land next year 2021.
Prophet Arjarquah led the traders who turned into congregation through series of prayer points, key among them was against the attitude of hatred, jealousy, backbiting, bitterness and the “pull him down” spirit which has existed among business operators and have led to the collapse of businesses in the municipality.
Prior to his arrival, the Omega Choir charged the street hot praises as a substance of thanksgiving to God for His protection from January till now.
The Trom Full Life Family Assemblies of God, Ghana in Koforidua of the Eastern Region has donated food items to over 200 widows and aged in Trom and its environs to support them as we all celebrates this year’s Xmas festive.
After the presentation, leader of the Church, Rev. Gilbert Nyarko in an interview with Kingdom FM’s Kontihen Kofi noted that, during Christmas times those days, what to eat becomes a challenge for his family.
“So when God called me into his ministry I decided to do something for such people in the community where the church is established and not only for my church members alone. This motivated me to do this programme for aged and widows in every year because putting smile on someone’s face is a blessing”.
Rev. Nyarko indicated that, they began this programme with a few number of people but now the number has increased. Last year 2019 we donated to over 175 people but this year we have increase the number to over 200 people from the various communities.
He then admonished his fellow colleagues men of God whom God have blessed with something to also learn from what his church did to support the vulnerable ones in various communities.
Pastor Mrs. Joyce Nyarko
Adding that “This is what God expected from we the men of God to do for such people” he stressed.
Following this, some of the beneficiaries show their profound gratitude to Rev. Nyarko and the Assemblies of God, Ghana for remembering them in this Xmas festive.
“We say, may God bless and keep them. Even in the midst of covid – 19 they have been able to do this for us”
Later on, Pastor Mrs. Joyce Nyarko made a humbly appeal to the general public, NGOs, cooperate institutions, individuals and philanthropist to come to their aid to support them in financial aspect so that they can be able to do it big and support more people coming next 2021.
She also advised the aged and widows to take good care of their health and devoid from late eating.
Hon. Nana Ama Dokua Asiamah Adjei, MP- Akuapem North Constituency
Member of Parliament for Akuapem North Constituency in the Eastern Region who doubles as the Deputy Minister for Information, Hon Nana Ama Dokua Asiamah Adjei has stated that NPP’s victory in the just ended 2020 elections came as a result of God’s will to reward their unprecedented works.
According to the re-elected MP, Ghanaians have been good to the New Patrotic Party especially the good people of Akuapeman for given them another mandate to do more for them.
“We are going to work tirelessly in the next 4yrs to ensure massive development hit every corner of this country” she assures.
Hon. MP and her spouse Mr. Charles Bissiw
However, lamenting on NDC’s rejection of the December 7, Presidential results declared by the Electoral Commission, the Lawmaker, said, she’s not surprised of the opposition’s actions, since their publications before the polls, indicate they were not ready to accept any outcome of the contest apart from emerging victorious.
“I’m not surprised that, today they are saying they won’t accept the results after they have lost the game woefully” she hinted.
Rev. Dr. Fred. K. Darkwah
She added, “from the Sene West Constituency parliamentary results, we lost only 16 votes to NDC and we (NPP) has accepted the results why can’t you also accept the defeat margin of over 500,000 presidential votes to NPP and you’re trying been a to sour loser”
“If the NDC feels they are being cheated by the EC, they can go to court for justification as we did in 2012 because the 2012 Supreme Court hasn’t changed its name” Hon. Nana Ama Dokua Asiamah Adjei stressed.
This, she noted that the ruling NPP government are much focused amidst January 7, 2021 where Nana Akuffo Addo will be sworn in as the reelected President to continue his good works for mother Ghana.
Hon. Nana Ama Dokua made this known in an interview with Kingdom FM’s KONTIHEN KOFI OBOH when she joined and worshipped with Calvary Hill Christian Ministries in Akropong, and glorified the God almighty for her re-election as MP for the Counstituency.
In attendance, was her husband Mr. Charles Cromwell Nanabanyin Wonuawonto Bissiw, family members together with constituency and regional NPP executives that accompanied her and heap praises to God for giving them another victory to lead the country.
Notwithstanding, the General Overseer of Calvary Hill Christian Ministries, Rev. Dr. Fred Kwayisi Darkwah also gave thanks to God for the peaceful and successful elections in Ghana without hearing any bad news aftermath of the exercise.
He again asked Ghanaians to continue praying for both leaders and supporters of the biggest politcal Parties [ NPP, NDC] to remain calm as he believes with prayers, there will be peace in Ghana.
Rev. Dr. Kwayisi Darkwah then advised his colleagues men of God to be extra careful of the their prophecies about elections as giving out false prophesies could jeopardize the country with war.
Kumasi the capital of the Ashanti region is made up of many people from different ethnic backgrounds. After the defeat of the Ashanti Kingdom by the British during the Sagrenti war in 1874, the British consolidated their power and established the Gold Coast colony in the south and by 1901; Asante became British colony after the Yaa Asantewaa war.
Railway became the main transport of cocoa and gold from the hinterland to the coast. The first construction of the railway line in Ghana begun in 1896 and the railway line started from Sekondi on the coast and reached the gold mines of Tarkwa and Obuasi in May 1901 and December 1902 respectively. The railway line was extended to Kumasi in 1903 and most of the railway workers the colonial government employed were Fantes.
During the construction of the railway in Kumasi, the Fante workers requested for a parcel of land from Nana Asem who was then the chief of Asem a suburb of Kumasi. These Fante rail workers started to built their new settlements at a area which was known as New Town Ejisu Road because at first Kumasi to Ejisu and Accra road passed through that place but as time went on the name of that place changed to Fante New town because most Fantes upon arriving in Kumasi go there to settle at that place. Most Fante women who came with their with husbands also brought bread baking and fish smoking to Fante New town before it spread to other parts of Kumasi .However, this article seeks to throw more light on coffin making in Fante New town.
When someone passes away, the usual tradition here in most part of Ghana is to bury the dead with coffin. Today coffin remains fixture in our culture. The word ‘coffin’ derived from the Greek language, where it used to be called “Kophinos” which literally means ‘basket’.
However, later on, it has been said that the word was derived from the French word “cofin”. A coffin is usually a funerary box and it has been used for centuries in various forms. No matter the civilization, from ancient Egypt to this modern time, coffin has always had the same purpose, example. To act as a container preserving the body of loved ones as the pass away to the ancestral world.
Coffin making in Fante New town was introduced by Nana Yaw Anokye according to Agya Adu who migrated from Fante Nyankomase in the Central region of Ghana. Nana Yaw Anokye gave birth to two(2) sons namely Opanin Kwabena Mensah and Akwasi Gari who continued with coffin making after the death of their father around 1970’s but Agya Asare also joined the coffin making venture.
Agya Adu started coffin making with his uncle Opanin Kwabena Mensah around 1982 and since then, many people came around to learn how to make coffin. Around 1982, the coffin which was been made was known as “Rubber Adaka” because it was rubber which was used to cover the coffin with a white linen used inside it, as time went on, they made a coffin known as “Ank)meyie” around 1985.
Today new varieties of coffin have emerged with different designs. Materials that is used to make coffin include Wawa, Krodua, Kyedua, Terk, Manzonia and the prices of coffins depends on the materials been used outside the coffin especially coffin ornaments such as handles, crucifix which are made with rubber,brass, gold and silver. Many decorations on coffins are based on the religious order the decreased belongs.
In Fante New town, prices of coffins ranges from Ghc 1,000 to Ghc5, 000. Coffin making in Fante New town has employed many people from all over Ghana and many people from all over the country come to Fante New town to learn coffin making with more than 1,000 master craft artisans.
Some of the challenges facing the coffin making industry in Fante New town is the price of raw materials and during rainy season, most people don’t patrionize coffins because most funerals are done during this season.
When you talked about coffin making in Fante New town, it was Nana Yaw Anokye who spearheaded coffin making especially in Ashanti region and currently, Fante New town is the leading name when it comes to coffin making in all over Ghana and some of their coffins are sent to other parts of the country such as the Eastern and Greater Accra regions.
Uncontrollable emotions, goose bumps and tears of joy was the order of the day as the Abuakwa North Municipal Assembly officially waves goodbye to their first Municipal Coordinating Director, Mr Jeremiah Amoafo Agyekum.
In a brief ceremony held in the assembly’s hall at Akyem Kukurantumi on the 22nd December, 2020, Mrs Ruth Woode, current municipal coordinating director, eulogized Mr Jeremiah Amoafo Agyekum as a pioneer of the assembly whose contribution is immeasurable.
She described the outgoing municipal coordinating director as a mentor, a colleague, a manager and a leader.
“As the pioneering municipal coordinating director, you were instrumental in operationalizing the newly established Abuakwa North Municipal Assembly. As one of the originators of the Assembly’s vision, mission and logo, you in no mean measure, defined the development and administrative philosophy of the Assembly. It is therefore not surprising that, you managed the Assembly passionately and diligently to become an icon amongst MMDAs nationwide.” Mrs Ruth Woode.
She further acknowledged Mr Jeremiah Amoafo Agyekum’s great stewardship that saw the Abuakwa North Municipal Assembly emerging as the only District in the Eastern Region with a perfect score in the 2019 District Assembly Performance Tool (DPAT).
On behalf of the Assembly, Mrs Ruth Woode presented a citation and gift to Mr Agyekum and eight other staff who are on either retirement or transfer and wished them the best of luck in his new endeavor.
Mr Jeremiah Amoafo Agyekum on his part, thanked God and all ensundry for being part of the success story of his stewardship with the Assembly. He said, it was team work with the staff, opinion leaders and the people of the municipality headed by the municipal chief executive, Honourable Owusu Twum-Ampofo that helped the Assembly to get to that far.
The outgoing municipal coordinating director with emotions said, it’s been awesome working in Abuakwa North Municipality.
He mentioned that, he is happy and sad at the same time.
“I am happy because not all are honoured as I have been honoured by the Assembly when they are done with their stewardship and sad because I am leaving a very lovely family of which I am going to miss so much. I thank the staff of the Assembly, assembly members, chiefs, opinion leaders and everyone who was part of my two year stewardship in Abuakwa North. God bless you all”. Mr Jeremiah Amoafo Agyekum.
Present at the brief ceremony were, Honourable Gifty Twum-Ampofo,MP Abuakwa North and deputy minister of education, all assembly members, departmental heads and staff of Abuakwa North Municipal Assembly, opinion leaders and the press.
Mr Jeremiah Amoafo Agyekum is the first municipal coordinating director to be posted to Abuakwa North Municipal Assembly in 2018. He worked with Honourable Owusu Twum-Ampofo as the municipal chief executive. Mr Jeremiah Amoafo Agyekum has been currently transferred to Nsawam Municipal Assembly as the coordinating director and replaced by Mrs Ruth Woode in Abuakwa North Municipal Assembly.
Hon. Samuel Atta Kyea, MP- Abuakwa South Constituency
The Incumbent Member of Parliament for Abuakwa South Constituency in the Eastern Region who doubles as the Minister for Works and Housing, Hon. Samuel Atta Kyea has opined to be proud of himself as Prez Akufo-Addo hails from his own constituency.
This he said, “only witches don’t appreciate good things” from their own background. Because it is not every constituency that has gotten a Prez from to lead the country and I can say am lucky MP”
Hon. MP stressed, “if you’re from Abuakwa South you have to appreciate the good things and give thanks to God for lifting Prez Nana Addo up to continue his good works”
“When the EC is doing its balloting and NPP picked number 1 on the ballot paper, I said that the God who has placed Prez Akufo-Addo number 1 on the ballot paper wouldn’t bring him down and he will remain on the top” he said.
Again the Hon. MP underscore NDC’s number 2 on the ballot paper during the polls, highlighting that they will remained there and, there’s no way they can come on top because that’s where God placed them.
Hon. Samuel Atta Kyea made this remarks to the media during a thanksgiving service organized at the forcourt of Okyehene Amotia Ofori Payin fie at Kyebi, to thanked God for extending his term in Parliament for another four years.
He was joined by his spouse, the constituency NPP executives including the Hon DCE for the Assembly.
He continue that, parliamentary proceedings would be difficult for Prez Akufo-Addo when taking a decision because looking at the number of both Majority and Minority (137-137 plus 1 independent MP) in the 8th Parliament of the 4th Republic would be very challenging.
“But I know that the God who made Prez Nana Addo won these elections will give him knowledge and direction to lead Ghana in the next 4yrs” Atta Akyea chastised.
Member of Parliament for Abuakwa North Constituency in the Eastern Region who doubles as the Deputy Minister of Education In charge of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), Hon Gifty Twum Ampofo has stated, her victory of retaining the parliamentary slot came with a new record in her constituency.
This according to her, she is the only MP of the Abuakwa North Constituency who have maintained the parliamentary seat for the second term in the history of the constituency and I praised God for that…
Hon. Deputy Education Minister ceased the opportunity to admonished her Constituents and Ghanaians as a whole to unite and embrace peace after the December 2020 polls.
She explained that, the fact that people have diverse political views does not make them enemies.
The honourable member of parliament who retained her seat after the December polls urged all political activists to come together for socio-economic development of Abuakwa North Constituency and Ghana in general.
“Elections are over and we are supposed to unite devoided of any political affiliations with positive mindset to expedite development in Abuakwa North and Ghana. If we agitate because our preferred candidates lost, it will hinder the developmental process of our Constituency” noted Hon. Gifty Twum-Ampofo.
She added that, all Ghanaians should embrace the outcome of the elections because the masses have spoken and thus the voice of the people is the voice of the Lord.
The parliamentarian also called on Ghanaians to give to their leaders the necessary support and respect to help them to also deliver on their mandate for Ghana’s development.
Hon. Gifty Twum made this statement when she joined and worshipped with Akyem Old-Tafo Presbyterian Church – Grace Congregation to thank the Almighty for being re-elected by her constituents to go and represent them in the 8th Ghana’s Parliament of the 4th Republic. Again we thank for peaceful and successful elections.
Hon Gifty Twum-Ampofo, was accompanied by some regional and constituency executives of the New Patriotic Party with sympathizers.
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