Renowned evangelist Dr. Lawrence Tetteh has called on Ghanaians to avoid living in offence and bitterness, warning that harboring grudges can rob people of their purpose, relationships and even their destiny.

Delivering a speech during the wreath-laying ceremony and 14th commemoration of the late President John Evans Atta Mills, Dr. Tetteh stressed that “offence can make you lose your inheritance.”

According to him, offence is one of the enemy’s greatest traps because people will always criticize others regardless of what they do. He advised that becoming easily offended could cause people to lose valuable relationships, respect and loyal supporters.

Dr. Tetteh noted that offence breeds division, disloyalty and unnecessary conflicts, adding that those who have benefited from someone’s kindness can eventually turn against them when offence takes root.

Drawing lessons from the Bible, he cited John the Baptist, saying offence and disappointment can affect a person’s outlook even in difficult moments. He also referenced Moses, who, despite leading the Israelites out of Egypt, did not enter the Promised Land, urging people not to allow offence to derail their God-given assignment.

He further warned leaders not to let criticism from followers distract them from their mandate, emphasizing that reacting to every provocation only weakens one’s focus.
“If you want to stand like H.E. Atta Mills, live an offence-free life,” Dr. Tetteh said, encouraging Ghanaians to use their positions to build friendships rather than create enemies.

The annual wreath-laying ceremony was held to honour the memory and leadership legacy of the late President John Evans Atta Mills, who passed away in office 14 years ago.

By Maurice Otoo

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has announced that the government is developing a 1,200-megawatt combined-cycle gas-powered plant at Kafodzidzi in the Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abrem (KEEA) Municipality.

Speaking during the midyear budget review in Parliament, the Finance Minister said visibility studies have confirmed the project’s viability, with environmental, engineering and permitting processes already completed.

According to him, the first 600MW phase of the project is expected to become operational in 2028, marking a major milestone in government’s efforts to boost electricity generation capacity.

Dr. Forson disclosed that to cut project costs, the government secured gas turbines directly from the manufacturer, GE Vernova, instead of using third-party procurement channels. He said the approach is expected to deliver cost savings of between 35% and 45%.

He added that once completed, the project will significantly reduce electricity generation costs, paving the way for a 10% to 20% reduction in electricity tariffs.

The Finance Minister also revealed that the first phase of the project is expected to create more than 3,000 direct and indirect jobs, providing a major boost to employment while strengthening Ghana’s energy security.

By Maurice Otoo

Editor of The Hawk Newspaper, Charles McCarthy, has launched a blistering attack on the New Patriotic Party (NPP), accusing the party of descending into indiscipline, intimidation and disregard for its own constitution.

Making his assertion on Kessben Maakye show in Accra, McCarthy insisted, the NPP has drifted far from the values it once stood for, claiming the party is now “full of hooligans” who threaten critics instead of addressing legitimate concerns.

He questioned why reports of gunshots and assaults during the party’s internal elections had been linked to the electoral process, insisting such incidents expose deep-rooted problems within the party.

McCarthy further alleged that there have been several instances where party executives declared election results instead of designated Electoral Commission officials, describing the practice as a violation of due process.

Citing the recent Asante Akyem North election, he claimed voting proceeded despite a court order, resulting in confusion and legal disputes. He argued that the growing trend of ignoring rules has fuelled widespread indiscipline within the NPP.
“The disrespect in the party is now glaring for everyone to see,” he stated, adding that repeated irregularities in internal elections have damaged the party’s credibility.

McCarthy also criticised NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, questioning whether he would tolerate regional executives overturning his own directives if he became the party’s national chairman.

He further alleged that Wontumi’s actions undermine the party’s hierarchy and constitution, claiming personal relationships should not influence decisions in internal party matters. He added that Wontumi is now pitching the electorates against the NPP party, a step that he thinks would be very detrimental to himself and the New Patriotic Party.

According to McCarthy, the NPP’s failure to enforce discipline was one of the major reasons for its poor performance in the last general election.

He concluded by warning that unless the party restores order and respects its own rules, internal divisions could continue to weaken its political fortunes