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Uphold empathy, discipline, national service in medical profession …Vice Pres tells new doctors
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GHANA’S Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has urged the graduating class of Accra College of Medicine (ACM) to uphold empathy, discipline and national service as they enter the medical profession.
She told the doctors that their training was a privilege that came with responsibility, adding that, “You are entering a profession built on service, courage and equity. Go where suffering is; heal where healing is scarce.”
Prof. Opoku-Agyemang said this last Saturday during ACM’s sixth congregation and launch of its 10th anniversary.
The event which was held under the theme “A decade of excellence in medical education: A legacy shaping the future”, had graduated 23 newly qualified doctors.
The Vice President applauded the college for providing opportunities to qualified students who may have been denied admission into public medical schools due to competitive cut-off points, noting that ACM’s focus on passion proves that “excellence can come from combining nurturing with perseverance.”
Prof. Opoku-Agyemang also encouraged the college to deepen its research efforts, expand donor support and strengthen international partnerships as it enters its second decade.
Presenting her report, ACM President and Co-Founder, Prof. Afua A.J. Hesse, highlighted significant growth since the college’s inception.
She said enrollment has increased by 114 per cent, while the student population has risen by 840 per cent, with women currently making up 62 per cent of the student body.
The college, she revealed, has made major investments in modern teaching tools, including upgraded 3D Anatomage technology, virtual anatomy labs, cyber patient simulation systems and improved digital infrastructure.
She said ACM also continues its annual full-tuition scholarship partnership with Primetime for outstanding National Science and Maths Quiz participants.
This year’s graduating class is ACM’s largest, with 13 per cent earning distinctions and 65 per cent scoring credits in core clinical disciplines.
Prof. Hesse noted that 97 per cent of ACM alumni are serving in health facilities across Ghana, with two already in postgraduate training in neurosurgery and obstetrics and gynaecology.
A former Minister of Education, Dr Ekwow Spio-Garbrah, commended the founders for creating what he described as Ghana’s premier private medical university.
By Esinam Jemima Kuatsinu
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The Accra Regional Police Command has arrested former professional boxer Michael Ayitey Okai, popularly known as “Ayitey Powers,” over an alleged threat of death against the Director-General of the National Sports Authority, Yaw Ampofo.
According to the Police, the 46-year-old former boxer was arrested on Monday, August 24, 2026, in connection with the alleged threat.
The Police said the arrest followed a video circulating on social media in which Ayitey Powers is alleged to have issued the threat against Mr Ampofo.
He is currently in Police custody and is assisting with investigations.
The Accra Regional Police Command said investigations are ongoing to establish the circumstances surrounding the alleged threat and determine the appropriate action to be taken in accordance with the law.
The Command has urged the public to refrain from sharing unverified information about the matter while the investigation continues.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Minority Leader in Parliament Alexander Afenyo Markin has sued the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi, and Multimedia Group Limited over alleged defamatory comments made against him on the Newsfile programme.
In a writ filed at the High Court in Accra, Mr Afenyo Markin is seeking GH¢15 million in damages, an apology and retraction of the statements, among other reliefs.
The suit follows comments allegedly made by Mr Gyamfi during the Saturday, August 22, 2026 edition of Newsfile, hosted by Samson Lardy Anyenini.
According to the statement of claim, Mr Gyamfi described Mr Afenyo Markin as an “extortionist” while responding to a question about GoldBod’s reported profits and its position on losses arising from its operations.
The plaintiff claims that Mr Gyamfi repeated the allegation when the host sought clarification on whether he stood by the description.
Mr Afenyo Markin further claims that Mr Gyamfi challenged him to sue him and insisted that the allegation was true.
The plaintiff argues that the statements created the impression that he engages in extortion, uses his political influence to put improper pressure on public institutions and officials, and conducts himself in a manner inconsistent with the standards expected of a lawyer and public office holder.
He denies the allegations and maintains that he is not an extortionist and has never engaged in the conduct alleged by Mr Gyamfi.
The Minority Leader also argues that the comments were made maliciously and were presented as facts without evidence being disclosed.
He claims the statements have damaged his reputation, professional standing and public image, particularly because of his position as a senior political figure and legal practitioner.
The suit also names Multimedia Group Limited as a defendant because, according to the plaintiff, the alleged defamatory comments were broadcast through JoyNews and subsequently circulated on social media platforms, including X, Facebook and YouTube.
Mr Afenyo Markin claims Multimedia failed to stop the comments or deactivate Mr Gyamfi’s microphone after the allegations were made.
He is therefore asking the court to award him general, aggravated and exemplary damages, as well as GH¢15 million in compensation and legal costs.
He is also seeking an order compelling the defendants to issue a full, unconditional and unequivocal retraction and public apology.
The plaintiff wants the apology and retraction to be given similar prominence and reach as the original publication, including through JoyNews and the social media platforms where the comments were disseminated.
He is further seeking a permanent injunction preventing the defendants from repeating the alleged defamatory statements or words with a similar meaning.
The writ requires the defendants to enter an appearance within eight days after being served.
It warns that failure to do so could result in judgment being entered in their absence.
The case was filed by lawyer Paa Kwesi Abaidoo of Dehyena Chambers on behalf of Mr Afenyo Markin.
By: Jacob Aggrey
