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The Disability Support and Services Unit (DSSU) at the Takoradi Technical University (TTU), has celebrated one of their products, Ms Ama Andowa Buabeng, for being the overall best deaf performing student at the 6th congregation of the university.
Ms Buabeng,24, last Saturday, graduated with Second Class Upper (Honours), Diploma in Graphic Design for the 2020/21 academic year.
The Spectator has been hinted that, Ms Buabeng, who would work as a national service person at Graphic Design Department, is on her way to achieve more feats, and that, there is an opportunity for her to become a Teaching Assistant and a lecturer in future.
“ Your outstanding learning ethics is evidenced in your sustained progression and eventual excellence. Your groundbreaking project work which mounted on the walkways of the University campus leaves a lasting memory of your contribution towards research and problem solving.” A citation in recognition of Ms Buabeng’s academic excellence stated.
The citation signed by Head, Disability Support and Services Unit, Mr Joseph Mensah Oti -Asirifi, the Registrar, Dr Moses Maclean Abnory and the Pro -Vice Chancellor, Prof. Victor K. Bondzie- Micah, noted that, Ms Buaben was a role model, with high moral principles, and, revered by everyone in the university.
It said, she successfully communicated and exemplified that disability was not inability or limitation.
“You epitomises the university motto’ adwen, Akoma, nsa ma mpuntu. The Disability Support and Service Unit is extremely proud of your monumental contribution in building a reputation for deaf students in particular, and students with disability in general.” it concluded.
Meanwhile, reacting to Ms Buabeng’s feat, Head, DSSU at TTU, Mr Joseph Mensah-Oti Asirifi, noted that, her performance was ample statement of what the unit had yearned for all these years, that disabled students would be appropriately recognised within the academic arena and society.
He argued that such students needed national recongnition and also given a proven career so that they did not populate the streets as beggars.
The media and societal mindset, Mr Oti-Asirifi said, must also be discarded that that such persons were not normal or nor knowledgeable, saying that “ we must work to encourage them to excel.”
‘Deaf is only limited by hearing, but, the other four senses are well activated. It’s TTU responsibility to work towards bringing out the potentials of these disabled for the benefit of the family and society,” he said.
Mr Oti-Asirifi said TTU believed that the situation where the hearing impaired class becomes an exclusive one must be broken for policy makers to ensure an integrated system whereby hearing impaired would sit in the same class with other students.
This, he told The Spectator, was to ensure inclusiveness within the academia and industry. Takoradi Technical University values and supports the principle of universal access to employment and education for all staff and students respectively, including those with a disability.
“The University shall be committed to the provision of a work and training environment in which staff and students shall not be subject to any discrimination or any form of bigotry because of a disability.” Mr Oti-Asirifi added.
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
