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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
The Director of the Public Health Division of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), has urged Ghanaians to remain vigilant and observe good hygiene during the flooding and rainy season to prevent a cholera outbreak.
According to him, although flooding in some parts of the country has subsided, the risk of cholera remains because the conditions that promote the spread of the disease still exist.
“The risk of cholera still exists,” Dr. Asiedu-Bekoe said, explaining that cholera is closely linked to unsafe drinking water and poor sanitation.
Speaking on 3 FM on Thursday, he cautioned the public against becoming complacent a few days or weeks after the floods, stressing that people should continue to be careful about the food they eat and the water they drink.
“I want to urge Ghanaians to be careful what we eat and drink. Let’s not assume that because the flood came last week, we can lower our guard,” he said.
Dr. Asiedu-Bekoe noted that countries with access to safe drinking water and proper sanitation have largely eliminated cholera, adding that Ghana still has challenges in those areas.
He therefore advised the public to maintain high standards of personal hygiene, especially by washing their hands regularly with soap and clean water.
According to him, handwashing remains the most effective and affordable way to reduce the spread of cholera and other infectious diseases.
“The most cost-effective intervention is handwashing with soap and water,” he said.
According to him “That does not depend on whether there are floods or not. Make sure you wash your hands regularly with soap and water.”
He called on Ghanaians to maintain clean surroundings and practise proper sanitation to reduce the risk of disease outbreaks during the rainy season.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Supreme Court has dismissed all four suits challenging the removal of Her Ladyship Justice Gertrude Torkonoo from office as Chief Justice.
The court delivered its rulings earlier this morning, ending the legal challenge at the domestic level.
This follows last week’s judgement by the ECOWAS Court, which also rejected applications seeking to overturn Justice Torkonoo’s removal.
Each of the four cases filed at the Supreme Court argued against the processes that led to Justice Torkonoo’s exit. The court, however, found no legal basis to grant relief and dismissed each application in its entirety.
In a brief statement by the Deputy Attorney-General Jusrice Srem-Sai after the rulings, he expressed appreciation to the legal team.
“Gratitude to our team of State Attorneys and members of staff,” he posted on Facebook, acknowledging their role in defending the state’s position through both ECOWAS and Supreme Court proceedings.
Background
Justice Gertrude Torkonoo was removed from office as Chief Justice following proceedings initiated earlier this year.
The move triggered multiple legal challenges, including four separate suits at the Supreme Court and petitions before the ECOWAS Court of Justice.
Both courts have now ruled against the challengers.
Last week, the ECOWAS Court dismissed the regional applications, and this morning’s Supreme Court decision closes the matter in Ghana.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
