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9 graduate from Accra College of Medicine
Nine medical students have graduated from the Accra College of Medicine (ACM) after a successful completion of their programme.
The graduation ceremony which was the fifth in the history of ACM, took place at the Institute of Statistical Social and Economic Research, University of Ghana, on Saturday, December 2.
The ceremony was under the theme, “The dilemma of the newly graduated doctor in a challenging environment: Do l stay or do l go?”
The Chairman of ACM Council, Emeritus Prof. Stephen Adei, noted that Ghanaians were looking forward to the private sector to lead the way in the country’s educational programme.
He said ACM with its commitment to pursuing excellence in the medical field and making a difference in the lives of others with compassion, empathy, joy, love among others, must be seen as a pace setter.
He said this was necessary because the public universities were faced with a myriad of challenges which included over enrollment, coupled with inadequate infrastructure to commensurate with the high demand by students.
Prof. Adei was of the view that irrespective of its numerous criticisms, the free Senior High School policy has been a game changer in the country’s educational programme.
The guest speaker, Prof. Margaret Lartey, in her keynote address, said though the challenges of low remuneration, unavailability of equipment to work with, frustrations in progression in the medical field which had existed in the past were still there, they should stay in the country and contribute their quota to the welfare of their families, and communities who had contributed immensely towards their education.
She said others who had gone to work abroad were confronted with high taxes which eventually eroded their emoluments.
Prof. Lartey advised those who would get the opportunity to read specialists programmes abroad that they should quickly return to Ghana to assist in the health needs of the people.
The President of ACM, Prof. Afua Adwo Jectey Hesse, said the university operated on a robust programme which has equipped the students with the right attitude for their chosen profession.
She asked them to focus on excellence to enable them to achieve incredible heights in their medical career.
Dr Benjamin Fenny, the Valedictorian, swept eight prestigious awards, while Dr Adjowa Hawa Adjeleh Addo- Yobo took seven awards
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New BoG governor can’t engage in official duties – Afenyo-Markin to Mahama
The Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo Markin has raised concerns over the assumption of official duties by Dr. Johnson Asiamah as Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG).
The former Deputy Governor was recently nominated by President John Dramani, on January 31, 2025, to serve as Governor, pending approval by the Council of State.
This follows a formal request by the current Governor, Dr. Ernest Addison, to proceed on leave ahead of his retirement on March 31, 2025.
However, in a letter to President Mahama dated February 4, Minority Leader raised serious concerns with Dr. Asiamah’s assumption of office in the absence of the Council of State.
“Your Excellency, it is my considered view that Dr. Johnson Asiamah should refrain from engaging in official duties at the Bank of Ghana until his nomination has been duly approved by the Council of State. While awaiting confirmation, he can seek any necessary briefings outside the formal assumption of office,” the letter noted.
He added, “I trust that due attention will be given to this matter to uphold the integrity of our institutional processes.”
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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Bagbin lifts suspension of four MPs
Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has lifted the suspension of four Members of Parliament (MPs) who were suspended after a clash during the vetting session on Thursday, January 30, 2025.
The altercation occurred between Minority and Majority MPs, escalating tensions in Parliament. The disagreement reached a peak after the suspension of the four MPs, triggering a debate over whether the vetting should proceed on January 31, 2025.
Following the suspension, the Minority MPs walked out, leaving only the Majority to continue with the vetting of nominees, including that of MP Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, who had already undergone several hours of questioning by the Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin.
The lifting of the suspension comes after a review of the incident. The four MPs – Rockson Nelson Dafeamekpor, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, Jerry Ahmed Shaib and Alhassan Tampuli – are now expected to resume their parliamentary duties as normal. The move seeks to restore order in Parliament following the disruptions.
This was after both the majority leader and minority leader appealed to the Speaker of Parliament to lift the ban on the four MPs.
Alban Bagbin said, “So I have lifted the suspension order. I do so instantly and takes effect immediately. The affected Hon. Members are permitted now to enter the precincts of the house. I must say they actually complied with the orders.”
He assured that the investigations will continue, and the House will have the opportunity to make a decision.
He commended the security agencies for their support.
Source : Citinewsroom.com
