Nana Akomea
THE NEW Patriotic Party’s (NPP) Communication Team Director, Nana Akomea, who is also the Member of Parliament for Okaikoi South, has been singled out for commendation by the Chairman of the now defunct Ghana Democratic Movement (GDM) in the UK.
According to Mr. Alex Asabre, as a man who has contributed immensely towards the fortunes of the NPP, Nana Akomea’s wisdom and the accuracy he brings to bear in the debates he engages with his opponents from the National Democratic Congress (NDC) are revealing.
Speaking to DAILY GUIDE during an exclusive interview, Mr. Asabre who is in town for vacation said, “I do not know the man I am talking about but having heard him on TV and his presentations in other media outlets, I think he is such a wonderful guy whose work should be commended.”
His role in the media has contributed wonderfully towards the development of democracy in Ghana he noted adding, “I cannot hide how I feel about the gentleman and I seek to encourage the young ones to learn from his rich knowledge and faithfulness and conduct themselves accordingly.”
Having been domiciled in the UK for decades and played prominent roles in the restoration of democracy in Ghana, he likened the performance of Nana Akomea to the likes of Robin Day of the BBC and Brown Walden.
Turning his attention to other matters in the country, Mr. Asabre, who is always concerned about developments at home, advocated the establishment of a charity commission with which all churches and other religious organizations should register.
This way the many churches that have sprung up and are engaged in nefarious activities can be checked, he noted
He lamented that some of these bad churches exploit vulnerable women for sex and money. Inspectors from the Commission he advised should be empowered to inspect the operations of these churches and take action when their activities are untoward.
Just like companies are given certificates before they commence business, churches too must go through such procedure as a regulatory process and also issued with operating numbers or licenses.
Some of the so-called prophets and reverend doctors have no fixed abode and so it is impossible to trace them when such quests become necessary, he said.
In Britain and elsewhere he went on, there exist the equivalent of the Christian Council and charity commissions where churches register regardless of their size.
“My suggestion is informed by the worrying activities of the so-called men of God. I am not against people working for God but just seeking to have charlatans weeded out,” he said.
By A.R. Gomda
