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Accra to host African leaders at the Africa Health Sovereignty Summit
The Presidency has announced that African Heads of State, policymakers, and global health stakeholders will converge in Accra for the Africa Health Sovereignty Summit.
Earmarked to take place on August 5, 2025, the event aims to push for urgent reforms in global health governance and promote stronger health systems led by African governments.
In a statement released from the Presidency and signed by the Spokesperson to the President and Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu (MP), said the summit will be convened by President John Dramani Mahama as a response to the growing need for Africa to take charge of its health future.
It will serve as a platform to highlight the importance of national ownership, investment, and leadership in public health.
The statement noted that while global health had seen major improvements, such as lower child and maternal deaths as well as better access to clean water and healthcare, these gains were now under threat.
It said challenges like reduced donor support, new health risks, and outdated governance systems have exposed serious weaknesses, making reform both necessary and urgent.
It added that the summit will see the official endorsement of The Accra Initiative, a plan to guide reform efforts.
Other key outcomes will include the formation of a Presidential High-Level Panel, the launch of the SUSTAIN Initiative to promote domestic health financing, and the endorsement of the Accra Compact, which outlines Africa’s unified vision for health sovereignty.
In the statement, President Mahama urged Africans to take charge of its health destiny not in isolation, but through coordinated action.
He added that the summit was Africa’s moment to lead in shaping the rules of global health to reflect the realities and voices of its people.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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IGP to arrest perpetrators of violence at the Ablekuma North elections – Nana B
The National Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Henry Nana Boakye, popularly known as Nana B, has disclosed that the Inspector General of Police (IGP) has pledged to arrest all those involved in the recent violence at the Ablekuma North elections.
In a Facebook post, Nana B said the assurance was given during a meeting between political parties and the IGP over security preparations for the upcoming Akwatia by-election, scheduled for September 2, 2025.
According to him, the NPP delegation, made up of himself, Member of Parliament for Ayawaso Central Henry Quartey, and DCOP Kwasi Ofori, urged the IGP to take swift action against the perpetrators of the violence.
He explained that their images had been widely captured in photos and videos, and their arrest would serve as a warning to others planning to cause disturbances in future elections.
“The IGP assured the NPP that the police will very soon arrest all the perpetrators of the Ablekuma North elections violence,” Nana B stated.
He further disclosed that the police plan to deploy about 5,000 officers to ensure adequate security across all polling stations during the Akwatia by-election.
The NPP, however, called on the police not to apply the law selectively.
Nana B noted that while some persons linked to the NPP have been arrested over social media commentary, others aligned with different political parties appear to have been left off the hook.
Despite this concern, the NPP expressed appreciation to the IGP for engaging political parties ahead of the by-election.
The party said it expects concrete steps to be taken to bring the perpetrators of the Ablekuma North violence to book.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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Efforts are underway to fix the Ofankor–Nsawam Road – Ghana Highway Authority assures drivers
The Ghana Highway Authority (GHA) has assured motorists that steps are being taken to repair the bad portions of the Ofankor–Nsawam Road.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, the Authority said it had taken note of recent demonstrations and complaints from drivers, especially over the stretch between Sapeiman and Medie/Sansam junction.
According to the statement, the contractor has already fixed parts of the damaged road.
It mentioned that as of Monday, August 18, about five gangs were working on both the northbound and southbound lanes to improve safety and riding comfort.
The GHA appealed to drivers and commuters to be patient and cautious while using the road and to cooperate with traffic wardens and flagmen to avoid traffic jams.
It added that law enforcement officers had also been engaged to help manage traffic.
The Authority expressed regret over the inconvenience caused by the works and assured the public that the project would be completed.
It said regular updates would be given on the progress.
By: Jacob Aggrey
