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The General Superintendent of Assemblies of God, Ghana, Rev. Stephen Yenusom Wengam, has admonished pastors to eschew negative attitudes which can undermine their credibility and adversely impact their congregations and followers.

He said such detrimental attitudes such as grumbling and over- anxiety are inconsistent with their faith in God and can be inimical to their peace of mind. He said pastors must, therefore, make conscious and relentless efforts to avoid them.

Rev. Wengam was speaking during his 3rd Apostolic Visitation of the Central Region B Assemblies of God, at Assin Atonsu. The event brought together pastors and their spouses, retired ministers and their spouses as well as widows of pastors.

The General Superintendent asked pastors to invest in spiritual discipline through long hours of prayer, intensive personal Bible study and meditation.

These deliberate practices, he said, would insulate them from pessimism and plant them firmly on the path of serving God and humanity.

Rev. Wengam led an intensive three-and-a-half-hour prayer session, focusing on thanksgiving, repentance, rededication, individual concerns, and the nation.

There was also intercession for the meeting of the General Council of the Church in August and the World Congress of Assemblies of God to be held in Accra in October this year.

The General Superintendent further led pastors and their spouses to renew their marriage vows. He reiterated that the position of Assemblies of God on divorce has not changed.

He charged the pastors to make their marriages a model for their congregations as the church does not permit divorce and remarrying.

The National President of the Ministers Wives Association, Lady Mrs. Monica Wengam urged the clergy and their spouses to serve selflessly and pursue Christ-like humility.

She used the occasion to present gifts to pastors and pieces of cloth and cash donations to pastors’ widows and wives of retired ministers. Retired pastors also received cash donations and gifts.

The donations were sponsored by the General Superintendent and his wife to support the vulnerable and encourage many pastors who are serving in rural and economically challenging areas.

The Regional Superintendent of Central Region B Assemblies of God, Rev. Anthony Efinu, described the apostolic visit as a game changer and critical for the revival and transformation of the church.

The Central Regional Council presented their highest award, christened, Royal Servant Leadership Award, to the first couple of the church for their compassionate and visionary leadership.

Tunisia have been eliminated from the 2026 World Cup after a 4-0 defeat to Japan in Monterrey.

The result followed an opening 5-1 loss to Sweden and means Tunisia are now certain to finish bottom of Group F.

Defeat to the Swedes saw the North African side sack coach Sabri Lamouchi and replace him with Herve Renard.

But the Frenchman was unable to inspire a turnaround, with Ayase Ueda’s double and strikes from Daichi Kamada and Junya Ito sealing an easy win for Japan.

The Netherlands and Japan are now out of reach on four points, while Tunisia are unable to overtake Sweden even if they were to somehow beat the Dutch in their final match.

For the first time, head-to-head records will determine placings when teams finish level on points, so they are unable to finish above Sweden having already lost to them.

Although, the old system of using goal difference would not have done them many favours, with the team conceding nine and scoring once across their two games. It’s all a far cry from qualifying where Tunisia topped their group without conceding a single goal.

That defensive solidity has abandoned them in North America and they join Haiti and Turkey in departing from the tournament after just two games.

Renard had called for his team to be ‘perfect collectively’ ahead of the game but Tunisia were anything but. The 59-year-old coach will lead them in their final group game against the Dutch, but his future remains unclear beyond that.

When he was appointed last week, the Tunisian federation had said: ‘The agreement also states to open negotiations after the end of participation in the World Cup, for long-term co-operation based on specific sporting goals.’

Whether that translates into a proper contract remains to be seen.

The Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markins, has described the current National Democratic Congress (NDC) government as a complete scam that has won power only to retrogress the country’s progress initiated under the previous New Patriotic Party (NPP) government.

He said the Mahama-led NDC government resorted to lies, sweet talk and deception to win power but after gaining power, the government has not implemented any meaningful policy.

‘The entire NDC government is a complete scam and a 419 government. They have not been able to fulfill even one of what they said they will do’, he stated.

The MP for Effutu in the Central Region was speaking at a Youth Conference organised by the Western North Regional Branch of TESCON at Sefwi Wiawso.

It was on the theme, ‘Empowering the Youth, Building Tomorrow, Winning 2028’.

He pointed out that there was no way the NDC will win the next general election. He, however, called on the activists of the NPP to remain united adding that, ‘It is only a divided NPP that can be defeated in 2028.’

The Minority Leader was worried that the NPP has only one seat in the Western North Region but expressed optimism that with hard work and unity, the NPP will win more seats in 2028.

Mr. Afenyo-Markins charged TESCON members and the other youth wing of the party to rally behind the NPP flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, and campaign vigorously for him and the party to win power to continue its pro-poor interventions for Ghanaians.

The Western North Regional Youth Organizer, Gabriel Doe, appealed to the youth to put everything aside and work hard for the party’s victory in 2028.

He said, ‘You are not only the future of the party but the true foot soldiers who will be moving from house to house to explain the good policies of the NPP to the people’.

The NPP MP for Suaman, Fredrick Addy, promised to retain the seat for the party.

‘The NDC have been going round bragging that they will unseat me in the next elections. But let me assure you that we will retain Suaman and win some more seats in Western North in 2028,’ he stated.

THE ASANTEHENE, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has stated emphatically that he is not affiliated to any political party in the country, clarifying that he only works with government in power to accelerate national development.

According to the respected monarch, he has virtually worked closely with all the successive presidents that have occupied that highest office in the land since his ascension to the revered Golden Stool of the Asante Kingdom in 1999.

‘I know that being the Asantehene puts me in a respectable and unique position so, I should be politically neutral and that’s what I have remained since I became Otumfuo. I don’t do politics but I work with governments in power for growth,’ he said.

The Asantehene, who was addressing a sizable number of Ghanaians in Canada over the weekend, said he has over the years been wrongly accused of belonging to one political party, emphasising that all those speculations are false.

‘I offered wise counsel and direction to all the former presidents, including John Rawlings, John Agyekum Kufuor, Evans Atta Mills, Nana Akufo-Addo and now President John Dramani Mahama in the interest of our country’s growth,’ he said.

Don’t Dump Your Culture

Otumfuo strongly cautioned Ghanaians in the diaspora not to dump their rich culture in exchange for foreign and alien culture, reminding them that their Ghanaian culture shows their nature hence urged them to jealously preserve it wherever they are.

He further urged them to work assiduously to bequeath their rich culture and traditions to their children born outside Ghana, so that they would not lose their Ghanaian identity when they grow.

‘You carry the resilience, the intellect, and the warm hospitality in your daily lives. Do not lose your identity. Teach your children our language, customs and values’, the Asantehene admonished his very attentive audience.

He said Ghanaians in the diaspora should teach their children how to speak Ghanaian language, dress in Ghanaian clothes and eat Ghanaian foods, among others, so that they would know and be proud of where they come from.

Otumfuo also entreated Ghanaians in the diaspora to be law-abiding citizens by always respecting the laws of their host countries so that they would not have issues with the law, reminding them that they are ambassadors of Ghana.

In attendance at the event, held at Sankofa in Toronto were Canadian High Commissioner to Ghana, Myriam Montrat, NPP 2024 running mate, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh aka ‘Napo’ and a huge number of Ghanaians in Canada.

In a related development, Otumfuo safely arrived at the Prempeh I International Airport in Kumasi to a rousing welcome from his foreign trips to Poland and Canada on Sunday. The King was met at the airport by top dignitaries.

The Amahoro Coalition has selected 41 entrepreneurs and social-change leaders for the fourth cohort of its Fellowship program, the only entrepreneurship fellowship in Africa designed specifically for refugee and displaced founders.

The new cohort includes founders from 15 countries of origin across Africa and the Middle East who are now building businesses in 16 African host countries with women accounting for 24 of the 41 fellows, or 63%.

Ventures cover agriculture, education, technology, manufacturing, health, climate action, creative industries, logistics, retail, and social inclusion.

‘Cohort 4 represents a group of exceptional leaders who are not waiting for change but are creating it through generating jobs, building ventures, and solving some of Africa’s most pressing challenges from within their communities,’ said Julia Oduol, Principal Strategy Custodian for the Amahoro Fellowship.

The 12-month programme offers self-paced learning, live sessions, mentorship, and direct engagement with investors and private-sector leaders.

Each Fellow can access up to US$160,000 in funding, described as the highest investment ticket globally for refugee-led enterprises. Patricia Barandun, Head of Section Migration and Forced Displacement at the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation, said the partnership reflects Switzerland’s commitment to locally led solutions as the 1951 Refugee Convention marks its 75th anniversary.

Across its first three cohorts, the Fellowship has backed 88 refugee and displaced entrepreneurs in 15 African countries. Their businesses have grown from 428 employees before joining the program to more than 2,240 jobs today, a threefold increase.

Collectively, fellowship-supported ventures have secured over $2.4 million from Amahoro Coalition. That early funding has helped unlock an additional $4.1 million from other investors.

The Fellowship is supported by SDC and the Mastercard Foundation. PSA BDP provides mentorship and industry expertise.

The President of the Volta Regional House of Chiefs and Paramount Chief of the Anfoega Traditional Area, Togbe Tepre Hodo IV, has called for stronger accountability and improved cooperation between public institutions and traditional authorities in the region.

Speaking during an engagement with the Volta Regional Minister in Ho, he commended the Minister for maintaining open communication with traditional leaders.

however, he expressed concern about what he described as poor collaboration from some heads of government departments.

He said chiefs often struggle to obtain timely information and support from public officials, despite their central role in local governance and community development efforts across the region.

According to him, the situation undermines development coordination and weakens trust between traditional authorities and public sector actors.

‘You are public servants, but sometimes it appears as though you are our overlords,’ Togbe Tepre Hodo IV bemoaned, stressing the need for a shift in attitude among state officials.

He warned that the House of Chiefs may begin summoning heads of departments to account for their performance and responsiveness to requests from traditional leaders.

He stated that such a step would be necessary if cooperation does not improve, particularly in addressing development challenges at the local level.

The chief linked his appeal to broader national reform efforts, referencing calls for a ‘reset’ in governance and urging that accountability must begin with public sector leadership.

He emphasised that traditional authorities remain committed to partnering government and public institutions to advance development and improve livelihoods across communities.

However, he insisted that this partnership must be built on mutual respect, transparency and effective communication.

The House of Chiefs, he added, will continue to support development initiatives but will no longer tolerate what he described as lukewarm responses from public officials when assistance is requested.

Togbe Tepre Hodo IV reaffirmed the readiness of traditional leaders to work closely with government to ensure that development projects are effectively implemented across the Volta Region.

Renowned actor and filmmaker, Van Vicker, has graduated with a First Class Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from Wisconsin International University College, Ghana.

The celebrated actor announced the accomplishment on Instagram on Friday, sharing his thoughts on what the academic honour represents.

While acknowledging the significance of earning First Class Honours, he stressed that excelling academically does not automatically translate into professional success as a lawyer.

According to him, the distinction reflects dedication, discipline, critical thinking and academic excellence. However, he noted that qualities such as integrity, practical experience, emotional intelligence and continuous learning are equally important in building a successful legal career.

‘First Class Honours is proof of academic mastery, not professional mastery,’ Van Vicker stated, adding that becoming a great lawyer requires mentorship, practice and strong character.

The award-winning actor began his legal studies in 2023 and completed the programme earlier this year. In January 2026, he announced that he had successfully finished the course and was awaiting graduation.

Van Vicker remains one of Africa’s most recognisable film stars, with a career spanning more than 20 years. He has featured in numerous productions across Ghana and Nigeria and has also made a mark as a director and producer through his company, Sky + Orange Productions.

Last week’s reports about scattered incidents of violence across the country, some involving students, cast a shadow on security in the country.

The reports also point at a society in a degenerative mode even as adults or stakeholders with oversight responsibilities over the youth fold their arms somewhat helplessly and sometimes perhaps not taking note of the developing anomalies.

We stand the risk of losing a generation should we continue the indifference towards taking responsibility for moulding our youth.

A female student of the University Of Cape Coast was found dead at a nearby beach about which the police have commenced investigation.

At Obuasi, in the Ashanti Region, a group of armed young men reportedly invaded the Christ The King Senior High School (SHS) with an obvious intention to wreak violence as their mission left two students with machete injuries.

From Cape Coast came a report about the discovery of the remains of a student who had just completed writing his final WASSCE papers, a victim of suicide.

Students of Bawku Senior High School (SHS) had attacked their teachers for not allowing them to cheat during the just ended WASSCE.

A male teacher was also captured in a video in a scuffle on a Senior High School (SHS) campus. The Bole SHS sex scandal is another kettle of fish enough commentaries have been presented.

Five Central University students are being investigated for allegedly selling wee-laced toffee and sobolo to fellow students on campus.

Something is wrong with society but we appear to be in denial mode about this reality. Apart from the occasional mention through news reports about these occurrences, nothing has been done to arrest them.

Shouldn’t we as a country converse about the rising tide of indiscipline among our youth? The answer is definitely an affirmative but who would start it when parents and stakeholders are shirking their responsibilities including faith leaders of both Christianity and Islam?

The role of social media in all the foregone should not be disregarded. Juveniles have such a free access to social media through the acquisition of smart phones that the negative impact of this cannot be discounted.

Some countries such as the UK have started the process of restricting social media to above 16 and have completed the necessary legislation to that effect.

Shouldn’t we start a national conversation in this regard given the rising incidents of indiscipline among the youth?

The kind of contents kids, some of them in the early stages of Senior High School (SHS), are exposed to is scary. Little wonder they put up conducts which look too distant for their ages.

When students gang up to assault their teachers because of the strict enforcement of school rules there is need to find out the root causes of the societal degeneration which is what we are calling for at this stage.

Northshore Apparel Ghana LTD has been awarded Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production (WRAP) certification, marking a major step for the Savelugu based garment maker on the global stage.

The WRAP certificate is valid from June 12, 2026 to June 12, 2027 and follows a rigorous independent audit of the company’s full production operations.

The audit examined all key production areas at the Savelugu facility including fabric receiving, cutting, sewing, finishing, pressing, packing, quality control and dispatch, and confirmed compliance with WRAP’s 12 principles.

WRAP is the world’s largest independent certification programme for ethical manufacturing in apparel, footwear and sewn products; its standards cover lawful and humane labour practices, the prohibition of forced and child labour, freedom of association, workplace health and safety, fair compensation, responsible working hours, environmental responsibility, customs compliance and ethical business conduct.

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Northshore Apparel GH LTD, Mohammed Nurideen, deducted the achievement to workers and the team at the company.

‘This certification is independent confirmation of what our people deliver every day. It tells the world that garments made in Savelugu are made responsibly, made ethically, and made to compete anywhere on earth,’ he said

According to him, Northshore positions itself as Ghana’s first regenerative, zero-waste apparel manufacturing hub and that its operating model combines garment production with environmental stewardship and inclusive employment, guided by a ‘three-baobab’ philosophy of People, Planet and Prosperity.

He said the WRAP certification verifies the company’s social compliance, workplace safety and environmental practices and provides international buyers confidence that products are produced to global standards.

Mr. Nurideen noted the company’s potential local impact with capacity to employ up to 10,000 workers adding that they aim to create opportunities for youth, women and persons with disabilities including members of the deaf community helping to address unemployment, economic vulnerability and rural-urban migration in the north noting that the company’s workplace culture prioritises women’s empowerment, disability inclusion, worker welfare and occupational safety.

‘The milestone is expected to strengthen Northshore’s appeal to international brands, sourcing companies, development partners and government institutions focused on responsible industrialisation and ethical supply chains. It also aligns the company with Ghana’s 24-Hour Economy agenda: as an export oriented, shift-capable manufacturer, Northshore could contribute to round-the-clock production, increased export earnings and local economic stimulation with appropriate policy and buyer partnerships,’ he disclosed

The Northshore Apparel GH LTD CEO, is of the view that the WRAP certificate signals that world class, export-ready manufacturing can be located outside Ghana’s traditional industrial centres.

‘Northshore is ready to welcome current and prospective partners to its Savelugu facility as it expands its contribution to responsible manufacturing, inclusive employment and Ghana’s export-led industrial development,’ he said.

A former National Democratic Congress (NDC) National Organiser has been accused of leading Chinese nationals and men believed to be soldiers to forcibly take over a mining concession in the Western Region.

The incident occurred over the weekend at the Bondae mine concession and it took the intervention of the Western Regional Police to prevent what sources described as a potential violent clash and security officials at the mine.

The dispute centers on a concession subject to ongoing litigation at the Sekondi High Court where Long Shine Mining Ghana Limited has filed a suit challenging the legality of a contract termination.

The former national organiser is reported to have allegedly sought police assistance to take over the concession last Saturday, and later approached the MCE for the area.

With both efforts proving unsuccessful due to the pending court case the former NDC organiser attempted to enter the mine but was prevented by the security which led to a standoff.

The police were later called in to restore order and peace in the area.

Mining sector observers say disputes over concessions and ownership should be settled through legal processes, not through actions that could be seen as interference.

The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources and the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat have in recent months targeted illegal mining sites, including some linked to foreign nationals in the Western and Western North regions.

Legal experts note that once a matter is before a competent court, parties are expected to avoid actions that could prejudice proceedings or spark conflict on the ground.

They stress that respect for judicial processes is key to stability in the mining industry and to protecting local and foreign investment.

The incident is likely to revive debate over political influence in the management of mining concessions, an issue that has featured in public discussions on natural resource governance.

Meanwhile, stakeholders have called for a thorough investigation into the alleged raid and urged all parties to respect the judicial process until the court delivers a final ruling.