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KATH CEO appeals to striking staff to resume duty
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The Chief Executive Officer of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) in Kumasi, Dr. Paa Kwesi Baidoo, has appealed to striking doctors and nurses to return to work in the interest of patients and the general public.
In a letter dated June 8, 2026, and addressed to all staff members of the hospital, Dr. Baidoo expressed appreciation for the support shown by workers during the ongoing industrial action.
He said he was grateful for their solidarity, but urged them to put patients first and resume duty while discussions on the current situation continue.
“I would like to express my sincere gratitude to all staff of the hospital for your show of solidarity with me during this period,” he stated in the letter.
However, he appealed for calm and restraint, calling on staff to return to their posts “in the supreme interest of Ghanaians and our valued patients.”
Dr. Baidoo further indicated that he was leaving the outcome of the matter to the “supreme wisdom” of the Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh (MP), and the Board of the hospital.
He reaffirmed his commitment to the government and the leadership of President John Dramani Mahama.
The appeal comes after doctors and nurses at KATH embarked on strike following the suspension of the Chief Executive Officer over administrative decisions relating to the hospital’s Accident and Emergency Unit.
Health authorities have since called for calm and urged all sides to engage through established channels to resolve the impasse and restore full healthcare services at the facility.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has clarified that former Finance Minister Kenneth Nana Yaw Ofori-Atta remains the subject of criminal proceedings in Ghana and is still wanted under a valid arrest warrant issued by the High Court in Accra.
In a public notice, the OSP said it had taken note of a transcript of a hearing from a United States immigration court that has been circulated by some media organisations.
According to the office, the document has been interpreted by some to suggest that Mr. Ofori-Atta has not been credibly charged or linked to any wrongdoing in Ghana.
The OSP rejected that interpretation, explaining that it is not involved in Mr. Ofori-Atta’s immigration proceedings in the United States.
It said its involvement relates only to extradition proceedings, which are being handled through Ghana’s Attorney-General as the country’s central authority.
According to the OSP, the extradition documents are not before the US immigration court and the court has no authority to determine whether the criminal charges against Mr. Ofori-Atta are credible.
“The credibility or otherwise of the criminal charges against Mr. Ofori-Atta is a matter for determination by the courts in Ghana,” the OSP stated.
The office explained that there are three separate legal proceedings involving the former minister.
These include the immigration proceedings in the United States concerning his immigration status, extradition proceedings to determine whether he should be returned to Ghana, and the criminal case before the High Court in Accra involving corruption and corruption-related offences.
The OSP reiterated that Mr. Ofori-Atta remains before the High Court in Accra as an accused person and that a valid warrant has been issued for his arrest.
It maintained that he remains a fugitive from justice in Ghana and is required to appear before the High Court to answer the charges against him.
The Special Prosecutor also stressed that the criminal proceedings in Ghana would continue in accordance with the law and the directives of the High Court, whether or not Mr. Ofori-Atta is physically present in the country.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Telecel Ghana has announced that it has resolved the intermittent challenges that affected its voice and data services.
In a message to customers, the telecommunications company announced that its network services had been fully restored after experiencing temporary disruptions.
“We are pleased to inform you that intermittent challenges with our voice and data services have been resolved,” the company said.
Telecel apologised to customers for the inconvenience caused by the service interruptions and thanked them for their patience during the period.
“We appreciate your patience and apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused,” the company added.
The company assured customers of its commitment to providing reliable communication services under its slogan, “Connecting Energies.”
By: Jacob Aggrey
