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Okaiman Zango chief calls on traditional leaders at Ga Mashie
The new Sariki of Okaiman Zango Muslim community, Sariki(chief) Mawiya Suleiman has paid a courtesy call on the traditional leadership of the Asere Stool in the Ga Mashie enclave.
The visit meant to introduce the new Sariki to the traditional leadership took place at Nii Ayi Okum Frimpong We, Asere Kotopon, the ancestral clan house since 1680, to signify his acceptance by the Asere clan under whose jurisdiction Okaiman falls in the outskirt of Accra Central.
Sariki Suleman was accompanied by Nii Amartei Shikatse,the Chief of Okaiman and an entourage of his councillors and elders of the Muslim community in the area.
Introducing the Sariki, Nii Shikatse explained that the Sariki Suleman was nominated and elected by the community to succeed his predecessor, Alhaji Yusuf Samba after his demise.
He said Sariki Suleman who had been a benevolent member of the community and hailed from Salaga in the Northern Region was an accomplished Accountant by profession and worked at the Controller and Accountant General’s Department had two children with Dr. Bakari Mariama as his spouse.
After his introduction, Sariki Suleman, presented a ram and an undisclosed amount of money to the traditional leadership of Asere Stool as custom demanded.
The leadership of Asere then took turns to advise the new Sariki about challenges which comes with the new position with Nii Teiko Ansah III,the Asere Mantse summing them up for the Sariki to
continue with his good deeds which endeared him to the community for him to garner an unanimous decision in his selection.
He advised him firm and fair in his adjudication of matters concerning the community adding that he must not hesitate to seek the advice from the traditional leadership of Okaiman if the situation warrants it.
Nii Ansah caution him to be wary of concerning himself with traditional matters which could bring tension between the Muslim community and other indigenes of the town since peaceful coexistence was paramount to development of any town.
Sariki Suleman had his early education at the Sakafatu Islamic Primary School and Tishegu Anglican JHS.He then proceeded to Tamale Technical University before moving on to Wisconsin International University in Ghana.
By Lawrence Markwei
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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.
