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Limited Registration Exercise: Increase your staff and machines – Della Sowah appeals to EC
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The Member of Parliament for Kpando, Della Sowah has appealed to the Electoral Commission of Ghana(EC) to listen to various concerns raised in the ongoing limited registration exercise to quicken the pace.
The MP made the call after she spent time at the District EC Office interacting with EC Staff, agents of political parties and fresh registrants on Thursday, September 21.
Speaking to the media, she appealed to the EC to increase the staff and the machines for capturing the registrants.
This, she said, would go a long way to increase the pace of work to ensure time wasted is drastically reduced.
“Issues were mainly problems with internet access, lack of public education and understanding of the registration process. At this rate the target of 9,000 new registrants may not be met,” she added.
Della Sowah said the EC has a responsibility to create an enabling environment for eligible Ghanaians to be registered, but not to frustrate and disenfranchise them in future.
The MP said, together with her team and the leadership of the party, they would continuously monitor the process to ensure the right thing was done.
She congratulated the NDC Team led by Organizer Kenzy. Kudos to the Fesi and Torkor teams for a good mobilization.
“It was an honour to have the Regional Organizer Siki, the Deputy Regional Secretary, Hon. Fafa Adinyira, visit Kpando to observe the process. Special mention to Hafiz, Mr. Diapim and Mr. Agorbortu for today’s work. Well done. Babanet and your colleague agent Eliza, Akpenami, keep it up,” she added.
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
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has directed all aspirants campaigning in the Greater Accra Region to suspend their campaign activities on August 5 and 6 and instead mobilise supporters for the party’s planned “Democracy Under Attack” demonstration.
The directive was issued by the party’s National Steering Committee in a statement signed by the NPP General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong, on Tuesday.
According to the statement, the decision forms part of efforts to ensure a strong turnout for the demonstration, which is scheduled for Thursday, August 6, 2026.
The party said the protest would begin at 5:00 a.m., with participants expected to gather at the Supreme Court in Accra.
It further directed Regional, Constituency and Polling Station Executives in Greater Accra to work closely to mobilise members and supporters for the event.
“The National Steering Committee is calling on all aspirants currently campaigning across the Greater Accra Region to temporarily suspend their campaign activities on the 5th and 6th of August and join in mobilising support for the upcoming demonstration,” the statement noted.
The NPP appealed to party members and supporters to remain peaceful, disciplined and orderly throughout the protest.
The demonstration forms part of the party’s response to concerns it has raised over issues relating to Ghana’s democratic governance and the justice system.
The NPP leadership expressed confidence that party members would cooperate fully to ensure a successful and peaceful event.
By: Jacob Aggrey
