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Nii Ayi Tunma We Royal Stool Elders trace their roots
Nii Ansah III, King Ayi Tunmaa II, Nii Dade Oche Dade I , Nii Amartei Shikatsuru I
and other members of the two families
Nii Ayi Tunma We Royal Stool Elders have traced their roots to Nii Ayi Okum Frimpong We Royal Stool House, where, after the Odadao drumming (Lift ban on drumming), the two families converged at Frimpong We for a reunion.
The occasion was to continue the tradition of symbolically reinforcing the lifting of the ban with Asere Mantse beating the irony in Frimpong We.
Amidst merry-making with adowafoi group performing their traditional songs and dances, the place was agog with pleasantries.
The pleasantness of the occasion reached a peak after Nii Teiko Ansah III collected the obonu sticks and started beating the drum with frenzy, with the crowd shouting his appellations in appreciation for once again conforming to the old-age tradition.
Addressing the people, he welcomed the delegation from the Nii Ayi Tunma Royal Family and said he was particularly happy that, at the time the Ga State was going through certain challenges, the Royal House had joined ranks with the Asere clan to help resolve some of the issues.
He said the Asere Stool played a very important role in the enstoolment of any GA Mantse by providing the official headgear (Adowa Faith) in the ceremony leading to his installation.
Nii Ansah III assured the people that, the reunion was very significant since the Nii Ayivi Tunma Royal Stool House was one of the Royal Houses from which a Ga Mantse was selected on a rotational basis.
King Ayi Tunma, the leader of the Nii Ayi Tunma Royal Stool House, accompanied by his principal elders, thanked Nii Ansah III for welcoming them with such enthusiasm that, they already felt at home, promising to ensure that the new relationship developed fruitful results for the Ga State.
By Spectator Reporter
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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The doctors after a meeting yesterday have withdrawn emergency services following the dismissal of the Chief Executive Officer of the hospital.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.
