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Apostle Nyamekye Challenges Believers to Seek Eternal Purpose

Apostle Nyamekye Challenges Believers to Seek Eternal Purpose

Pent TV, Pentecost News
The Chairman of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, has underscored the need for spiritual transformation in today's world, urging believers to embrace a life centred on Christ by moving beyond material pursuits to attain eternal significance. ‘A new life is not about money, jobs, houses, or cars,’ Apostle Nyamekye stated. ‘It is the life of God in man—eternal life that begins when we believe in Jesus Christ.’ He said this on Sunday, May 25, 2025, during a sermon he presented titled: ‘The World Needs a New Life,’ at the Merry Villas District in the La Area of the church. Referencing John 14:6, he highlighted that true life is found in Christ alone. He further explained that without Christ, individuals are prone to immoral behaviours, as outlined in Galatians 5:19. H...
Power To The People: Rethinking Local Governance In Ghana

Power To The People: Rethinking Local Governance In Ghana

Features
Democracy, at its core, is power vested in the people—a government by the people and for the people. But in Ghana, does governance truly reflect this principle? My recent visit to Germany for a conference exposed a stark difference in how local governance functions. In Oberhausen, a relatively small and “remote” city, systems worked seamlessly. Roads were in good condition, sanitation was well-managed, and community development was not dependent on politicians’ benevolence. Governance was not just a distant concept but an everyday practice. Back home in Ghana, however, local governance appears weak, with citizens having little or no real influence over the spaces they inhabit. A critical problem lies in the widespread ignorance surrounding the roles of Members of Parliament (MPs) and Me...
Ghana’s Vehicle Paradox: Roadworthy Cars Parked, Unroadworthy Ones Dominating The Roads

Ghana’s Vehicle Paradox: Roadworthy Cars Parked, Unroadworthy Ones Dominating The Roads

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Welcome to Ghana, a country where the best cars aren’t on the roads, but parked in showrooms and dealerships—often waiting years to be sold. Meanwhile, thousands of citizens jostle for space in rickety, smoke-belching commercial vehicles that should have been retired long ago. The contrast is striking. Why is it that brand-new and relatively new vehicles remain idle in dealerships while the majority of Ghanaians rely on aging, unroadworthy cars for daily transport? During a recent visit to Oberhausen, Germany, I couldn’t help but notice the absence of old, decrepit vehicles on the roads. In my week-long stay, I did not spot a single car in poor condition. Every vehicle appeared well-maintained, efficient, and safe. This left me wondering: how does Ghana enforce roadworthiness tests, and...
The Poster Plague: How Ghana’s Public Spaces Are Being Defaced

The Poster Plague: How Ghana’s Public Spaces Are Being Defaced

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Walk through the streets of Accra, Kumasi, or any major town in Ghana, and you will see a familiar sight—posters and banners plastered on every available surface. Politicians, churches, businesses, and event organisers all compete for visibility, leaving a chaotic mix of advertisements on walls, street poles, and even trees. The problem is not just the sheer volume of these posters but the way they are scattered haphazardly, turning our cities into visual clutter.What’s worse? Once the events are over, nobody takes responsibility for cleaning up. Worn-out posters peel off and litter the streets, while faded banners swing loosely long after their relevance has expired. The result is a cityscape that looks disorganised and neglected. Something is not right.In many developed countries, pu...
When The Rains Fall, Lives Shouldn’t Be Washed Away

When The Rains Fall, Lives Shouldn’t Be Washed Away

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On the morning of Monday, May 19, 2025, Ghanaians woke up to the haunting news: at least three lives had been lost following the torrential rains that battered Accra the day before. Among the dead was a four-year-old girl from Nanakrom — a child with dreams yet to be shaped, a life full of promise, now turned into a statistic. Municipal Chief Executive for the Adentan Municipal Assembly, Ella Esiman Nongo, confirmed the fatalities to the media. "In Lakeside, we lost two people, including a four-year-old girl at Nanakrom, and a gentleman around New Legon," she lamented. This, unfortunately, is not new. We have seen it before. And we will see it again — unless something fundamentally changes. Ghana seems to be growing disturbingly comfortable with tragedy, perfecting the art of countin...
Pentecost Fire Station Project Timely & Strategic— Interior Minister

Pentecost Fire Station Project Timely & Strategic— Interior Minister

General News, Ghana News, Health & Wellbeing, Pentecost News
The Minister for the Interior, Hon. Muntaka Mubarak, has commended The Church of Pentecost for what he described as a “timely and strategic contribution” to Ghana’s national safety infrastructure through the construction of the newly commissioned Pentecost Fire Station at Gomoa Yesukrom. Speaking at the commissioning and dedication ceremony held on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at the Pentecost Convention Centre (PCC), Gomoa Fetteh, the Minister praised the Church for its forward-thinking approach to public safety. “This facility could not have come at a better time,” he stated. “It will significantly improve emergency response times in Gomoa Yesukrom and surrounding communities, while also reducing the operational burden on the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) in the area.” Hon. Mun...
The COP Provides 239 Water Facilities To Rural Communities

The COP Provides 239 Water Facilities To Rural Communities

General News, Health & Wellbeing, Pentecost News
Over the past five years, The Church of Pentecost (COP) has constructed 239 water facilities in rural communities across Ghana—bringing clean drinking water to more than 110,000 individuals who previously had to travel long distances to access this basic necessity. This milestone was announced by the Chairman of the Church, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, during the 2024 State of the Church Address (SOCA 2024), delivered at the 47th General Council Meeting on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. The event was held at the Pentecost Convention Centre (PCC) in Gomoa Fetteh, near Kasoa. Apostle Nyamekye noted that the Church’s social intervention agency, Pentecost Social Services (PENTSOS), has intensified efforts to improve access to safe water, contributing significantly to Sustainable Development Goal 6...
President Mahama Launches GoldBoD To Boost Ghana’s Gold Sector

President Mahama Launches GoldBoD To Boost Ghana’s Gold Sector

Business News, General News, Ghana News
Former President John Dramani Mahama has announced the establishment of GoldBod, a new initiative aimed at transforming Ghana’s gold export industry and ensuring greater value retention from mineral resources. In a statement accompanied by a video announcement, President Mahama revealed that the GoldBod Act, which received presidential assent on March 28, 2024, officially paves the way for the creation of the GoldBod entity. The new institution will streamline Ghana’s gold sector and regulate gold trading and export activities. “This sets up GoldBod to streamline Ghana’s gold sector, including our exports, to ensure that the country earns more value for money from our gold mining operations,” the former President stated. Under the provisions of the Act, GoldBod will have regulato...
Govt reduces price of passport to GH¢350

Govt reduces price of passport to GH¢350

Ghana News
The government is set to reduce the price of passport acquisition from GH¢500 to GH¢350 to make it affordable for citizens who may wish to acquire the travel document.  Responding to questions on the floor of Parliament in Accra yesterday, the Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, said the ministry, acting on the instruction of President John Dramani Mahama, will later this year slash the price of the ordinary passport, a 32-page booklet’s price by 25 per cent. He indicated that he would be presenting to Parliament in the coming days an amendment to the fees and charges to ensure that the reduction is approved by the Legislature. The legislator said the government recognised the concerns raised by the public on the affordability of new passports, saying the price...
Full text: President Mahama’s 2025 State of the Nation Address

Full text: President Mahama’s 2025 State of the Nation Address

Ghana News
President John Dramani Mahama on Thursday, February 27, delivered his State of the Nation Address (SONA) to Parliament. The full text of the address is attached below. SONA-Final-Download The SONA, which is in conformity with Article 67 of the 1992 Constitution of Ghana, afforded the President an opportunity to highlight his successes and to unveil the Government's agenda for this year. Article 67 of the 1992 Constitution of Ghana, states that the President shall deliver a message on the SONA to Parliament at the start of each session and before the dissolution of Parliament. Source: Ghana News Agency (GNA)
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