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Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah
The Deputy Minority Lead¬er in Parliament, Mr Em¬manuel Armah Kofi Buah, has lamented over the social and economic situation in the Western Region, arguing that the area deserved a fair share of national development.
He explained that, the issue of a fair distribution of the national cake for the Western Region is a con¬cern which has often been raised particularly about the challenges not only of the road infrastructure, but, also healthcare.
Mr Buah, a Member of Parliament (MP) for Ellem¬belle, raised these concerns on Tuesday, when Parliament held a public forum to mark three decades of represen¬tation in Takoradi, on the theme; ‘30 years of parlia-mentary democracy under the 4th Republic: The journey thus far.’
He noted that, in most cases, families returned to various constituencies with dead bodies that could have been saved.
Mr Buah said the existence of a strong minority has held a balance and tried to nip in the bud some of the issues that resulted in the death of the three republics.
He said “as politicians, we should take note of these concerns and work collective¬ly towards strengthening our democratic governments to proceed on this trajectory,” he said.
Mr Buah explained that the minority did not seek to hinder the action of the government, but, rather to improve issues in the national interests.
The MP for Effia Nkwanta, Joseph Cudjoe, who repre¬sented the Majority Leader said the new democratic cul-ture was to establish a frame¬work of government which would “secure for ourselves prosperity, the blessings of liberty and equality.”
He said research showed that fewer people enjoy the fruit of democracy and that, constituents were angry and unhappy about institutions.
The MP told participants that Ghana was grappling with youth unemployment, chieftaincy, conflicts, eco¬nomic hazards, vigilantism, insecurity and corruption in public life, suggesting that “It’s time to re-engineer our constitutional architecture and parliamentary processes and procedures to conform to today’s realities.”
“We need a constitutional order and a parliamentary system that frowns upon the winner takes all syndrome and promotes collaboration, collectiveness and conversa¬tions in decision making at all levels of governance,” he said.
The Clerk to Parliament, Mr Cyril K.O Nsiah, described the celebration as a signif¬icant milestone in Ghana’s democratic history.
Mr Nsiah assured that the parliamentary service, re¬mained committed to provid¬ing the necessary technical support services required for the effective discharge of the constitutional mandate of Parliament.
He said “we will continue to reform our institutional structures to better serve your representatives in a non-partisan and profession¬al manner. The service shall strive at all times to uphold the culture, the values and principles of independence and impartiality.”
“We shall continue to strive for even greater achievements and leave a lasting legacy for posterity, as we firmly establish principles and ideals of parliamentary democracy in our nation.”
From Clement Adzei Boye, Takoradi
General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Justin Kodua Frimpong, has filed his nomination to contest the position of General Secretary again as the party begins its rebuilding efforts ahead of the 2028 general elections.
He was accompanied by party stalwarts and supporters who were in high spirits, expressing confidence that he is the right person to hold the position.
Speaking after filing his nomination, Mr Kodua Frimpong assured the rank and file of the party that he would not disappoint them.
“I can assure you that the faith the rank and file of the party have had in me, I will never disappoint them,” he said.
He also pledged to run a clean campaign devoid of personal attacks.
“I can assure you that our internal campaign will be devoid of personal attacks,” he told his fellow contestants and the rank and file of the party as he seeks to retain his position.
His tenure has seen the party through the 2024 general elections, where the NPP lost power to the National Democratic Congress (NDC) after eight years in government.
The party is currently in a rebuilding phase, with internal elections scheduled to elect new national executives to lead its reorganization towards the 2028 polls.
The General Secretary position is considered one of the most influential in the party’s administrative structure, responsible for the day-to-day running of the party secretariat and implementation of party decisions.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC) has disputed claims made on social media by comedian Michael Blackson concerning the treatment given to his late mother, saying a review found that the allegations did not accurately reflect what happened during her stay at the hospital.
In a statement issued in Accra on August 5, 2026, the management of UGMC expressed condolences to Mr. Blackson and his family over the death of his 83-year-old mother, who died at the facility on July 16, 2026.
The hospital said it had taken the concerns raised by Mr. Blackson seriously and conducted a thorough review in line with its clinical and administrative procedures.
According to the statement, the facts presented by Mr. Blackson on social media contained “numerous inaccuracies” and did not accurately reflect the medical care provided to his mother.
UGMC explained that she was referred to the facility from another hospital and received treatment there from May 27 to July 16, 2026, a period of about eight weeks.
The hospital stated that it would not release details of her diagnosis, treatment, medical records or other aspects of her care because it had a duty to protect patient confidentiality, even after death.
It said the decision was intended to respect the dignity of the deceased and the privacy of her family.
UGMC further stated that all clinical decisions at the facility are made by qualified healthcare professionals based on medical judgment, established standards of care and the best interests of the patient.
The statement added that such decisions are made in consultation with authorised family representatives where necessary and that billing and financial procedures are governed by institutional policies and are separate from clinical decision-making.
The hospital noted that it values feedback from patients and their families and considers both positive and negative comments important for improving the quality of care.
Mr. Blackson had earlier used social media to criticise the care his mother received at UGMC, prompting the hospital’s response.
By: Jacob Aggrey
