Source : Daniel Nii Okine
Ada Foah, Ghana — As football fever grips the nation with the ongoing world cup matches keeping millions glued to their screens, a devastating heist in Greater Accra has left one local congregation in the dark.
On the morning of Friday, 19th June 2026, the Ada Foah Presbyterian Church woke up to a heartbreak that many suspect is directly tied to the tournament sweepstakes: thieves broke into the sanctuary, bypassing musical instruments and expensive audio gear, to steal exactly one thing, the congregation’s massive flat-screen television.
With demand for screens at an all-time high as fans scramble for every available inch of television real estate to view the high-stakes matches, the church’s primary visual aid became an irresistible target.
The Dawn Discovery
The shoreline church, sitting just a stone’s throw from the crashing waves, was discovered breached at dawn. Local fishermen heading out to sea noticed the church doors swinging unusually wide open in the ocean breeze. Sensing something amiss, they immediately alerted church leadership.
Senior Presbyter Mr. Emmanuel Ntow confirmed the community’s worst fears. The doors had been violently forced open. Inside, a gaping void sat where the TV , used daily for scripture displays, hymn lyrics, and community announcements, once hung.
A Community Heartbroken, But Grateful
While the timing of the theft suggests a desperate scramble by thieves looking to catch or broadcast the world matches, for the Ada Foah congregation, the loss is deeply personal. Members described the incident not just as a loss of property, but as a direct blow to their shared worship experience.
Yet, in true faithful fashion, the church is counting its blessings. Leaders expressed profound gratitude that the intruders left behind other vital musical instruments and machines, which would have been far more difficult to replace.
An Appeal to the Public
As the search for the missing screen begins, church leaders are making a passionate appeal to the public and football fans alike. Anyone who may have noticed suspicious activity near the shoreline dawn, or who is offered a suspiciously cheap flat-screen TV during this tournament season, is urged to contact the Ada Foah Presbyterian Church leadership or the nearest police station.
For now, the congregation is leaning on faith and community solidarity, proving that while thieves can steal their screen, they can’t dim the community’s spirit.
