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Some things happen in life which are beyond human comprehension. A case in point is a 50 year-old class four English Language teacher of Ave Maria School, a suburb of Accra who has stopped teaching due to a debilitating illness.
This sad situation has truncated the professional calling of Madam Felicia Kwakye, a single parent who started her teaching career with passion to serve God and country as well as contribute her quota to human resource development.
But, alas, she is confined to a wheel chair as a result of “late complication of poliomyelitis which eventually led to severe arthritis of both knees.”
In view of the aforementioned situation, a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at the nation’s priemier health facility, Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, Dr Agbeko Ocloo has said that owing to years of non-operative treatement, a decision has been taken to proceed with surgery because of Madam Kwakye’s deteriorating condition which requires “bilateral total knee replacement.”
According to the surgeon, the treatment is not available in Ghana, therefore, the patient would need financial assistance to have the surgery done on her outside the country.
Narrating her painful situation to this reporter last Tuesday, Madam Felicia Kwakye said that a total knee replacement and other expenses relative to her treatment would cost approximately 45,000 pounds sterling.
She said that she had been able to raise part of the money amounting to 25,000 pounds and needs 20,000 pounds to meet the full cost of her treatment abroad.
Ms Kwakye yearns to go back to the classroom to teach her pupils but due to constant intense pains all over her body she cannot do so.
According to her, she prays and hopes for divine intervention from well meaning individuals, corporate bodies, NGOs and governement institutions to help her raise the funds for her surgery as she presently relies on physiotherapy to ease her pains and it costs her GH₵450.00 weekly and that is also a challenge to her because she is not working at the moment.
Financial assistance can be sent to MoMo number: 0244092136
Name of the account is Anastasia Adoma Kenyah or to The Spectator.
By Portia Hutton-Mills
Senior Lecturer at the University of Ghana’s Department of Political Science, Dr. Joshua Jebuntie Zaato says the imprisonment of the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, will have little meaning unless it leads to a broader crackdown on illegal mining.
In a post on his Facebook page on the July 21, 2026, Dr. Zaato said the judgment should mark the beginning of efforts to completely eradicate galamsey and hold all those involved accountable, regardless of their political affiliation.
He said the country must work towards restoring polluted rivers, protecting forests and ensuring that people implicated in illegal mining activities are prosecuted.
According to him, those the President has publicly acknowledged to be involved in galamsey should face prosecution.
He called for the prosecution of district chief executives (DCEs), members of Parliament (MPs) and senior political party officials who have been accused of engaging in or supporting illegal mining.
Dr. Zaato further urged the government to take decisive action to end the destruction of the country’s forests caused by galamsey.
He maintained that the imprisonment of Chairman Wontumi would only have a lasting impact if it results in a comprehensive and impartial fight against illegal mining across the country.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Government of Ghana has expressed profound sadness over the passing of His Majesty Yaa Naa Abukari Mahama II, King of Dagbon.
In a statement issued on Monday, President John Dramani Mahama, on behalf of the Government, extended his deepest condolences to the Royal Family, the people of Dagbon, and the entire nation.
“The Government of Ghana has received with profound sadness the news of the passing of His Majesty Yaa Naa Abukari Mahama II,” the statement said.
President Mahama described the late King as a distinguished traditional ruler whose reign was defined by healing, reconciliation, and lasting peace in Dagbon following years of conflict.
The statement noted that His Majesty’s “unwavering commitment to unity, stability, and the welfare of his people created an enabling environment for development”and strengthened the partnership between traditional authorities and Government in advancing progress across Dagbon and Ghana.
The Government paid tribute to the life and legacy of Yaa Naa Abukari Mahama II, and honoured his invaluable service to the nation.
“May his wisdom, leadership, and dedication to peace continue to inspire future generations. May his soul rest in perfect peace,” the statement concluded.
The passing of Yaa Naa Abukari Mahama II marks the end of an era for Dagbon, which saw significant strides in unity and development under his leadership.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
