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Don’t abandon cancer treatment, complement it with prayers …Rev. Prof. Kyei urges patients
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A radiotherapist, Reverend Prof. Kofi Adesi Kyei, has asked breast cancer patients not to pause treatment and stressed the need to complement medical care with prayers. Prof. Kyei, who is the Chief Radiotherapist at the National Centre for Radiotherapy and Nuclear Medicine, Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, said many Ghanaian patients struggle to balance their religious beliefs with medical advice, especially after diagnosis.
Rev. Prof. Kyei, who has also been treating cancer patients for over 20 years, noted that in the African context, spirituality is deeply woven into everyday life, strongly influencing how people respond to illness. “Every African believes in some form of spirituality. It is a strong component of who we are,” he said.
He explained that some patients immediately associate cancer with death, prompting them to turn first to God and pastors. Additionally, he cited scenarios where patients abandon treatment and go for prayers, only to return with severe conditions.
While acknowledging the importance of prayer, he cautioned that it must not lead patients to abandon or delay treatment. “Some will pray and still come for treatment, and that is fine, but pausing treatment to rely solely on spiritual intervention can worsen the condition,” he warned.
He encouraged patients to integrate their faith with their medical journey while taking responsibility for their health. “Prayer is complementary. You can pray and have your treatment,” he noted.
Moreover, Rev. Prof. Kyei, who is again the Head of the Department, Biomedical and Allied Health Sciences at the University of Ghana, acknowledged the financial challenges associated with cancer care, describing treatment as expensive for many Ghanaian households.
He urged government to put stronger systems in place to support cancer treatment, saying such measures would be of immense help to patients and families.
By Esinam Jemima Kuatsinu
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The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has taken note of public allegations of extortion and related conduct made against the Minority Leader of Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin.
The allegations were made by the Chief Executive of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi.
In a brief statement, the OSP said it has also received a joint petition submitted by two persons, as well as two separate petitions from other persons, in relation to the same allegations.
“Given the nature of the allegations, the OSP will assess the case and determine whether it falls within its statutory mandate and whether further investigative action is warranted,” the statement said.
The development comes amid a heated public feud between the Minority in Parliament and the leadership of GoldBod over the operations of the Domestic Gold Purchase Programme.
The Minority, led by Afenyo-Markin, has accused GoldBod and the Bank of Ghana of causing a loss of over $1.7 billion, citing the International Monetary Fund’s August 2026 report. The Minority has vowed to pursue the matter as Parliament has reconvened for an emergency sitting.
GoldBod, on the other hand, has rejected claims by some NPP MPs, including Tano South MP Dr Gideon Boako, that it owes the Bank of Ghana GH¢1 billion in overdrafts, describing the claim as “false and malicious.”
In the latest twist, GoldBod CEO Sammy Gyamfi has accused the Minority Leader of extortion and related conduct, an allegation that has triggered petitions to the OSP.
The OSP is mandated under Act 959 to investigate and prosecute specific cases of alleged or suspected corruption and corruption-related offences involving public officers and politically exposed persons.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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
