Rev. Dr. Seth Kissi (left) presenting the plague to Ken Ofori-Atta
The Akyem Abuakwa Presbytery of the
Presbyterian Church of Ghana (PCG) has honoured 86 distinguished members who
have contributed immensely to the growth of the church.
The event took place at Akyem New
Tafo Presbyterian Church in the Abuakwa North Municipality of the Eastern
Region.
Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta was
part of those honoured for his ‘financial and material’ contributions towards
the growth of the church.Â
Others honoured included Samuel
Atta Akyea, Minister of Works and Housing; Osaberima Adusei Peasah IV, Tafohene,
among others.Â
The honourees were presented with
well crafted desktop plaques in recognition of their ‘undying’ support towards
the growth of the Akyem Abuakwa Presbytery.
Speaking at the event, Mr. Ofori-Atta
expressed delight in the decision by the church to recognize the good works of
its members.
He assured them of ‘good things’ to
come to Ghana and said the budget he presented in Parliament would solve a lot
of problems in the country, adding that with President Akufo-Addo at the helm,
the country’s future prospects were bright.
The Akyem Abuakwa Presbytery Chairperson,
Rev. Dr. Seth Kissi, said the church would continue to partner the government
to develop the country.
He stated that the church was doing a lot in the provision of education, health, agriculture and other social initiatives to make things better for the people.
BY Daniel Bampoe
