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The Letters Of John – Final Part

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Dr. Joyce Rosalind Aryee, Executive Director, Salt and Light Ministries

I have written this to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, so that you may know you have eternal life.” – 1 John 5:13

Introduction

Last week, we began exploring the heart of John’s letters—written to strengthen believers in the truth and help them stand against error. In a dark world, John proclaimed God as light; in a cold world, God as love; and in a dying world, God as life. We saw that:

  • Jesus is the Incarnate God—fully human and fully divine, known personally by the apostles.
  • Jesus is the Word of Life—not only the giver of eternal life, but eternal life itself.
  • Jesus is the Son of God—to know Him is to know the Father, and to deny Him is to deny the only true God.

These truths are the foundation of our faith and the source of our confidence.

Today, we move forward with John’s revelation of Jesus in His other divine roles—as The Righteous One, Our Advocate, The Atoning Sacrifice, and The True God. These titles reveal His qualifications to save us, His present ministry on our behalf, and His identity as the only God worthy of our worship.

1. Jesus Christ: The Righteous One

“But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin.”-1 John 1:7

“He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world.”-1 John 2:2 (NIV)

When John calls Jesus “the Righteous One” (1 John 2:1), he uses a title that speaks to His perfect moral purity. John places this title between two key truths—Jesus as our Advocate before the Father, and Jesus as the one through whom our sins are forgiven.

If Jesus were not righteous, He could not enter God’s presence, intercede for us, or bear our sins. Like the unblemished lambs of the Old Testament, He had to be without sin to qualify as our substitute. The prophets foresaw this:

  • Isaiah spoke of the Righteous Servant who would justify many (Isaiah 53:11).
  • Jeremiah promised a coming King called “The LORD Our Righteous Savior” (Jeremiah 23:5–6).

This “Righteous One” is none other than the Lord Himself—perfect in holiness, able to stand before God on our behalf, and willing to bear our punishment so we could be declared righteous.

2. Jesus Christ: Our Advocate

“My dear children, I write this to you so that you will not sin. But if anybody does sin, we have an advocate with the Father—Jesus Christ, the Righteous One”. – 1 John 2:1

John writes: “If anybody does sin, we have an advocate with the Father—Jesus Christ, the Righteous One.” This is not permission to sin, but comfort for when we fail.

In Job’s day, he longed for someone who could mediate between him and God (Job 9:33–34). In Christ, that longing is fulfilled. Paul reminds us that no accusation can stand against those in Christ because He is at the right hand of God interceding for us (Romans 8:31–35). The writer of Hebrews adds that He “always lives to intercede” for those who come to God through Him (Hebrews 7:25).

John’s point is clear: our assurance is not based on our perfection, but on Christ’s ongoing advocacy. When we sin, we don’t need to hide in guilt—we run to Him, our Advocate, who pleads our case before the Father.

 

3. Jesus Christ: The Atoning Sacrifice

“He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world”.-1 John 2:2

“This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins”.-1 John 4:10

John declares that Jesus is “the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world” (2:2).

His blood “purifies us from all sin” (1:7) and “takes away sins” (3:5). This cleansing doesn’t mean we never sin again—it means the record of our sin is wiped clean. God no longer counts our guilt against us.

The word translated “atoning sacrifice” means propitiation—the turning away of God’s wrath. On the cross, Jesus absorbed the punishment we deserved. He took our condemnation so we could be free. This is why John says: “God… sent His Son to be the atoning sacrifice for our sins” (4:10).

4. Jesus Christ: The True God

John closes his letter with a strong reminder: “Dear children, keep yourselves from idols.” This comes right after affirming that Jesus Christ is “the true God and eternal life” (5:20).

Why the warning? Because any “god” apart from the one revealed in Jesus Christ is a false god—whether it’s a carved idol, a distorted idea of God, or a substitute savior. True worship begins and ends with Christ. To know Him is to know the Father; to reject Him is to embrace a lie.

In Jesus Christ—and in Him alone—we see the full and final revelation of God.

Conclusion

John’s portrait of Christ in these verses is breathtaking: the Righteous One who qualifies to save us, the Advocate who pleads for us, the Atoning Sacrifice who bore our punishment, and the True God who alone is worthy of worship.

In a world full of spiritual counterfeits, these truths anchor our faith. They assure us that salvation is secure—not because of what we do—but because of who Jesus is and what He has done. Let us therefore hold fast to Him, keeping ourselves from every false god, and living daily in the light of His righteousness, His advocacy, His sacrifice, and His deity.

Remain Blessed!

Please note that the preaching program on Sunny 88.7 FM – Tuesdays at 5:30 am has been temporarily put on hold. However, please continue to join us on Asempa 94.7 FM – Sundays at 5:30 am and YFM 107.9 – Sundays at 6:30 am for our Radio Bible Study, as well as on Sunny 88.7 FM every Sunday at 3:30 pm for Hymns and Their Stories.

 

Feature: A Black Wednesday

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Otumfu Osei Tutu II, Asantehene, Asanteman, Nananom damirifa due.  Due – due ne amanehunu, Yɛn nyinaa yɛn Nana, Asantehemaa Nana Amma Konadu Yiadom III kɔ akuraa, Nana da yie.

Shocking! Tragic! Horrible! Devastating! Catastrophic! Disastrous! Harrowing! Heart-breaking! Cataclysmic! Hamlet would reply: “Words; words, words” to Polonius’s is query – “What do you read; my Lord?”

Eight illustrious sons of Ghana: dead – result of a Z – 9 military helicopter crash; in a forest near Sikaman in Adansi; close to Obuasi (the heart land of gold).  Dr. Omane-Boamah, Minister of Defence, the only offspring of his mother’s; Dr. Murtala Mohammed passionate for his job as the Minister for the Environment; Dr. Samuel Sarpong, respectful and respectable NDC Vice-President (once Mayor of Kumasi and once Ashanti Regional Minister); Alhaji Muniru Mohammed, Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator; Samuel Aboagye, former Parliamentary candidate (Obuasi East); Squadron Leader Peter Anala; Flying Officer Manaen Twum Ampadu; Sergeant Ernest Addo – all perished, burnt to ashes and their bodies could not even be retrieved for a dignified burial with well-ironed military outfit; salutes all over.

No lullabies from father to Anala’s 2-month old baby; no flower to celebrate Addo’s one (1) month old nuptial vow.  Tears-filled Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah briefly announced this “national tragedy” and said all flags should be flown at half-mast.

The Ghana Armed Forces confirmed the tragic news, per Captain Veronica Adzo Arhin, the Acting Director-General of Public Relations of the Ghana Navy.

Various delegations led by the President, John Dramani Mahama and Vice-President Jane Naana Opoku Agyemang visited the homes of the victims to express sympathy and console the families.

Nana Akufo-Addo, ex-President expressed shock and sadness and prayed: “May they find peaceful rest in the bosom of the Almighty until the Last Day of the Resurrection, when we shall all meet again”.

Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia describing the accident as “heart- wrenching” stated:  “The fallen men paid the ultimate price in the service of our motherland, leaving a shocked nation in pain”.  Ing. Kwabena Agyei Agyapong who could not accept the horrible news, stated: “We have lost courageous men, public servants and soldiers who dedicated their lives to the country’s peace and stability” The Minority Leader, Afenyo-Markin, on behalf of the Minority, called for honouring the legacies of the deceased through national unity and commitment to service.

We get enamoured with Richard Dabla’s “Epitaph”: “Omane Boamah: He bore two stethoscopes-one for the heart of a patient; the other for the pulse of a nation … Murtala Mohammed: To him, the forest was not just trees – it was a living being with veins of gold and lungs of chlorophyll.  He waged a quiet war against galamsey … Dr. Samuel Sarpong:  In corridors of governance and cities of trade, he was both compass and candle … Let this not be tragedy.  Let this be prophecy … Blewu … Blewu …Slowly they return”.

We recall the conference in South Africa (Johannesburg) on security in 2008: meeting with Dr. Samuel Sarpong splitting “bottles” in Sandton Hotel; sharing jokes while visiting Soweto, Nelson Mandela’s home. Where is our God …” James Hackman Tachie-Menson, the first black African captain of a ship would sing.

And with all the gory pictures of the crash, some people claiming to be NPP supporters would arrange a zoom meeting and celebrate the deaths of these heroes, wishing the dead should have included Sammy Gyamfi!  Are these Ghanaians, Africans, human beings?  Humanity where is our culture?  Throwing ethics to the dogs?

The Government has arranged for thorough investigations.  How “thorough”, you will ask; so do we wait till after the investigation before we comment?  Can’t we talk about re-assessing the status of all military equipment, including the Presidential jet and all aircraft; A discussant prays for great “circumspection” when it comes to the discussion of the security set up, so we would not ask: why did the Military personnel, Police, NADMO supervise the placing of the remnants of the victims in cocoa sacks (not cadaver or body bags) and also supervise the carriage of the “cocoa sacks” by “ordinary” farmers of the area (where was dignity accorded to these gallant men on official assignment, and a security man was more interested in filming the carriage of the remains – oh, what! Desecration before being placed in bulky coffins draped in Ghana colours.

And Prophet Roja (a prophet who wouldn’t do what Nathan did by going to King David to reveal all that God had said about David, the temple not built by David but his son, Solomon: 2 Samuel 7: 1-14).  Prophets, so called prophets targeting politicians and the rich in society. Doomsday prophets: prophets of doom: when do they pray; how do they pray?

Such men as these will be supported by fine gentlemen as Captain Smart and Charles Owusu.  Why not?  The Speaker Alban Bagbin glorifies their utterances and spells: “We should listen to them (the prophets).  It’s not all of them who are looking for money.  Don’t take what they say for granted.  If they say act, you act.  I listen to all myself … that’s their area.  I can’t say somebody who is not in parliament will do parliamentary work more than I.

And so I don’t know about the spiritual world more than those who have taken it up as a career …”  What are all these prophecies of negative events, disasters, despair, despondency, chaos, ruin – alarmists!  Don’t be surprised at the influx of prophets prophesying more and more doom:  Prophet Fire-Ogya would prophecy the death of one President of Ghana – this is where Oheneba Boama comes in to say if before the end of this year a President (current or ex suffers a headache, the person to ask about it is Prophet Fire-Ogya!  And Wontumi TV’s Akyemkwaa Kofi Asare would commit blasphemv and the management would distance itself from it.

Of course, the Chronicle, Daily Graphic and other newspapers are right in saying the “Disaster scenes (are) not tourist sites”.  An accident scene, like a crime scene would “normally” be cordoned off.  The burnt helicopter parts would be vital as pieces of evidence; even objects as small as a wrist watch could help in investigations.

The townsfolk may like to take some home for souvenirs – of historical significance.  Akwasi Afrifa thinks a European seeing such a calamity would ask:  “What caused this?”  A Ghanaian seeing it would ask: “Who caused it?”  It is all ethics and professionalism thrown to the wind.

The victims were going to Obuasi to attend the “Responsible Co-operative Mining and Skills Development Programme – related to “mining” and the result!

Enough is enough is an idiom expressing the situation when something tolerated for too long must cease.  So, when people say “enough is enough” the Ghanaian tolerance is exhausted; some would say the tolerance has reached an apogee.  We can’t tolerate “galamsey” any longer.  Let’s heed the call and call the “galamsey” doers “environmental criminals” or terrorists.   Look for those behind it – and punish all alike as “environmental criminals” or terrorists.  If Major Mahama’s death could

not prick us, this calamity should let us sit up:

President Mahama, be hard! L. I. 2462 (Mining in Forest Reserves) need not stay in our books: crush environmental calamity – state of emergency.

Feature: Ghana Needs Deliverance

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One question all Ghanaians must be asking today is, why is God allowing calamities, disasters and tragic deaths to befall this country?

Every end of year, some prophets will read out a long list of disasters to be encountered in the coming year. But nothing on peace and progress. Has Ghana committed an eternal sin? What we have done against God that He is not prepared to forgive us? Has He not found at least ten righteous people in Ghana, that He is about to send down sulphur, fire and brimstone on us, as He did to Sodom and Gomorrah (Genesis 18:32)?

But how come these prophecies come from prophets who lack the virtues to be qualified to be called people of God the Most High? They all lack the fruits of the Spirit (Galatians 5: 22-23), and that makes them false prophets. For example, they lack humility, for they are so proud and arrogant. They lack peace, because their conducts sometimes generate into quarrels and threats of war.  And they lack self-control, because they cannot restrain their desires.

The qualities of a true servant of God can be found in the fruits of the Spirit, which are used to text the spirit. Satan can exhibit things similar to the gifts of the Spirit (1 Corinthians 12: 7-11), to convince people that it is God’s works. With wisdom and knowledge, Satan is above man. He can use these to influence man to do his bid as happened in the Garden of Eden, when he cleverly influenced Eve to go against God (Genesis 3: 4-5). If Eve were to be wiser, she would have known what Satan was truly about.

Satan has enough knowledge of the Scriptures and through his false prophets he can quote the Bible to convince men to do his bid, thinking they are doing the bid of God. If Satan used Scriptures in his attempt to tempt Jesus, what can’t he do with the Bible verses to tempt man? In Matthew 4:6, he used Psalm 91: 11-12, to convince Jesus to jump from the top of the temple, but Jesus proving that God is the wisest, countered this in Matthew 4:7, with Deuteronomy 6:16.

Satan can also heal as evident in fetish shrines, but always at a cost. People who received such services, end up paying high prices like selling their souls to Satan.

Satan can fulfil the desires of man, by working miracles, and with the prophecies, he can make his false prophets come out and prophesy an event, and he would make it happen, and a prophecy has been fulfilled.

The truth is, in Ghana today, as Pastor Mensah Otabil said, about 95% of those parading around as prophets, are fake. In fact, they are satanic prophets. Do we not hear from some fetish priests that some persons of God come to their shrines to obtain powers to grow their congregation? And has any of these men of God mentioned come out to challenge those fetish priests?

Lies are always told us by these prophets. There was this case of a prophet in Kumasi, who would take pictures of obituary posters and post them on his social media page, and pronounce the one behind the death of that person. His luck run out when he posted the obituary of a young nurse, accusing her mother for her death. The grieving old lady took him on and now he is in the hands of the law.

The celebrated Prophet Owusu Bempah, on December 31, 2018, prophesied that the National Chief Imam, Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, was going to die in 2019, the year the Muslim cleric would turn 100 years old. The Muslim youth trooped to his church, in the way they know best, to be seek clarification of that Christian prophecy.

The fake prophet fled for his life and sought refuge in the arms of the sheikh he prophesied was going to die. He begun with a solemn apology and then went on to make statements which implied that God had it all wrong and did not know what He was talking about. Today, by the grace, mercy and love of God, Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu is blessed and he is 106 years old. It truly means that the sheikh is a man after God’s heart.

After telling the world that God is not in control of what He says, why should Isaac Owusu Bempah continue prophesying?

He told us in 2020 that God had declared that there was no way H.E. John Mahama would become president again. Then four years later, looking at projections and where the political pendulum was swinging to, he came back to say, God is on John Mahama’s side and He had chosen him to become president, again.

Recently, after the helicopter crash, Isaac Owusu Bempah came to say, that God revealed it to him and he decided to contact the president and some government officials, so that they set aside this disaster. Ridiculous! As a prophet, why couldn’t He plead with God to prevent that crash, like Moses who in Exodus 32: 11-14, pleaded with God to forgive the Israelites? Knowing very well he would not be granted audience, he set the path for Satan’s prophecy Satan, to come to pass, so that he can blame the authority and create division between government and people.

Satan will always want to put fear in man to make us succumb to him, that’s why all his prophecies are of doom. And once a disaster like the August 6 helicopter crash occurs, these false prophets will come out to lay claim that God had revealed that to them.

First Prophet Roja, claimed he had an information about Dr. Omane Boamah and instead of him going to the minister, he asked that the minister should be instructed to come and see him. Then he warned of another disaster on August 9, 2025. That day came but nothing happened.

Then Nigel Gaisie, the man of God who attempted raping Mzbel, also claimed he saw a vision of a plane crashing. Prophet Eric (Boahen) Boaten-Uche, said he saw many seats in Parliament becoming vacant, with a plane crashing in the month of August. And Prophet Nana Kwame also claimed he saw an aircraft crashing in this month of August.

This should tell us something and it is most important for true Christians in Ghana to wake up, for Christ and Christianity is made mockery of, here. We have allowed the devil and demons to take over this country.

A dark cloud has covered our land and only true Christians can pray to God and ask Him to disperse it. Satan is manipulating things in Ghana through these fake prophets.

I agree with Apostle Abraham Lincoln Larbi, that Prophet Roja is a sorcerer and through sorcery he manipulated natural forces and energy to achieve the disastrous result of crashing a helicopter. This is what those fake prophets who form 95% of prophets in our land are doing.

The Ghana Catholic Bishops Conference, the Christian Council of Ghana and the Pentecostal/Charismatic group of churches must know that Christ and Christianity are made mockery of and it is their responsibility to organise prayer sections and prayer warriors to pray against this. They must organised groups of prayer warriors who will pray 24/7 for weeks, months or years to break this stranglehold of Satan, for it is only through prayers, fasting and reparations, that this can be achieved. Catholics must not forget the Holy Rosary, the prayer that scares Satan. And include other prayer sections like the Siege of Jericho.

Government’s intention to have prophets to first submit their prophecies for examination is not the best solution. These false prophets will not submit anything and when any disaster strikes, they will blame government for not allowing them to reveal it. What government should do is to push a bill through Parliament to be enacted into law, that will ban all such freelance churches from operating. Only the original churches under Christian organisations must be recognised and this can put an end to sorcery. Prophet Owusu Bempah and his like can join the churches or become fetish priests.

Today as Dr. Omane Boamah and Peter Anala (both Catholics), Samuel Sarpong, Samuel Aboagye, Mane-Twum Ampadu and Ernest Addo Mensah are laid to rest, may their souls rest in peace and may their families have divine consolation.

May God bless Ghana and free the nation from Satan’s grip, for Ghana needs deliverance. Blessed be Jesus in the Most Holy Sacrament of the Altar. Amen!

Hon Daniel Dugan

Aston Villa, Isak-less Newcastle clash tomorrow

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Following a sixth-placed league finish and two deep runs in cup competitions, Aston Villa will look to build on another good season when competitive action returns this weekend.

Unai Emery may have cursed missing out on an immediate return to UEFA’s top competition, following defeat to Manchester United on the Premier League’s final day, but Villa still have a Europa League campaign ahead of them.

Having started pre-season with successive defeats, they then completed an unbeaten U.S. tour before returning to the West Midlands with a 4-0 thumping of Roma.

Not only does that represent their longest such run since the mid-1970s, but Villa have also won five of their last six at home to Newcastle, including a comprehensive 4-1 victory in April.

Having finally ended a 70-year domestic trophy drought by lifting the EFL Cup, Newcastle subsequently secured fifth place in the Premier League despite losing both of their last two matches.

Since heading into the off-season, it has been a tough summer on Tyneside, as a long list of transfer targets have ended up elsewhere, while star man Alexander Isak is apparently desperate to leave.

Furthermore, Newcastle failed to win any of their friendlies, losing to Celtic, Arsenal and a K-League XI before playing out draws with Espanyol and Tottenham Hotspur.

Finishing off with a home loss to Atletico Madrid only served to dim the spirits of Toon fans even further, but at least precedent will be on their side this weekend.

Newcastle have won their league opener in each of the last three seasons – more wins than they managed across the previous 14 campaigns combined.

Unai Emery may have lost loanees Marco Asensio, Marcus Rashford and Axel Disasi, but Aston Villa have kept their spine intact despite doubts surrounding several key players.

Villa’s brilliant home record and Newcastle’s pre-season woes must tilt the balance in favour of the hosts, who will win by a single goal.

Credit: sportsmole.co.uk

Barcelona Visit Mallorca in La Liga Season Opener

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Raphinha, Barcelona

Mallorca welcomes league champions of last season Barcelona in the opening day of the Spanish La Liga at Estadi Mallorca Son Moix on Saturday evening.

Clashes between these two sides have often produced lopsided results, with Barcelona firmly holding the upper hand. Out of their 32 meetings, the Catalan giants have claimed victory 27 times and drawn 3, leaving Mallorca with just 2 wins. The islanders, however, will be eager to add to that tally when they face Barça on Saturday.

The two sides last crossed paths twice last season, with Barcelona emerging victorious on both occasions. The first was a statement 5–1 away win in December, showcasing their attacking power, while the second was a hard-fought 1–0 home victory in April. Given this history, Mallorca face a formidable challenge as they kick off the new season against the reigning champions.

Barcelona ended the 2024–25 season on a high, storming to the La Liga title with an impressive tally of 102 goals, sealing a place in next season’s Champions League and completing a remarkable domestic treble under the guidance of Hansi Flick.

Their dominance was clear across all competitions, with a blend of attacking flair and defensive solidity that made them nearly unstoppable.

After last season’s triumph, Hansi Flick and his squad will be determined to defend their crown in the upcoming campaign.

By Jesse Otoo

Liverpool host Bournemouth on opening day of EPL at Anfield

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Mohamed Salah, Liverpool

Last season’s champions Liverpool host Bournemouth in the opening fixtures of the English Premier League at Anfield tomorrow evening.

Both teams are heavyweights in the league and meetings between them have produced some humiliating outcome over the years. The Reds have won 11 out of their last 12 encounters, with only a 1-0 away loss in March 2023 interrupting their run.

Fresh off their title-winning campaign, Liverpool will be eager to start the new season on a strong note under head coach Arne Slot, who won the league in his debut season and now aims to replicate that success.

Arne Slot, the head coach of Liverpool, oversaw a busy summer focused on building squad depth to enhance the team’s overall performance.

Players like Jeremie Frimpong, Milos Kerkez, Giorgi Mamaradashvili, Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitike have shown great promise since joining the team this summer.

Liverpool was impressive last season and many pundits tick them to be in the top four and even ending up winning the league.

Liverpool have not lost on the opening day of the league in 12 consecutive seasons, the longest current streak in the league. Their last home defeat on opening day dates back to 2003-04 against Chelsea.

Finishing 9th last season, Andoni Iraola and his boys would be looking forward to better their last season stats and even make it into the top 4. With the signing of players like Bafode Diakite, Djordje Petrovic and Adrien Truffert would boast the performance of the team.

Liverpool will be confident of extending their strong opening-day record and reasserting their title credentials early. However, if Bournemouth can stay disciplined and strike on the counter, they might just surprise the Anfield faithful.

By Jesse Otoo

 

Premier League

Friday

Liverpool 20:00 AFC Bournemouth

Saturday 

Aston Villa 12:30 Newcastle   

Brighton 15:00 Fulham

Sunderland 15:00 West Ham  

Tottenham Hotspur 15:00 Burnley 

Wolves17:30 Manchester City

Sunday

Chelsea 14:00 Crystal Palace

Nottingham Forest 14:00 Brentford 

Manchester United 16:30 Arsenal 

 

Spanish La Liga

Friday

Girona 18:00 Rayo Vallecano  

Villarreal 20:30 Real Oviedo

Saturday

Mallorca 18:30 Barcelona

Alavés 20:30 Levante

Valencia 20:30 Real Sociedad

Sunday

Celta Vigo 16:00 Getafe

Athletic Club 18:30 Sevilla

Espanyol 20:30 Atlético de Madrid

Coconut Federation-Ghana mourns eight victims of helicopter crash

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Kwaku Boateng (Director, African Coconut Group & 2nd Vice-president, Coconut Federation of Ghana)

The Coconut Federation-Ghana has joined the nation in mourning the loss of eight prominent Ghanaians in last week’s tragic helicopter crash.

In a statement issued on August 12, 2025, and signed by Kwaku Boateng, the Vice President of the Federation, it said it was “deeply saddened by this heartbreaking loss,” describing the deceased, which included cabinet ministers, senior National Democratic Congress (NDC) officials and military personnel as individuals who “greatly contributed to the governance, security and development of our cherished nation.”

The Coconut Federation-Ghana extended its condolences to the government and bereaved families, “especially their wives, children and loved ones, who now carry the heavy weight of this irreplaceable loss.”

“They soared in the service of our nation, guardians whose courage and discipline were matched only by their love for Ghana.

“Their sacrifice is a solemn reminder that the price of peace is often paid in silence by the brave, whose hearts beat for our safety until their final breath.”

The crash of the Z-9 helicopter, which belonged to the Ghana Armed Forces, claimed the lives of Defence Minister Dr Edward Omane Boamah and Environment, Science and Technology Minister Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed.

Others who perished were Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator Alhaji Mohammed Muniru Limuna; former Central Regional Minister Samuel Sarpong; and Samuel Aboagye, a former parliamentary candidate.

Members of the helicopter’s crew were Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala, Flying Officer Malin Twum-Ampadu and Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah.

Omane Boamah’s Family Rejects Uncoordinated NDC Youth Vigil In Koforidua

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The family of the late Defence Minister, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, has formally requested the Eastern Regional Youth Wing of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to cancel its planned candlelight vigil in Koforidua, citing a lack of consultation.

The vigil, scheduled for Wednesday, August 12, 2025, was intended to honour the memory of Dr. Boamah and the seven others who tragically perished in last week’s military helicopter crash, however, the Mponua family to which the late minister belonged has raised concerns that the event was organized without their knowledge or input, despite being located near the family residence.

Speaking on behalf of the family, Nana Adusi Pokua Antwiwaa II, Queenmother of Effiduase (Mponuahemaa), disclosed that a similar vigil had already been planned by the family and the Effiduase Traditional Council for Saturday, August 16.“Many tributes and memorials are being organized nationwide in honour of Dr. Omane Boamah and the other fallen heroes.

However, any events in Koforidua where his family resides must be carried out with our full knowledge and consent,” she stated.She urged the NDC youth wing to postpone their vigil and join the officially recognized program led by the traditional authorities, emphasizing the need for unity and respect in this moment of national mourning.

Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, the only child of his mother, was a native of Koforidua-Effiduase, where he had his early education before rising through the ranks of public service to become Ghana’s Defence Minister. The tragic helicopter crash also claimed the lives of Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, Minister for Environment, Science and Technology, Alhaji Muniru Mohammed Limuna, Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator.

The rest were Dr. Samuel Sarpong, NDC Vice Chairman, Mr. Samuel Aboagye, Deputy Director-General of NADMO, Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala, Flying Officer Manaen Twum Ampadu and Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah.While expressing appreciation for the outpouring of national grief and solidarity, the family reiterated their commitment to working with all stakeholders to ensure a dignified and coordinated farewell.“We welcome all efforts to honour our beloved son, but we ask that they reflect respect, unity, and proper coordination,” the statement concluded.

Seven Nigerians Grabbed! … For Attempting To Acquire Ghana Card Through Fraudulent Means

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A sample of Ghana Card

The Circuit Court at Dansoman, a suburb of Accra presided over by Her Honour Halimah El-Alawa Abdul-Baasit, has issued a bench warrant for the arrest of seven Nigerian nationals who are facing criminal charges for allegedly providing false information to acquire Ghana National Identification Cards.

The accused persons – Ibrahim Mohammed, Danjuma Yakubu, Abubakar Saidu, Abubakar Muktar, Abubakar Nuru, Abubakar Rabiu Muhammed and Abubakar Lawal – failed to appear before the court on July 30, 2025 prompting the court to grant the prosecution’s request for their arrest.

The prosecution, led by Chief Inspector Portia Nuarko, argued that the accused had deliberately absented themselves despite being aware of the scheduled court date.

Her Honour, upon considering the prosecution’s submission and the seriousness of the offences, granted the request, stating “upon consideration of the submission of the prosecution and the nature of the alleged facts surrounding the offences, the prayer of the prosecution is accordingly granted. Let a bench warrant be issued for the arrest of all accused persons.”

Charges against the Accused

The seven individuals are facing two counts: Count One: Providing False Information to National Identification Officials – contrary to Section 40(1)(a) of the National Register Act, 2008 (Act 750). Count Two: Defrauding by False Pretences – contrary to Section 131 of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29).

According to the facts before the court, on July 14, 2025, the accused visited the National Identification Authority (NIA) Office at Ayawaso East, where they allegedly submitted falsified documents and information in a bid to obtain Ghana Cards under false pretences.

Eric Ewudzie Arthur, an Assistant Administrative Officer at the NIA Ayawaso East Center, is the Complainant in the matter. He alerted the police after detecting inconsistencies in the documentation provided by the accused.

The police responded swiftly and arrested all seven accused persons at the NIA office. Their application forms, supporting documents, and Oath of Identity forms were seized. Investigations revealed that the accused arrived in Ghana just a day earlier, on July 13, 2025 and were lodging in a hotel with no known relatives in the country.

During interrogation, the accused allegedly admitted to providing false information in their statements to the police. They were subsequently charged and brought before the Circuit Court, where they now face prosecution.

With the issuance of the bench warrant, the accused are now considered fugitives. Security agencies are expected to launch a manhunt for their immediate arrest and presentation before the court.

IGP Breaks Ground For New 60-Bed Ward At Police Hospital

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IGP, Christian Tetteh Yohuno, (with shovel in hand) performing the ground breaking as the Director General of Police Welfare, COP, Mr Iddi Lansah demonstrates his skills on another tool.

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, on Monday broke ground for the construction of a 60-bed ward at the Police Hospital to boost its capacity.

Addressing hospital staff and members of the Police Management Board (POMAB) at the project site, IGP Yohuno explained that the six-month project will be funded through the Police Welfare Fund, alongside special appeals to corporate institutions, benevolent organisations and individuals who benefit from the Police’s 24-hour operational services.

Police boss appealing to corporate bodies, benevolent organizations and individuals for all-hands-on-deck

The IGP recounted that during a recent visit by POMAB members to a colleague on admission at the hospital, they observed the acute congestion in the wards. This prompted the decision to construct an additional ward, with the Medical Director facilitating the release of land for the project.

“When in active service, one can choose to seek medical attention from various facilities, but in retirement, resources may not always be available to access the care needed,” IGP Yohuno said and added that, “this is why it is important to improve our own facility to serve personnel and retirees alike.”

He stressed that the atmosphere within a hospital can significantly influence recovery, making it crucial to support this vision until it is realised.

IGP Yohuno noted that the hospital’s strategic location, close to many retired police officers and civil servants makes the expansion necessary.

He emphasised the critical role the Police Hospital plays, alongside the 37 Military Hospital, in delivering medical care to the public, especially during times when industrial actions shut down other facilities.

POMAB members and some of the hospital staff ready at the site of the project.

The IGP expressed optimism that the project would be completed on schedule, easing the strain on patients and staff, who have long operated under limited bed capacity.

Established in 1976 to serve police personnel and their families, the Police Hospital has evolved into a vital healthcare provider for the wider community.

The first Medical Director, Dr. Andah, played a key role in shaping the facility’s early years. Today, with 120 beds, it serves not only police personnel and their dependents, but also accident victims, destitute individuals and residents of surrounding low-income communities in Accra.

The current Medical Director, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP) Dr. Otu Nyarko, praised the initiative and appealed to well-meaning Ghanaians to contribute to the project’s success. “The police protect life and property 24 hours a day. Ensuring the health of personnel is critical to delivering on this mandate,” he said, adding that the hospital also provides free medical care to vulnerable individuals, including suspects under investigation and convicted prisoners.

DCOP George Ankobil, Secretary of the National Association of Retired Police Officers (NARPO), welcomed the project, expressing hope that the new administration would continue to prioritize the welfare of both serving and retired personnel.

He revealed that NARPO has about 10,000 members, including 2,000 widows, some of whose husbands died in active service.

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