Reverend Lawrence Lamina, former Director of Echoing Hills Village, has strongly rejected allegations contained in a 2019 publication titled “The Torture Home” by Journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas, describing the report as “false, malicious, and defamatory.”
In a statement, Rev. Lamina categorically denied any involvement in criminal activity or abuse of office during his tenure at Echoing Hills Village, an institution established by Reverend Cordell Brown in 1994 to provide care and opportunities for vulnerable persons.
“At no point in my career as Director of Echoing Hills Village have I been involved in any criminal case, nor have I abused the trust reposed in me,” he stated. The first time l met Mr. Mensah was 2009 as a philanthropist who was interested in partnering with NGOs, not knowing he was a scammer who scammed us and illegally took portions of the land on which Echoing Hills was operating with the connivance of his conspirators “, Reverend Lamina stated.
the late Anthony Mensah , A.K.A Paul Saul
Court records confirm that prior to the publication of “The Torture Home in June 2019,” Mr. Mensah was already standing trial before the Accra High Court over the illegal land sales. Rev. Lamina maintains that the article wrongly shifted attention away from Mr. Mensah’s conduct and instead targeted him with fabricated claims.
Echoing Hills Village at Madina was founded by Rev Cordell Brown in 1994 after he founded and successfully managed the parent organization, Echoing Hills of Ohio, in the United States in 1967. Rev Cordell Brown who was born a physically challenged person in the US established the village with the aim of rehabilitating and empowering disadvantaged persons. Through this, the village expanded significantly under Rev. Lamina’s leadership. However, the institution later faced internal challenges when the late Anthony Mensah unlawfully sold portions of its land, converting them into commercial event grounds.
Legal Position
Rev. Lamina insists that the publication is a calculated attempt to tarnish his reputation.
“The allegations contained in ‘The Torture Home’ are deliberate falsehoods, designed to damage my name and undermine decades of service to vulnerable communities,” he declared.
He further warned that he will not hesitate to pursue legal remedies:
“I reserve the right to take all lawful steps, including the institution of legal proceedings, against the authors, publishers, and any persons who reproduce or circulate these defamatory claims,” he emphasized.
Commitment to Service
Despite the controversy, Rev. Lamina reaffirmed his dedication to social work.
“My resolve to continue supporting vulnerable persons remains firm. I will not be distracted by falsehoods, but will remain committed to integrity, transparency, and truth in all my undertakings,”
Reverend Lamina is also noted for establishing the Haatso children’s Home in the year 2002; also known as the Hopeway Ministries which is currently operating under the leadership of Rev Reindorf Ashley.
According to Reverend Lawrence Lamina, Echoing hills is not the only victim but others like Ghana Society for the socially disadvantaged’ formally (crippled home at Kaneshie).
