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  • Salaries must be paid even if National Cathedral project is currently on hold – Joyce Aryee

    Salaries must be paid even if National Cathedral project is currently on hold – Joyce Aryee

    A trustee of the National Cathedral, Dr. Joyce Aryee, has dismissed concerns regarding staff salaries, including those of CEO Dr. Paul Opoku-Mensah, amid the project’s construction halt, labeling such worries as “ridiculous.”

    Her remarks come amid increasing scrutiny over the project’s stalled progress and its impact on employee payments.

    Speaking during a symposium co-hosted with TD Jakes’ divinity school on Monday, October 14, Dr. Aryee remarked,“If a project is on hold, it doesn’t mean that people are not working to keep it going. I’m surprised, I don’t even want to comment on it, as ridiculous as this. No, I won’t comment.

    She went on to challenge the rationale behind the concerns, stating, “So, if an organization is created, does it mean it should stop functioning because you lack funds for one aspect? You can answer that yourself.”

    At the same time, Dr. Paul Opoku-Mensah, Executive Director of the National Cathedral, addressed misunderstandings about the project, underscoring that it is far more than a church building.

    He highlighted the project’s potential, noting its capacity to generate revenue and showcase Ghana’s cultural heritage on a global stage.

    Despite facing significant opposition—including criticism over government involvement and concerns about financial transparency—Dr. Opoku-Mensah remains optimistic, especially after the symposium held in collaboration with TD Jakes’ divinity school, aimed at enlightening the public on the cathedral’s broader purpose.

    The National Cathedral is envisioned not only as a sacred space for religious functions but also as a cultural landmark. It will house Africa’s first Museum of the Bible, developed in partnership with the Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C.

    Speaking on the initiative, Dr. Opoku-Mensah explained, “The symposium is just conceived as the National Cathedral’s response to what in Ghana we perceive to be the return initiatives and offer a pathway mediated by faith to connecting Ghana to the African diaspora.

    The project also aims to foster a Pan-African community dedicated to addressing historical, racial, and contemporary issues tied to Africa’s contributions to theological practice.

    “We seek to demonstrate the conveying functions of the National Cathedral, the National Cathedral project is often misunderstood, conceived almost entirely as a physical church building. The National Cathedral is more than a church and it includes critical national, continental and global conversations.”

    He also congratulated TD Jakes’ divinity school for extending educational opportunities to students across the African continent.

  • Kwesi Pratt in shock, questions Joyce Aryee’s affiliation with NPP

    The New Patriotic Party (NPP) recently unveiled the members of the campaign team for their flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia.

    Among the 40-member team was Reverend Dr. Joyce Aryee, who was appointed to the Campaign Advisory Committee.

    However, Political Science lecturer at the University of Ghana, Prof Ransford Gyampo, expressed his belief that Madam Joyce Aryee should have declined the position.

    He stated, “When there are issues, these eminent people rise to engage and restore calm. I see Joyce Aryee as eminent and expected she would have declined the invitation just to continue to play her role as an eminent state woman.”

    Addressing the matter on a panel discussion on Peace FM’s morning show ‘Kokrokoo,’ Mr. Pratt, who shared the sentiments of Prof. Gyampo, expressed surprise at Joyce Aryee’s inclusion in Bawumia’s campaign team.

    He remarked, “I know Joyce Aryee very well but I didn’t know she was an NPP member…so I’m a bit shocked.”

  • Joyce Aryee, Kufuor, Akufo-Addo, Frema Opare among advisors to NPP’s 2024 campaign team

    Joyce Aryee, Kufuor, Akufo-Addo, Frema Opare among advisors to NPP’s 2024 campaign team

    The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has finalized its campaign structure for the upcoming 2024 national elections, appointing members to various national campaign committees.

    This decision was made during the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) and National Council meetings held on Monday, February 19, 2024.

    Former President John Agyekum Kufuor and President Akufo-Addo will lead the Campaign Advisory Committee, joined by notable members such as Freddie Worsemao Blay, Elizabeth Ohene, Rev. Joyce Aryee, and Chief of Staff Akosua Frema Osei Opare.

    Additionally, the campaign Operations committee will be headed by Justin Kodua Frimpong as Director, with Henry Nana Boakye as his Deputy.

    “The New Patriotic Party (NPP), at its National Executive Committee and National Council meetings held on Monday, February 19, 2024, approved a proposed structure for the Party’s 2024 national campaign and appointed some individuals to serve on the various national campaign committees.”

    “A National Campaign Coordinating Committee (NCCC), which shall oversee the work of all other Committees shall be chaired by the 2024 Presidential Candidate, and assisted by the Vice Presidential Candidate. The National Chairman, General Secretary, and Regional Chairpersons shall also serve on the National Campaign Coordinating Committee.”

  • National Cathedral project: Joyce Aryee must also resign – A Plus

    National Cathedral project: Joyce Aryee must also resign – A Plus

    Popular social commentator and politician A Plus, has encouraged the remaining members of the National Cathedral Board of Trustees, particularly Rev. Joyce Aryee, to follow the path of integrity and also resign from their roles.

    A Plus, while discussing the resignations of Rev. Eastwood Anaba and Archbishop Duncan Williams from the National Cathedral project, emphasized the importance of maintaining integrity and urged Rev. Joyce Aryee to step down as well to protect her highly respected image. This call for resignation may be related to recent developments or controversies surrounding the National Cathedral project.

    “I am very pained that my own mother, who I respect so much, is still on that board. She should also resign! She has been there for long. Madam Joyce Aryee is a well-respected woman in Ghana and she has to keep that.

    “I am wondering why the Holy Spirit who whispered to Eastwood Anaba and Duncan Williams to resign, didn’t tell Joyce Aryee to resign too.

    A Plus added that people must learn to point out ills and stand for the truth regardless of what might be at risk.

    “When it gets to a point, let’s be able to point out people’s wrongdoings and speak the truth all the time,” he averred.

    Background

    On October 17, Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams, the founder and general overseer of the United Denominations of Action Chapel Churches Worldwide, and Rev. Eastwood Anaba, the President of Eastwood Anaba Ministries, both resigned from the Board of Trustees responsible for overseeing the construction of the National Cathedral in Ghana.

    In a joint statement, Archbishop Duncan-Williams and Reverend Anaba cited their resignation as a response to the government’s failure to appoint an independent accounting firm to audit all public funds contributed to the National Cathedral project. This decision reflects their concerns about transparency and accountability regarding the use of public funds for the construction of the cathedral.

  • GH¢35 million not sufficient to rebuild Appiatse community – Dr. Joyce Aryee

    Chairman of the Appiatse Support Fund Committee, Rev. Dr. Joyce Aryee has said the over GH¢35 million received as donations to the Appiatse Support Fund is not sufficient to rebuild the community.

    According to her, although the sum is not sufficient, the Fund is, however, grateful for all contributions made so far.

    Addressing journalists in Accra on Monday, she said, “This amount notwithstanding, we are far from reaching what we would call sufficient funds. This is because the extent of damage to the Appiatse Township cannot be overemphasized and this amount raised so far will not be adequate”

    Dr. Joyce Aryee made this declaration when the Appiatse Support Fund Committee held a press briefing on Monday April 4, 2022 to among others update the general public on funds received so far.

    She also stated clearly that the monies collected do not include the US$5 million fine allotted to Maxam Company Limited to pay into the fund, disclosing that Maxam is yet to pay that fine through the Minerals Commission.

    She further opined that, for the purpose of utmost transparency, the committee will at an appropriate time, make available to the press and the general public the list of corporate institutions and individuals who have donated both in cash and kind to the fund which is also captured in the bank statements of the Fund.

    The Chairman of the Support Fund Committee, Rev. Dr. Joyce Aryee also made a passionate appeal to all who are yet to donate in order to ensure that the people of Appiatse, are relieved from the untold hardship and damage to their properties.

    “We are still insisting on our hashtag: “obiara entuabi” to enable us make this project a reality”

    She hoped that every means available will be employed to equip the Reconstruction Implementation Team with the requisite funds to construct an eco-friendly, green and sustainable town that is energy efficient.

    She expressed her profound gratitude on behalf of her team and people of Appiatse to all those who have donated and assured that the Committee will work collaboratively with the Reconstruction Implementation Committee to bring Appiatse back on it’s feet.

    Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources and Chairman of the Appiatse Reconstruction Implementation Team who joined the briefing further explained that the amount of work to be done at Appiatse would determine the exact amount the Fund would need to raise for completion of the project.

    He asked Ghanaians through the media to be patient while they put together an inventory to know how much will be needed, adding that the exact quotation of amount will also depend on the contractor who is awarded the contract to reconstruct the community.

    Blankson Hermans, a member of the Appiatse Reconstruction Implementation Team and representative from the Ghana Institute of Architects gave a summary of activities of the Reconstruction Implementation Committee thus far.

    “For the time period that we’ve been working, we’ve come up with a land use plan which was developed by the Land Use and Spatial Planning Authority. It forms the basis for the design that will be used for the provision of the housing and commercial facilities for the community” He said

    “So we’ve inspected a root going through the main town and out of it, we’ve got about 120 of 126 bedroom houses to reconstruct. But essentially, as we develop, what we are doing now is to start with the road networks by April ending and we hope to meet that deadline” he concluded.

    Source: www.ghanaweb.com

  • Ghanaians should stop complaining, we have good reasons to rejoice Joyce Aryee

    Former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana Chamber of Mines, Reverend Dr. Joyce Rosalind Aryee is urging Ghanaians to rejoice in the goodness of the country and work hard to sustain the good things.

    In her new year message on Accra-based Joy Fm monitored by MyNewsGh.com, the founder of the Salt and Light and Light Ministries maintained that Ghana has a lot of things to rejoice over in the face of galamsey and other challenges.

    “Let us rejoice in the goodness of this country and work hard to sustain the good things that we have. We have enough forest, we have fertile lands, we have great rivers even if through galamsey we are destroying them, we are nice people …sustaining what we have is better than tearing it apart.”

    “Asked if there is any special reason why she is asking Ghanaians to do this she responded “Yes! I read the bible a lot and I have examples in the Bible that teaches us that when the people sing and are happy about what they have there is a lot of prosperity but when the people complain a lot they lose even what they have while backing it from 1 Corinthians 10: 10.

    According to her, some have become pessimistic but underscored the need for people to do things together on the basis that they have something to offer to the country.

    “There is no use in complaining. Is not about somebody doing something for you but what are you also doing to make the life of somebody? If you get to the communities and our gutters are choked, we do not have to sit and complain that the assemblies are not doing well and our gutters are choked. Things will be better if we start working on them”, she insisted.

    Source: mynewsgh.com