The Chairman of the Church of Pentecost, Apostle Dr. Opoku Onyinah has advised Ghana’s new President and his appointees to be sexually disciplined so they do not act in ways influenced by sexual pleasures.
According to Apostle Dr. Opoku Onyinah, the desire for indiscriminate sexual pleasures has the tendency of affecting the moral status and quality of decisions taken by leaders therefore, the need for officials of the new administration to be careful of their sexual desires.
“Sometimes people who are sexually loose are often tempted by men or women and act wrongly, so leaders should be very careful about sexual pleasure and other pleasures, otherwise they would have to turn the truth because of something they have done with somebody either a man or woman, when you go into the Bible, many have fallen short here and that has brought disgrace and disaster upon them,” Apostle Onyinah said.
Apostle Dr. Onyinah who is also the President of Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council, GPCC, made the comments when he delivered a sermon at a thanksgiving service organized by the Akyem Abuakwa Traditional Council for the New President, Nana Akufo-Addo who is a royal in the area.
Apostle Dr. Onyinah’s whose sermon was centered on “Covetousness” also called on politicians to refrain from greed, extreme love for money and properties when in power, since it is the cause of high level of corruption in the country.
He said such traits lead to corruption, which inflict hardship and affects the nation’s growth.
He advised the President to appoint only selfless, God fearing, truthful, wise and hardworking persons to his government.
In attendance were the President, Vice President, Dr. Bawumia, the first lady and Second ladies, Former President Kufuor, Speaker of Parliament, Prof. Mike Oquaye, Members of Parliament, foreign diplomats and dignitaries including, the UK High Commissioner to Ghana, John Benjamin.
Also in attendance were the clergy including most Rev. Asante Antwi, past President of the Methodist Church, top gospel musicians, traditional rulers in Akyem Abuakwa led by Okyehene Osagyefo Amoatia Ofori Panyin and Konor of Manya Krobo, Nene Sackitey.
On his Facebook wall, he is described as “a messenger of God sent to restore beauty to the church. A man endowed with secrets of divine wisdom for gloriousness. He is a model for every Christian”. He is known for speaking his mind; that is, what God has told him about some political personalities, however, unpalatable it may be. Prophet Emmanuel Badu Kobi is his name and he is never one to shy away from making the headlines. READ ALSO: Full Text-President Akufo-Addo’s Inaugural Speech The leader and founder of Glorious Wave Ministry has made yet another shocking remark regarding the New Patriotic Party (NPP’s) landmark victory in the just gone-by December polls. He strongly believes there is something suspiciously wrong with the 2016 electoral results. Thirteen (13) minutes into a lengthy interview on prophecies and how the general public should perceive them and his (Prophet Kobi’s) outlook on Ghana’s future, the Glorious Wave Chapel General Overseer dropped a bombshell. Stopping short of saying the NPP won the 2016 elections under dubious means and the results inappropriately called for the party’s Presidential Candidate, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, he told Fiifi Banson on Kasapa FM’s “Anopa Kasapa”, that “something is wrong somewhere” and asserted the tampering of the Electoral Commission (EC’s) electronic transmission devices needed thorough investigation. VIDEO: Watch How Rawlings Hugged And Kissed Nana Addo At His Inauguration It would be recalled that hours after voting ended in last December’s general polls, Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), Charlotte Osei, blamed the delay in officially declaring the results of the 2016 presidential and parliamentary elections to the breakdown of its electronic transmission devices. Consequently, the EC was forced to call off the electronic transmission of results to the national collation centre from the constituency collation centres upon noticing that the process had been “compromised”. The EC Boss, at a press conference, indicated that the commission had decided to go by the manual system. “We agreed to make use of manual and electronic results transmission system and have reason to believe that it has been compromised and hence halted it…,” she stated. Then comes another startling disclosure by the same electoral body. This time barely a week AFTER the declaration of the results. READ ALSO: I’ve not hijacked Bawumia’s official residence – Mahama A Deputy Chairperson of the Commission, Georgina Opoku Amankwaa, told Joyfm in an interview that its electronic transmission of figures were tampered with leading to a delay in the release of presidential results. According to her, the figures kept changing anytime they were keyed into the system. They therefore had to completely abandon the electronic transmission system. Alluding to the Charlotte Osei press conference in particular, Prophet Badu Kobi wondered why no one seems interested in getting to the bottom of the matter. “Errm, for me…there is something wrong somewhere…spiritually, God opened the way for the NPP to win the elections, but natural means (physically)… …..see, the EC head made quite a remarkable statement and till date no statesman has thought it wise to investigate. Not former President Rawlings nor ex-President Kufuor. Even Nana Addo who touts himself as incorruptible and frowns on corruption, has not touched on the issue, same as President Mahama and Busumuru Kofi Annan; it baffles me. READ ALSO: Only 'foolish people' don’t govern well – Rev. Martey That the EC Madam claims some of their equipment were tampered with and she said this publicly to the hearing of everyone on national television, yet no one deems it necessary to ask questions about it. I cannot understand this,” he shook his head clearly bemused. Asked by the host if he “feels something went wrong”, the man of God intoned; “something is wrong somewhere”. Pressed further by the host if the “something wrong somewhere” was what led to Nana Addo being declared eventual winner of the polls, Prophet Kobi responded; “I insist that in this particular election (2016) something is wrong somewhere! “Thieves” and “Beef With Mac Manu” Clearly unhappy that certain ills that occasioned the elections have still not been addressed, the out-spoken man of God repeated his claims at the tail end of the interview saying “there is something wrong with Ghana’s Election 2016 and if the truth fails to come out or is suppressed….” READ ALSO: Afia Schwarzenegger ditches Mahama for Nana Addo in less than 24 hours “See if something belongs to you, you claim it through rightful means, I repeat….if you possess what belongs to you through legitimate means, blessings shall be your portion; but if you use any underhand methods, the consequences thereof shall follow you and that is what most people don’t want me to harp on….I repeat there is something wrong with Ghana’s elections and if it is not rectified, in the near future, some will resort to winning elections through technological means, through hacking and fair or foul means, and that is bad.
Elections are about people casting their vote so no government should attempt using devious and guileful ways to upend that. Secondly, no political party must call elections when the constitutionally mandated body hasn’t done so; it is wrong! It is illegal! You know, I’m saying this openly without any fear whatsoever, the NPP started with an illegality (calling the elections). Why should you declare yourself the winner?
EC is the mandated body to do so, thus give the EC the leeway to operate. And to do so (call an election) under the cover of darkness, its only thieves who do that…so I have a beef with Mac Manu. He claims the NPP used technology; which technology?”
He should call our bluff and showcase that so-called technology….It is about time we speak the truth at all times, irrespective of the repercussions. Some politicians want to rule over us but they are far from being honest…,” he sniggered.
The colourful investiture of President Nana Akufo-Addo was not only a public display of how matured Ghana’s democracy has been since 1992 but also how peaceful and united the country continues to be after a knife-edged general election. READ ALSO: I’ve not hijacked Bawumia’s official residence – Mahama Nana’s investiture, which saw thousands of Ghanaians converge on the Independence Square also saw Ghana’s political leaders displaying a high sense of moral dignity. This video you are about seeing of former President Jerry John Rawlings exchanging kissing with the president is all you need to see to believe in Ghana again. READ ALSO: Only 'foolish people' don’t govern well – Rev. Martey
Nana Addo is the 5th president in the 4th republic of Ghana and also the only opposition leader to have defeated a sitting president in 24 years.
Eleven Ghanaians have reportedly been murdered in Togo.
It is not clear who committed the act but Police sources in Togo say Ghanaian passports and voters’ ID cards were found on the bodies.
The victims, who were beheaded and shot, are believed to be Bimoabas living around Bunkprugu and Chereponi in the Northern region.
They were believed to be victims of “modern Day slavery” from Northern Ghana and were returning home after a yearlong toiling in farm fields of wealthy commercial farmers in Nigeria.
There is a common practice in the two poverty-stricken districts where parents of teenagers are often tricked to enter a year agreement with some rich individuals from Nigeria, according to a resident of Saboba, Yaw ‘Operator’.
The parents are promised good jobs and improved living condition for their wards before the teenagers are handed over to their new masters after an initial amount is paid, Starr News gathered.
Woman heckles Mahama; Prevents him from entering his car A former assemblyman for Wanjuga in the Northern region Kofi Kwadwo Daniel who visited the hospital where the victims were sent to in Togo, has told Starr News’ Eliasu Tanko that the bodies have been deposited at a morgue in Kara, a town in Togo.
The District Chief Executive (DCE) for Chereponi Hajia Mary Naboku has confirmed the incident.
The Togo Police, according to reports, are therefore asking Ghanaian residents living around Chereponi, Bunkprugu and Saboba to come to Kara to see if their relatives were involved.
In 2005, 44 Ghanaian travelers were murdered in The Gambia in a similar fashion, while the new President Nana Akufo-Addo was foreign affairs minister of Ghana.
Former President John Dramani Mahama has described as “mischievous” reports making rounds that he has refused to vacate his official residence to allow the current vice president Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia to occupy it.
Mahama has been staying in the Cantonments residence ever since he was vice president and requested to use it as his “retirement home” before the dissolution of the Sixth Parliament after losing the December 2016 elections.
However, there are reports that Dr. Bawumia is “stranded” since he has nowhere to move to as his official residence.
Reacting to the claim, Mahama said a section of the media is being used to “embarrass” him when he had formally informed the incoming administration through his former chief of staff Julius Debrah to continue staying in the house. READ ALSO: Only 'foolish people' don’t govern well – Rev. Martey
Mr. Debrah’s letter reads in part, “Reference our (Osafo-Marfo/Debrah) discussion of 19th December 2016 on the above stated matter, we wish to indicate that H.E President John Dramani Mahama would like to have Bungalow No. 3, Prestige Link, Cantoments, Accra and its adjoining facilities as his official retirement home.”
About Bungalow No. 3
Location: Prestige Link, Cantonments, Accra Serves as official residence of Ghana’s veeps since 2000 Previous occupants: Late Alhaji Aliu Mahama
John Mahama (When he was vice and then president) Previous use: COCOBOD Guest House
“The Vice President is expected to take up residence in the House known as Australia House, which was previously occupied by former Vice President Kwesi Bekoe Amissah-Arthur.”
Below is the full statement
Ignore claims about President Mahama’s residence
Contrary to the claims being made that HE John Dramani Mahama, former President of the Republic of Ghana, has refused to vacate his residence, we wish to state and confirm that per the information officially communicated to the newly inaugurated administration following discussions by the Joint Transition Team, President Mahama will continue to maintain his current place of residence as his retirement home.
The decision and agreement on the place of residence and office for the former President was formally communicated to the new administration by the former Chief of Staff Julius Debrah on December 19, 2016.
The Sixth Parliament of the 4th Republic before its dissolution, also resolved that residential and office accommodation should be provided to the outgoing President, HE John Dramani Mahama in line with convention and existing precedent.
The claims that Vice President Dr. Mahamadu Bawumia is stranded and has nowhere to stay, is mischievous and deliberately intended to embarrass President Mahama.
The Vice President is expected to take up residence in the House known as Australia House, which was previously occupied by former Vice President Kwesi Bekoe Amissah-Arthur.
An Official and Permanent residence for the Vice President is currently under construction, off the Switchback road. Dr. Bawumia will move into the new structure when completed.
The former Moderator of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana Rt. Rev. Professor Emmanuel Martey has described President Nana Akufo-Addo as a “wise man” who can govern the nation well.
Speaking on GHone TV ahead of Nana Addo’s swearing-in on Saturday, Rev. Martey who was a staunch critic of the Mahama-led administration said only “foolish people” do not govern their nation well.
“When wise people rule the citizenry become happy and as I know Nana he is a wise man…I hope that the mistakes that have been made in the past he will not repeat them.
He added that God rescued Ghana with Nana Addo’s election victory because the country was heading in the wrong direction.
He also promised to speak against the ills of the current administration since his only desire is to ensure that Ghana becomes a better place for future generations.
9 Exclusive Childhood Photos Of President Akufo-Addo & Family That Will Inspire You ‘I am a servant of God and I am obliged to speak the truth. God saw what was happening to us in the past, we spoke against it and we were insulted. We thank God he has listened to us. Some of us will speak today, tomorrow and in the future against ills of society,’ he stated.
Nana Addo was sworn-in as the fifth President of the fourth Republic of Ghana at the Black Star Square on Saturday.
In less than 24 hours since former president Mahama was kicked out of office, his number one celebrity groupie has already defected to the man in charge of affairs now.
Just like many other celebrities, Afia Schwarzenegger openly supported ex-president Mahama who at the time had the advantage of incumbency and seemingly unlimited resources to campaign. READ ALSO: Afia Schwarzenegger goes extreme, shows off another topless photo But although Mahama lost badly, his celebrity supporters have remained behind him and have continued to show their loyalty by addressing him as their choice.
Mzbel for instance cannot bring herself to congratulate the new President, John Dumelo maintains his support, even Tracey Boakye is shedding tears – but Afia has just moved on without looking back. [PHOTO] Yvonne Nelson Shares Memorable Shot With Former President J.A Kufuor Afia captioned a shot of herself with Nana Addo uploaded early Sunday, “On behalf of H.E. William Nana Akuffo Addo Dankwa (The president of Ghana) I present the official 1st mistress of Ghana… See you all in Kyebi. Blessed Sunday Africa.”
She uploaded a second photo saying, "Eish, we trending."
Afia seemed to have attended the special Thanksgiving service the president and his family attended in his hometown, Kyebi.
John Dramani Mahama is the immediate past President of the Republic of Ghana.
A decision by the immediate past President of the Republic, John Dramani Mahama, not to vacate his official residence during his tenure as Vice President has left the newly sworn-in Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia without a place of abode even as he begins work.
John Mahama, in a letter signed by former Chief of Staff Julius Debrah, requested ownership of the building that has served as the official residence of the country’s Vice Presidents since 2000. Mr. Mahama in the said letter makes a request for the building located at Cantoments in Accra. READ ALSO: Woman heckles Mahama; Prevents him from entering his car It reads, “Reference our (Osafo-Marfo/Debrah) discussion of 19th December 2016 on the above stated matter, we wish to indicate that H.E President John Dramani Mahama would like to have Bungalow No. 3, Prestige Link, Cantoments, Accra and its adjoining facilities as his official retirement home.”
The COCOBOD facility served as residence for the late Alhaji Aliu Mahama as well as former President Mahama during his tenure as Veep in 2008. He has however remained in the facility since then, refusing to part with it even during his time as President, and now, former President. VIDEO: Prosecute Corrupt NDC Officials – Rawlings Tells Nana Addo The situation, we are told, has left the country’s newly sworn in Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia stranded, as officials desperately look for possible options for the second gentleman of the land.
Information available suggests the building in question used to be a COCOBOD guest house until its conversion into the official residence of the country’s Vice Presidents. But, it appears the building may no longer serve that purpose following the decision by former President Mahama to covet it.
READ ALSO: List of appointees by the President-elect The immediate past President is also said to have requested that another facility at Ridge be handed over to him to be used as an office. Portions of the letter cited earlier adds that the former president also ‘wishes to have Bungalow No.6, 3rd Avenue, Ridge, Accra as his office.’
It’s unclear what the reasoning behind such a move is but until some intervention of sort is made, the execution of the change agenda being sought by Ghanaians the world over will only be partially met as the former President continues to occupy the sitting Vice President’s apartment. READ ALSO: Mahama Takes President-Elect Nana Addo On Tour Of Flagstaff House
After over 30 years of unrelentingly effort, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo will fulfil a childhood dream to follow in the footsteps of his father, Edward Akufo-Addo, and become president of the Republic of Ghana. Childhood photos of Akufo-Addo with his family members After his stunning victory in the December 2016 presidential election in which he secured an astonishing 53.85% of the votes – with his main rival, John Mahama, getting 44.40% – Akufo-Addo would be sworn in as president at the Black Stars Square in Accra on Saturday. Ahead of the event, YEN, today, brings you throwback pictures of Akufo-Addo from his childhood right through to adolescence and finally adulthood. The pictures document some of Akufo-Addo’s fondest memories with his family, including his dad and mum, and close relatives. 1. Akufo-Addo poses with his mother, Adeline Akufo-Addo 2. Akufo-Addo with his dad and mum
3. Akufo-Addo (seated left) with his family 4. A young Akufo-Addo tries his hands at boxing 5. Akufo-Addo plays with a toy in what appears to be his father’s house 6. Akufo-Addo (wearing a cap) with his family 7. Akufo-Addo as a student at Lancing College in the UK 8. Akufo-Addo with his family members
