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One percent of something is better than 100 percent of nothing…Rex Omar wades into Obrafour, Mantse brouhaha
The Board Chairman of Ghana Music Rights Organisation, GHAMRO, Mr Rex Owusu Marfo, has waded into the conversation generated from Obrafour’s legal actions against Canadian rapper, Drake for Copyright Infringement.
Right after it came public that Obrafour has filed a suit in New York against Drake, renowned filmmaker, Mantse Aryeequaye resorted to Twitter to call out Obrafour for taking such actions without his notice.
He added that Obrafour cannot sue on his behalf because he does not own the copyright of the sample phrase.
This generated a lot of arguments amongst industry players and music lovers.
Against this backdrop, Rex Omar in what he describes as my take has advised that 1 percent of something is better than 100 percent of nothing.
In an educational piece on social media, he indicated that “The owner of the master tape of that recorded sound has the primary right to sue.”
He added that “The creator of that particular sampled phrase “Kill a cat blood” also has interest but his interest is within that of the owner of the master tape of the recorded sound.”
The Abiba hitmaker noted that “It’s imperative for all interested parties to stop commenting on the case as it can be used to jeopardize the case, especially Mantse, Hammer, and Obrafoɔ.
For 1% of something is better than 100% of nothing.”
Rex Omar further intimated that Nii Mantse doesn’t have a recorded or unrecorded song called ‘Killer Cut’, adding that the phrase Killer Cut’ forms part of Obrafour’s recorded song called ‘Ohene.’
According to him, the sample phrase ‘Killer Cut’ was taken from the song ‘Ohene’ that was composed by Obrafour.
“The record label that owns that master tape is called Execution which under normal circumstances should be the owner of the master tape and should have the primary right to sue and then deal with the rest of the interested parties,” he added.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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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The doctors after a meeting yesterday have withdrawn emergency services following the dismissal of the Chief Executive Officer of the hospital.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.
