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Eastern Region: GBA and Judicial Service celebrate 41st Martyrs’Day
The Eastern Regional Branch of the Ghana Bar Association and the Judicial Service has celebrated its 41st Martyrs’ Day at the Ascension Presbyterian Church of Ghana in Koforidua.
The celebration was to commemorate the gruesome murder of the three high court judges namely Justice Fred Poku Sakodie, Cecilia Koranteng Addo and Justice Kwadwo Adjei Agyapong who were abducted from their respective homes in Accra on June 30, 1982 and murdered at the Bundase Military Range in the Accra Plains.
A solemn ceremony was organised at the premises of the church and wreaths were laid in after the service in memory of the murdered judges.
In an address during the ceremony, the Eastern Regional President of the Ghana Bar Association, Mr Francis Polley said the Bar and Bench would continue to mourn the death martyrs of the rule of law who had died in their line of duty.
“In response to the call for reconciliation by the National Reconciliation Commission and the Biblical injunction that we should forgive those who trespass against us, we have forgiven the wrong doers for their cowardly and evil deeds. However, we still remember these martyrs of the rule of law and we will continue to celebrate them,” he said.
He said the Bar and the Bench acknowledged and proclaimed the good qualities they possessed in their line of work for which they were murdered.
“The Bar and bench and the good people of Ghana salute you, you died in the line of duty and performed duties as judges without fear and favour and stood for the rule of law for which they could not eliminate,” he added.
He therefore called on judges, the Bar and Bench in the country to continue the legacy of the three deceased judges and be bold in executing their mandate without fear and favour and continue to stand for the rule of law and justice for humanity.
In a sermon preached at the ceremony, the District Minister in charge of the Koforidua and Minister of Ascension Presbyterian Church, Rev Justice Kwame Asumeng called on judges and members of the Bar association to execute their work soberly and decide impartially when settling cases.
That, he said backed by courage would cause nobody to trample on them, adding that “the nation today and the next generation depends on you and it is my prayer that God should give you what it takes to stand for the truth always.”
In attendance was the Eastern Regional Minister,Seth Kwame Acheampong, Municipal Chief Executives for New Juaben South and North, Mr Isaac Appaw-Gyasi and Mrs Comfort Asante and other important dignitaries.
From Ama Tekyiwaa Ampadu Agyeman, Koforidua
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Minister of Health appeals to Tamale Teaching Hospital striking doctors
The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh has appealed to the striking doctors at the Tamale Teaching Hospital (TTH) to calll off the suspension and come to the negotiation table.
However, he refused to apologise as demanded by the striking doctors.
The doctors after a meeting yesterday have withdrawn emergency services following the dismissal of the Chief Executive Officer of the hospital.
This follows an unannounced visit to the hospital by the Minister on Tuesday.
The Minister made the appeal when addressing the media in Accra on Today, April 24 2025.
According to him, dialogue is the only way out to resolve the issue, adding that he was ready collaborate with them.
“I am prepared for us to come around the table and discuss whatever we need to discuss,” Mr Akandoh said.
“My humble appeal to my wonderful medical doctors and health professionals at Tamale Teaching Hospital is that I am the first person to take care of your interests. Therefore, let’s call off the strike and let’s all regroup and strategise going forward,” he concluded.
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Health Minister donates medical equipment to Tamale Teaching Hospital, pledges commitment to reforms
The Minister for Health Kwabena Miintah Akandoh has reiterated government’s commitment to address long-standing challenges in the health sector, describing the health system as one that requires urgent reform and collective responsibility.
He made these remarks during a donation of some essential medical equipment and supplies to the Tamale Teaching Hospital on behalf of the Ministry of Health.
The donation included a wide range of equipment such as ECG machines, ICU ventilators, cardiac monitors, anesthesia machines, infant incubators, and essential
Consumables amounting to about 35 items.
Among the items highlighted were
Emergency Health Equipment (EHE) sets, nebulizer sets, and medical-grade towels.
The Health Minister acknowledged the difficult working conditions health professionals continue to endure and emphasized that government efforts alone would not be enough to resolve systemic issues.
He called for unity across the health sector and urged all stakeholders, including medical doctors, nurses, and pharmacists, to work together to ensure that the country’s limited resources are used efficiently.
He noted that the wellbeing of the ordinary Ghanaian should be central to healthcare delivery, cautioning against practices that marginalize the underprivileged due to resource scarcity. According to him, every Ghanaian life is valuable, and the system must reflect that belief in both policy and practice.
Mr.Akandoh stressed that his leadership approach is rooted in humility, collaboration, and respect for all health workers. While acknowledging that change may come with challenges, he maintained that cooperation is key to achieving lasting improvements in the sector.
The Minister pleaded with health professionals in the Tamale Teaching Hospital to call off the strike and regroup to strategize on more effective ways to address their concerns through dialogue and collaboration with relevant authorities.
The donation to the Tamale Teaching Hospital forms part of a broader national initiative to modernize medical infrastructure and enhance service delivery in Ghana’s healthcare.
