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‘King of Dreadlocks’ Mekesh grabs chieftaincy title
Nii Klɔtia Ayikwei Tutu Alangmlɛ
Ghanaian Businessman, Michael Ayikwei Afutu, says he will continue to support the youth acquire employable skills and help preserve the Ga heritage, following his enthronement as Chief of Asere-Kronaa We of Ga Mashie in the Greater Accra Region.
Mr. Afutu, who now goes by the title Nii Kl4tia Ayikwei Tutu Alangml1, was crowned last Saturday at Akoto Lante after kingmakers had performed the necessary rituals and made him swear the traditional oath in the presence of family members and witnesses at the Stool House.
It was ecstatic moment as guests, dressed in white outfit, sang appellations amidst drumming and firing of muskets. Elders who supervised the ceremony said the coronation was happening after similar rites and consultations had been done the previous day.
Swearing the oath, Nii Kl4tia Ayikwei Tutu Alangml1 pledged to defend the stool, ensure unity and diligently serve the people he has been tasked to lead.
Speaking to The Spectator after the ceremony, he said he had always wanted to take up additional responsibilities and contribute his quota to development in his locality.
“I have always prayed to God to give me the strength to do things that impact the lives of people positively and I consider my coronation a privileged to champion this cause,” he said.
Having been in business since 1990, Mr. Michael Ayikwei Afutu popularly called “Mikesh”, is the founder of Mikesh Global Limited, an indigenous company providing hair care solutions to clients in Ghana and other African countries.
The ‘King of Dreadlocks’ has over the years trained hundreds of youth in the techniques of grooming and providing quality services for people who love their natural hair. He has developed a wide range of natural hair care products which are available on the market.
By Ernest Nutsugah
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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The doctors after a meeting yesterday have withdrawn emergency services following the dismissal of the Chief Executive Officer of the hospital.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.
