Report by Nana Anfreh DAMANATA
The Banda Mission of the Methodist Church Ghana, Wenchi Diocese has honoured two esteemed personalities in the area. One is Honourable Ahmed Ibrahim, Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy, Religious and Sanitation Affairs and also MP for Banda Constituency. The other is Mr. Christopher Dapaah who is also the National Coordinator for the Local Governance Network (LoGnet). The honour is I recognitionof their contributions to the development of the church and service to God.
Superintendent Minister of the Wenchi South Circuit of the church Very Reverend Isaac Boatey on behalf of Right Reverend Alfred Appiah Andam, Bishop of Wenchi Diocese bestowed the honour on them during a send-off ceremony held at Banda Ahenkro Calvary Methodist church in the Banda District in the Bono Region
Nana Ligbi Wullotei II, the Chief of Banda Boase and Chairman of the occasion presented them with a citation.
The Bono Regional Communications Director of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr. Charles Akowuah Tuffour received the citation on behalf of Hon Ahmed Ibrahim while Mr. Christopher Dapaah received the citation in person.
Before the presentation of the citations to the two personalities, the Assistant Steward of the Banda Ahenkro Calvary Methodist church, Samuel Baah said that the selflessness, kindness and generosity and dedication to the church activities of Hon Ahmed Ibrahim and Mr. Christopher Dapaah was exceptional and exemplary.
Mr. Christopher Dapaah, speaking to the media after receiving the citation expressed his gratitude to leaders of the church for the honor bestowed upon him.
He said the quality of faithful servants showing that their commitment and selflessness are worthy to emulation.
Mr Charles Akowuah Tuffour on behalf of Hon Ahmed Ibrahim emphasized that the church’s recognition of the Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy, Religious and Sanitation Affairs and also Member of Parliament for Banda serves as a reminder of the importance of serving others and giving back to society.
