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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
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has announced that it will begin a special revenue mobilisation exercise on Monday, November 10, 2025, to recover all monies owed to the Assembly for the 2025 fiscal year.
According to the AMA, the exercise aims to boost revenue generation and improve service delivery across the city.
it sais a Revenue Mobilisation Task Force will visit businesses, properties, and outdoor advertising locations to reconcile bills and collect outstanding payments.
The Assembly advised all ratepayers to make available valid receipts of payment for Business Operating Permits (BOPs), Property Rates, Outdoor Advertising Fees, and Rents.
The Assembly added that those who may not be present during the exercise are encouraged to leave their receipts with caretakers to avoid penalties, as no excuses will be accepted from defaulters or their agents.
The assembly noted that the task force will also remove all unauthorised billboards, and companies found to have erected such structures without permits will be surcharged with the cost of removal.
The AMA urged all businesses and property owners to cooperate with the exercise, noting that the funds collected will help the Assembly continue to provide essential services such as sanitation, infrastructure development, and public safety.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Former Greater Accra Regional Minister, Daniel Nii Kwartei Titus Glover, has urged President John Dramani Mahama to review his approach to governance, describing it as “not the best.”
He said the recent bail conditions imposed on some former government officials are unfair and appear to be punitive rather than just.
Mr. Glover made these comments during an interview on Metro TV.
He explained that bail is supposed to allow an accused person to appear before the court while the case is being tried, and not to serve as a form of punishment.
“If you want me to appear regularly before the police and the court, you can put a condition for me, but it should not be punitive. You can take my passport, ask me to report, or inspect my property. But where you make the bail so high that the person cannot even meet it, that becomes punishment,” he said.
He noted that some of the accused persons, including former government officials such as “my brother Assibey and my sister Gifty,” are still in custody because they have not been able to meet their bail requirements.
“What is the use of it? You keep them in incarceration, and they cannot have their day in court. Then you slap them with high bail conditions, making it difficult for them to secure their release. So what kind of justice are we talking about?,” he questioned.
Mr. Glover further criticized what he described as prejudicial comments made against accused persons before their cases are even heard in court, adding that it undermines justice.
He said the government, through agencies like the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), the police, and the Office of the Special Prosecutor, should ensure fairness and transparency in handling such cases.
He urged President Mahama to pay attention to these developments, warning that such practices affect the country’s image and governance.
By: Jacob Aggrey
