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The Chiefs and people of Santrokofi Bume, a community in the Guan District of the Oti Region, have held the 2023 SABUDA Homecoming event with fundraising towards educational infrastructure of the community.

The sixth edition of the Santrokofi-Bume Development Association (SABUDA) event sought to raise an amount of GHS300,000 for the completion of phase two of the teachers' bungalow to enhance the quality of education in the area.

Mr Nathaniel Atikumi, Chairman of SABUDA, said the Association was a developmental-driven one that focused on developmental projects of the community.

He said the previous events held had yielded results such as the clinic, nurses quarters, water supply, classroom blocks and headteacher's bungalow adding that they wanted to use the Association for other future projects.

Mr Atikumi said there was a relationship between supervision and academic success, hence a residential place for teachers in the community would enhance academic activities and performances of students.

He called on citizens at home and abroad to continue to support the Association in enhancing the development of the community while calling on corporate organisations also to join the development agenda.

Nana Obibiribi Kumi III, Krontihene of Santrokofi Traditional Area, said a lot had been achieved through the unity fostered among the community's citizens.

He said the community had come thus far due to the unity among the citizens of the community.

Nana Kumi urged the youth to remain disciplined in all endeavours and avoid acts that could hinder their progress in life.

Dr Edward Wilson Ansah, Senior Lecturer and Head of the Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation, University of Cape Coast, said without educational infrastructure, the development of children as future leaders would be hindered.

He called on the citizenry to contribute generously to the projects being championed since they would remain as legacies for their wards.

Dr Ansah said educational success was key because no country or community developed without education.

He said the people must be committed to investing in educational infrastructure as well as their children who would take over affairs soon.

Madam Janet Emefa Obro-Adibo Goka, Guan District Chief Executive (DCE), urged the community members to unite and be tolerant of one another.

She said development must first begin with themselves while calling on parents to take a keen interest in the education of their wards to help them have bright futures.

Awards were presented to deserving individuals for their immense contribution to the development of the community.

The event was on the theme:'Good infrastructure; a prerequisite for academic success.' Source: Ghana News Agency

The Police have urged faith-based groups to continue complying with the law on communicating prophecies to ensure an environment devoid of panic, fear and alarm.

'We are grateful to faith-based groups and individuals for their compliance with the law so far, particularly in communicating prophecies.

'As the year comes to an end, the Ghana Police Service respectfully wishes to remind the public, especially the religious community, of the law on publication of false news and urges its continuous compliance.'

A statement signed by Assistant Commissioner of Police Grace Ansah-Akrofi, Director, Public Affairs, said while compliance with the law had protected the rights and freedoms of those who were normally affected by those prophecies, it had also fostered a society free of needless panic, fear and alarm.

It urged the public, especially faith-based groups and individuals, to continue to be patriotic and abide by the law, to ensure that the prevailing state of law, order and security in Ghana was maintained.

The statement reminded the public that while they had the right to practice their faith and freedom of speech as guaranteed by the Constitution and democratic values, the enjoyment of those rights was subject to respect for the rights and freedoms of others and the public interest.

'As we have come to consider December 27th as Prophecy Communication Compliance Day, the Ghana Police Service is once again urging religious communities to practice their faith within the legal framework.

'In the spirit of the season, we wish everyone Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year.' Source: Ghana News Agency

The preliminary results of the December 24 local elections in the delegation of Tabarka, according to the regional independent authority for elections (IRIE) are as follows: - Constituency of El Haouamdia Ali Hamdi (399 votes) Sadok Khemaisi (147 votes) - Constituency of El Hammam Jalel Melaouhi (280 votes) -Constituency of Errihane Moncef Aouini (219 votes) Ezzedine Ghraibia (176 votes) - Constituency of Ain Snoussi Mehrez Riahi (228 votes) Fadhel Dhaoui (88 votes) - Constituency of Ain Sobeh Marouen Yahyaoui (349 votes) Abdessalem Yahyaoui (245 votes) - Constituency of Meloula Adel Rouissi (220 votes) - Constituency of Nadhour Abdelkarim Salhi (403 votes) Abdelhafidh Megaidia (68 votes) Chokri Haouadi (187 votes) Hichem Ghraibi (43 votes) - Constituency of Tabarka Souria Selmi (236 votes) Abdelkader Triki (119 votes) Adel Selmi (158 votes) Sami Hasnaoui (137 votes) Hajer El Ouasli (61 votes) Disabled candidate, Mourad Mezrigui won a seat at the local council of Tabarka. Source: Agence Tunis Afrique Presse

The Ghana Navy's Riverine Command in collaboration with the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) and the Police has impounded 81 sacks of suspected marijuana and arrested six suspects.

A press release signed by Lieutenant Colonel Alfred Marteye for the Director General of the Department of Public Relations, Ghana Armed Forces, and copied to the GNA, stated how the Ada Foah Detachment of the Navy became successful in the intelligence -led operation.

'The suspected narcotics were being loaded at a dilapidated warehouse at the Ghana Highways Authority premises in Ada along the banks of the Volta Lake. The Team proceeded to the location and arrested the six suspects believed to be involved. A total number of 81 sacks suspected to be containing marijuana were confiscated,' the statement said.

The confiscated exhibits were transported to the NACOC Headquarters in Accra for further investigations and necessary action.

The Navy assured the public of its unwavering commitment to preventing illegal narcotics trade within Ghana's maritime domain to ensure national security.

It encouraged all to volunteer information that would help the cause. Source: Ghana News Agency

Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia has commiserated with the Church of Pentecost and the bereaved family of Apostle Dr Michael Kwabena Ntumy, a former Chairperson of Church of Pentecost, following his passing on Wednesday, December 27, 2023.

In a Facebook post, Dr Bawumia wrote: 'I have received with sadness the news of the passing of Apostle Dr. Michael Kwabena Ntumy, Chairman of the Church of Pentecost 1998-2008.

'Apostle Dr Michael Ntumy impacted humanity and deserved the accolade 'God's Chosen General.'

'My wife Samira Bawumia and I extend our sincere condolences to the immediate family and the Church of Pentecost.

'May the soul of the selfless man rest in the bosom of the Lord.'

The news of the demise of Apostle Dr Ntumy was announced by Apostle Samuel Gyau Obuobi, General Secretary of The Church of Pentecost on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, through a press statement.

He was 65 years.

'Kindly bear the widow and the bereaved family up in prayer,' the release stated.

Apostle Dr. Michael Ntumy was a teacher in Yendi in the 1980s before becoming a Deacon and Elder of the Church.

He got married to his wife, Martha, at age 24.

He began full-time Ministry at age 26 with The Church of Pentecost.

He was called to the office of an Apostle at age 33 and six years later, elected the fourth Chairperson of the Church.

After serving for two terms (10 years), he handed it over to Apostle Professor Opoku Onyinah.

Apostle Ntumy is known to have survived many trials in life, including being held hostage in rebel territory during the Liberian Civil War in the 1990s.

He also faced other attacks on his life ranging from physical assaults to poisoning and paralysis, which led to his confinement to a wheelchair.

The revered man of God served The Church of Pentecost in Liberia and Côte d'Ivoire.

The General Secretary of the Church appealed to the public to respect the privacy of the bereaved family during this loss period.

'Apostle Dr. Ntumy was not only a revered man of God but also an inspirational leader. His commitment to the things of God was unparalleled, and his contributions to our church and community were significant,' the statement said.

'He left an indelible mark on everyone who had the good fortune of crossing paths with him. We are deeply indebted to him for his selfless service, leadership, and tireless dedication to spreading God's Word,' the statement added.

He was born on September 22, 1958, in Dadieso in the Oti Region.

He left behind a widow and six adult children. Source: Ghana News Agency