GRNMA apologises to Mintah Akandoh over Ridge Hospital incident

The leadership of the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) has apologised to the Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, over statements it made following the alleged assault of a nurse at Ridge Hospital.

In a statement issued on September 3, 2025, the Public Relations Officer of the Ministry, Tony Goodman, said the association had expressed regret over the incident.

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“The leadership of the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) today called on the Minister for Health, Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, to render an unqualified apology for the recent media attack on his person,” the statement said.

It added that Minister Akandoh accepted the apology and reiterated his commitment to maintaining strong relationships with healthcare professionals to enhance healthcare delivery.

“Hon. Akandoh, who graciously accepted the apology, encouraged the association to prioritise dialogue and constructive engagement with government in order to resolve challenges in the health sector. He reaffirmed his commitment to building strong partnerships with healthcare professionals to improve healthcare delivery across the country,” the statement added.

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Those who delivered the apology included former President Alice Darkoa Asare Allotey, immediate past President Dr Krobea Asante, current President Perpetual Ofori Ampofo, and General Secretary Dr David Tenkorang-Twum.

The incident that triggered the controversy occurred on August 17, 2025, when social activist Ralph Saint Williams and a group of young men rushed accident victims to the Emergency Department of Ridge Hospital.

Frustrated by what they perceived as delays in care, Williams livestreamed the episode on Facebook, accusing hospital staff of negligence. The video quickly went viral, sparking public outrage and prompting a police investigation.

A nurse later claimed she had been physically attacked and sustained a shoulder injury during the confrontation.

A committee set up by the Health Ministry has since presented its findings to Minister Akandoh.

The report confirmed that there was no delay in providing emergency care to the accident victims, contrary to claims made in the viral video.

However, it also revealed serious systemic challenges at the hospital, including broken diagnostic machines and severe staff shortages, which caused treatment delays and fueled public frustration.

Read the full statement below:

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