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Police should zoom attention to Ralph St. Williams – Hamza Suhuyini
A member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Communications Team, Hamza Suhuyini, has urged security agencies to closely monitor the activities of social activist Ralph St. Williams, popularly known as “Fellow Ghanaians.”
Mr. Suhuyini’s call follows a recent incident at the Greater Accra Regional Hospital where Mr. St. Williams was allegedly involved in a heated confrontation with nurses.
The altercation reportedly left one health worker injured, prompting the intervention of the Minister of Health and the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association.
Speaking in an interview on Channel One TV, Mr. Suhuyini expressed concern over what he described as a growing pattern of misconduct linked to Mr. St. Williams.
He recalled a past incident where the activist allegedly assaulted a Member of Parliament, for which he later apologized.
“My attention has been drawn to the fact that we have this gentleman, who is fast becoming a political symbol, engaging in actions that are totally unacceptable. Whoever is encouraging this behavior must put a stop to it because it is threatening the image of our government,” he said.
He stressed that no individual, regardless of political affiliation, should be allowed to cause disruptions in public spaces without consequences.
“National security must take an interest in his activities. If we are not careful, what may come next could destabilize the peace of this country,” he cautioned.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Government spokesperson Felix Ofosu Kwakye has clarified the steps taken by the Presidency regarding a petition filed against Justice Yonny Kulendi.
He explained that after receiving the petition, John Dramani Mahama forwarded it to the Chief Justice in line with Article 146 of the Constitution.
This step was to allow the Chief Justice to assess whether the petition raised a prima facie case.
Following the review, the Chief Justice informed the President that the petition did not disclose a prima facie case.
As a result, the constitutional threshold for further action was not met.
Mr Ofosu Kwakye noted that the President has formally communicated the Chief Justice’s position to the petitioner, bringing the matter to a close under the procedures set out in the Constitution.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Allied Health Professions Council (AHPC) has cautioned the public against enrolling in a Bachelor of Science (BSc) Optical Dispensing programme being advertised by Garden City University College in Kumasi.
According to the Council, the programme has not been accredited and has not received approval to operate.
It said any form of advertisement, admission, or training under the programme is unauthorised and goes against the Health Professions Regulatory Bodies Act, 2013 (Act 857).
In a disclaimer issued by the Council, parents, guardians, and prospective students were strongly advised not to apply for or enroll in the programme at the institution.
The Council further urged prospective students to always verify the accreditation status of allied health training programmes with the AHPC before seeking admission.
It explained that enrolling in unaccredited programmes could create future problems, including difficulties with indexing, internship placement, and professional registration.
The AHPC said it will continue to take the necessary regulatory steps to protect the public and maintain high standards in allied health education and practice.
The Council advised the public to contact its office for further clarification through its official email or phone lines.
By: Jacob Aggrey
