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IMANI Ghana’s Franklin Cudjoe undergoes surgery in Chicago
Franklin Cudjoe, Founding President and CEO of IMANI Centre for Policy and Education, has undergone surgery at RUSH University Medical Center in Chicago.
In a message ahead of the procedure, Mr. Cudjoe asked for prayers, saying God’s presence and spirit will guide his neurosurgeons and the medical teams at RUSH University Hospital, Chicago and San Antonio University Hospital, Texas.
“Pray with me. Thank you again to all who facilitated my emergency travel, supported and still supporting this journey in diverse ways,” he said.
He also revealed that through the generosity of his brother, Ibrahim Mahama, a documentary will be released featuring his travel preparations from Ghana through the United States for the surgery.
Mr. Cudjoe said after his successful surgery, IMANI will host some neurosurgeons and neurologists in Ghana as part of plans to advance the availability of skilled neurologists, medical equipment, medicines and care in the country.
It would be recalled that in January 2026, Franklin Cudjoe, disclosed that he had been living with Parkinsons disease for the past eight years.
In a personal message shared at the beginning of the year, Mr Cudjoe explained that he had earlier mentioned living with a movement disorder and has now confirmed that the condition is Parkinsons.
He explained that neurologists in Ghana have been supportive throughout his journey, despite the country having very few specialists in that field. With help from close acquaintances, he has also been receiving medical care outside Ghana.
Mr Cudjoe explained that Parkinsons has no cure but can be managed. He noted that the condition does not kill but requires expensive medication and lifestyle changes, including diet control and regular physical exercise.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The management of the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park is proposing that the Bank of Ghana replace the image of the Big Six on selected banknotes with the iconic photograph of Dr Kwame Nkrumah declaring Ghana’s independence on March 6, 1957.
The proposal, announced in a statement issued on November 6, 2026, is aimed at broadening the historical representation of Ghana’s heritage on the country’s currency.
According to the Park, although the Big Six played significant roles in Ghana’s independence struggle and deserve recognition, the country’s banknotes should also reflect other important events in its history.
It said the proposal aligns with the Bank of Ghana’s planned introduction of a Heritage Series of banknotes, which is expected to showcase important personalities, events and milestones in the country’s history.
The Park described the March 6, 1957 photograph as a powerful symbol of Ghana’s freedom, sovereignty and contribution to the wider African liberation struggle.
It further noted that the proposed change would be a fitting tribute as Ghana prepares to celebrate 70 years of independence in 2027.
The Acting Executive Director of the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, Collins Rawlings Nunyonameh, PhD, signed the statement.
The Park said Ghana’s currency should not only serve as a medium of exchange but also tell the country’s history and reflect its national identity.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has outlined guidelines for the conduct of its upcoming Regional Elections, including a ban on proxy voting and mandatory identification for all delegates.
In a press release dated November 5, 2026, the party’s General Secretary, Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, stated that all eligible delegates must be physically present at their respective polling centres to cast their votes.
He explained that delegates would be required to present any one of three approved forms of identification: a valid NDC membership card, an official accreditation document or an embossed photograph captured in the approved voters’ register.
According to the guidelines, voting will begin at 7:00 a.m. and close at 4:00 p.m. However, delegates who are already in the queue by the closing time will be allowed to vote.
The party has also assigned the Ghana Police Service sole responsibility for providing security at all election centres.
It further stated that personal security details accompanying government officials or other individuals would not be allowed within designated voting areas.
Mr Kwetey urged aspirants, delegates, supporters and election officials to strictly comply with the guidelines and conduct themselves with discipline and restraint throughout the electoral process.
He called on all stakeholders to work together to ensure peaceful, credible and transparent elections that uphold the party’s democratic values and unity.
By: Jacob Aggrey
