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Religion of Saturday February 27, 2021
Source: GNA
02/27/2021
The late Rt. Rev. Dr. Agidi, the immediate past Moderator of the General Assembly of the EP Church
The Christian Council of Ghana (CCG) has described the late Rt. Rev. Dr. Seth Senyo Agidi as personable and well connected to everyone, including; his subordinates.
The Council said that the late Rt. Rev Agidi, who was the immediate past Moderator of the General Assembly of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Ghana, not only advocated for a simple and moderate lifestyle, but also lived it as an example. to others.
The Rt. Rev. Dr. Agidi died in office after a brief illness at Ho University Hospital on October 10, 2020, he was 65 years old.
His burial took place at the Ho-Kpodzi Missionary Cemetery at his headquarters.
The late Moderator, succeeded the Most Reverend Francis Amenu, as the second Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church, since the change of synodal status.
He trained as a teacher and later attended Trinity Theological Seminary, Legon, which is affiliated with the University of Ghana.
He also did graduate studies at Eden Theological Seminary, United States of America.
In a tribute signed by Rev. Dr. Cyril Fayose, the Secretary General of the Council said that the late Moderator believed in the principles of teamwork and cooperation and frequently called a meeting of officers to discuss a national issue before to issue a press release on behalf. of Council.
The Rt Rev Dr. Agidi served as the President of the Council from 2017 to 2019. He assumed the Presidency of the Council at a time when the GCC was going through a severe financial crisis, but he worked hard to keep the Council functioning.
“Today, church members, the executive committee, and all CCG staff join the family and church of our late father, friend and pastor in thanking Almighty God for giving us this great gift, a gift to the body. . of Christ and of our Ghana nation, “he said.
President Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, through Dr. Archibald Letsa, the Volta Regional Minister donated 20,000 GHS to the family and the Church.
He said the president recognized the valuable contribution of the Church in various sectors to the development of the nation.
Samuel Ofosu Ampofo, President of the Democratic National Congress, also led a delegation to represent former President John Dramani Mahama to donate 5,000 GHS on behalf of the former President to the Church and family.
He said former President Mahama had indicated that the late moderator was a brother and was one of his advisers during his tenure as the nation’s president.
The late Rt. The Rev. Dr. Agidi was married with four children.
Previously, a letter addressed to the Moderators of the Church Presbytery and signed by Dr. Emmanuel Komla Amey, Secretary of the Church General Assembly, said that due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Church would be represented at the funeral. only by members of the Church. Executive Council of the General Assembly, all Pastors serving in the Presbyteries of Ho East and Ho West Church, Choirs of Dumedefor and Ho Kpodzi Churches.
The directive is to minimize the spread of COVID-19.
