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Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana condemns assault on Pharmacy staff and client at Burma Camp
The Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana (PSGH) has strongly condemned the assault of a pharmacy worker and a female client by a soldier at e-PRIDE Chemist inside Burma Camp in Accra.
A viral CCTV video circulating on social media shows a non-uniformed officer of the Ghana Armed Forces, identified as Warrant Officer Class One (WO1) Mensah Williams, physically attacking both the pharmacy staff and the client inside the pharmacy.
In a statement signed by its President, Pharm. Paul Owusu Donkor, the PSGH described the incident as “barbaric, reprehensible, and utterly unacceptable.”
The Society said the act violates the fundamental human rights of the victims and undermines public trust in healthcare facilities.
“The assault on pharmacy personnel is an attack on public health and the safety of every Ghanaian who depends on pharmacy services for their well-being,” the statement said.
The PSGH said it has visited e-PRIDE Chemist to verify the incident and assured the pharmacy team of its full support to ensure justice for the victims.
It pledged to provide psychological and professional assistance to those affected.
The Society urged both the Ghana Police Service and the Ghana Armed Forces to investigate the matter thoroughly and ensure that justice is delivered swiftly and transparently.
The statement commended the Ghana Armed Forces for acting quickly to arrest the suspect, saying it shows the military’s commitment to discipline and professionalism.
“We trust that disciplinary processes, thorough investigations, and prosecution of the perpetrator will be expedited to reinforce public confidence in the Armed Forces’ zero-tolerance stance toward such misconduct,” the statement added.
The PSGH reaffirmed its commitment to protecting the safety and dignity of pharmacy professionals across the country and called on all stakeholders to ensure that healthcare spaces remain zones of respect and safety.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim, has revealed that in the whole of 2024, only GHS 362 million was released to MMDAs in Common Fund.
Contrary to this, In 2025 alone GHS 5 billion was released to the MMDAs with the following breakdown as follows.
The Minister made this revelation when he took his turn at the Government Accountability Series held today.
In breakdown, the minister nonted that 1st Quarter – 790,372,058.40 was released for 2025.
He added that for the 2nd Quarter, 1,464,983,309.60 was released.
3rd Quarter saw the release of 1,188,921,640.80 and
1,592,706,391.20 for 4th Quarter.
The Minister added tha each of the MMDAs were required to undertake the following; at least 2-CHPS compounds, 3 Classroom blocks, 10 Boreholes, and Completion of legacy projects.
Additionally, 25% of the Common Fund was allocated for the Construction of 24-Hour Economy Model Markets.
Ahmed Ibrahim noted that as a result of the timely and unprecedented release of Funds, a total of 494 CHPS compounds, 761 Classroom Blocks, 4,029 Boreholes, and 2,755 Legacy projects are currently at various stages of completion.
Also, he added that 261 24-Hour Economy Model Markets have all been awarded on contracts and construction has begun on many of them.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, together with members of the Police Management Board (POMAB), on April 17, 2026, decorated nineteen (19) senior officers who have been promoted to their next ranks based on the recommendations of the Police Council and approval of the President, John Dramani Mahama.
The ceremony, held at the National Police Headquarters in Accra, forms part of efforts to recognise merit, dedication, and long-standing service within the Ghana Police Service, while strengthening leadership across key operational and administrative levels.
The officers promoted from Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP) to Commissioner of Police (COP) are Dr. Luke Asue-In-Yeng Zakpaa, Mr. Frederick Agyei, Mr. Duuti Tuaruka, Mr. Arthur Osei-Akoto, Mr. Darko Offei Lomotey, Mr. Eric Ken Winful, Mr. Barnabas Nambont Nasumong, and Mr. Desmond Owusu Boampong.
The IGP and members of POMAB congratulated the officers and urged them to uphold the highest standards of professionalism and integrity in the discharge of their duties.
