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God has not abandoned you …Duker assures widows
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George Duker presenting cash to the widows
Member of Parliament for Tarkwa -Nsuaem in the Western Region, Mr George Mireku Duker, has feted 420 widows in the constituency, with the assurance that “God has not abandoned you.”
“As we pray this season, my wishes are that, there shall be no poverty, widowhood should not be about sorrows, let’s enjoy and show appreciation to God,” he prayed.
Mr Duker gave this assurance when he served the widows with food and drinks, and also gave them hampers each containing a piece of cloth, rice, cooking oil, beverages and cash on boxing day.
The yearly event, which was part of Mr Duker’s initiative to celebrate the Christmas and show care and love to the underprivileged and needy at Tarkwa -Nsuaem, was attended by guests including the Queen of Apinto Division, Nana Abena Boaduwaa II, and the Western Regional Director of Education, Mrs Felicia Agyeibea Okai.
Mr Duker said, the yearly event was a happy moment to thank God for His mercies, blessings and comfort for the widows.
He said that Christians had a duty to care for the society and also make the world a better place.
The MP encouraged the widows not to give up on God and that “through people He is caring for His children.”
“This occasion is not to remember your sorrows but to appreciate what God has done for us. Indeed, let’s remember that God cares for all of us. As we kneel and pray, we pray against poverty and hunger. Bestir yourselves, dance and thank God, forget about your pains,” he stressed.
Quoting biblical accounts of David, Mr Duker said God knew the weaknesses and hearts of everybody and never forgot His people and that “despite the global, regional, national or local economic and social challenges, He will do things in His own time and we know he can do it.”
The Municipal Chief Executive of Tarkwa -Nsuaem, Mr Benjamin Kesse, noted that, the event was tailored to promote the welfare of widows and the disadvantaged in society, adding that “ God has listened to your prayers.”’
“This is Christmas and we are promoting healthy life and growth. We pray that the next season will also be a blessing to us all. We also pray for longer life especially for Mr Duker”, he prayed.
Secretary of Widows Might Foundation, Beatrice Corangle , thanked Mr Duker for the yearly event which she described as a respite and joy to beneficiaries.
She said “ We seek God’s guidance and blessings for Mr Duker for what he is doing for widows in Tarkwa -Nsuaem.”
From Clement Adzei Boye, Tarkwa
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
