A grieving husband, Daniel Ofori Asante, has accused the Greater Accra Regional Hospital, popularly known as Ridge Hospital, of negligence and unprofessional conduct following the death of his wife, Theresa Boakye Dua, after a scheduled Caesarean section.

Mr Asante made the allegations in a lengthy Facebook post on Friday, August 28, 2026, as he prepared to lay his wife to rest.

According to him, Theresa died after what he described as a horrific ordeal at Ridge Hospital on July 16, 2026, leaving him widowed after only 19 months of marriage.

He said the Caesarean section was Theresa’s first attempt at childbirth and that she had entrusted the hospital with her care for what was supposed to be a scheduled, elective procedure.

“In a few hours, I will lay to rest my beloved wife, Theresa Boakye Dua, after just 19 months of marriage,” Mr Asante wrote.

He alleged that his wife’s death was the result of failures within the healthcare system and accused medical personnel at Ridge Hospital of failing to protect her when she needed them most.

“Her only fault was being pregnant and placing her trust in Greater Accra Regional Hospital (Ridge Hospital) for a scheduled, elective Caesarean section,” he stated.

Mr Asante said he had been living with severe emotional pain since the evening of July 16, 2026, describing the events surrounding his wife’s treatment as a “nightmare” that had devastated him, their families and everyone close to them.

He said the tragedy had robbed their newborn son of the opportunity to grow up with his mother.

“Our baby boy has been robbed of the unconditional love of a devoted mother,” he said, adding that it was painful to think that his son would grow up without “the warmth of the woman who cherished him most.”

The bereaved husband also spoke about the impact of Theresa’s death on her parents.

He said he often looked at his mother-in-law and wondered how a mother could survive the pain of losing her only child while she was in the process of bringing new life into the world.

He further recounted the emotional experience of picking his father-in-law up from the airport after he was forced to return to Ghana earlier than planned.

According to Mr Asante, he and Theresa had said goodbye to her father at the airport in January, with plans for him to return to Ghana in 2027. However, he said her death forced the family to bring him back to Ghana weeks ago.

“Picking my father-in-law up from the airport over the last two weeks was one of the most heartbreaking moments of my life,” he wrote.

Mr Asante said the loss has affected the entire family, colleagues from the Ministry of Health, members of ICGC Covenant Temple, and numerous friends who knew Theresa.

He described his late wife as a “gentle, peaceful, and unproblematic soul” and alleged that what he considered reckless decisions at Ridge Hospital contributed to her death.

“Theresa was a gentle, peaceful, and unproblematic soul, yet reckless decisions made by some people at Ridge Hospital ensured her life was cut short,” he alleged.

The grieving husband also accused those involved of subjecting his family to severe emotional trauma and said the psychological scars left by the incident could not be easily repaired.

“Congratulations on making me a widower in my youth because you gambled with the life of the person I loved most,” he stated.

Mr Asante stressed that his intention was not merely to mourn his wife but also to pursue answers about what happened to her.

He said that after the funeral and burial on Friday, August 28, he would disclose what he described as the “full truth” surrounding the incident.

He characterised his experience as one involving “Unprofessionalism, Manipulation, and Extortion”, although he did not provide further details of those specific allegations in the post.

According to him, while exposing what happened would not bring Theresa back, he hoped it would help prevent other pregnant women and families from experiencing a similar ordeal.

“Will this bring back the life of my wife? Absolutely not, but so that no other pregnant woman or family has to endure this living nightmare,” he wrote.

Mr Asante ended his message by addressing his late wife directly, saying he would honour the promise he made to her by laying her to rest, but that his pursuit of answers would continue.

“T! I will lay you to rest today with an intensely heavy heart as I promised you, but know that our fight for truth does not end here,” he wrote, adding: “To be continued.”

He described Theresa as his best friend, soulmate and the love of his life, and said she did not deserve what happened to her.

“Rest in perfect peace, my best friend, my soulmate, and the love of my life. You did not deserve this,” he wrote.

He added that although the family had been left devastated, they would remain strong for their son, whom he identified as DT.

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Equity Net Ghana has launched a project aimed at countering hate speech and discrimination against women, children, gender groups and sexual minority groups within the African setting, particularly Ghana.

The initiative, which has previously engaged religious leaders, student journalists and media practitioners, seeks to promote a more informed public discourse grounded in human rights and the laws of Ghana.

As part of the project, participants are being engaged on the Human Rights and Family Values Bill, 2025, with discussions focusing on its provisions and potential implications for citizens.

According to the facilitator of the program, Madam Modupe A. Nukunu, the 2025 Bill contains 19 clauses, with some amendments compared to the previous version exempting legal experts, academics, media practitioners and journalists from extreme consequences for interacting with the bill.

The facilitator stressed the importance of journalists and media professionals understanding the content of the Bill so they can properly explain its provisions to the public.
She noted that media practitioners have a responsibility to educate citizens on the real implications of the legislation, particularly if it is eventually assented to by the President.

The engagement further emphasized that increased public education and accurate reporting could help citizens better understand the Bill while reducing the risk of abuse, victimisation and stigmatization.

Equity Net Ghana is therefore urging media practitioners to take a responsible approach to reporting on the legislation and related human rights issues devoid of sensationalism to the public.

The IMANI Center for Policy and Education, in collaboration with the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), has organized a four-day African Liberty Academy for students and young professionals.Held at the UPSA auditorium, the academy was themed “Africa Ascent: Forging Resilient Economies and Inclusive Governance.”

The program brought together students and young professionals to explore issues surrounding economic freedom, resilient economies and inclusive governance across Africa. Speaking to the media, President and CEO of IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe, said Africa must move beyond rhetoric and take concrete steps to build resilient economies.

He observed that while phrases such as “Africa Rising” and “Africa is on the cusp of recovery” are frequently used to describe the continent’s economic prospects, many African countries continue to struggle to achieve sustainable economic transformation. According to him, African economies remain largely dependent on the production and export of primary commodities, making them vulnerable to external shocks.

Mr. Cudjoe stressed the need for African countries to identify and implement the key policies required to build stronger and more resilient economies. At the end of the section, one of the participants, Kelvin Nyarko, expressed appreciation to IMANI for organizing the academy, saying the program had broadened his understanding of economic freedom and governance.

He said the knowledge and perspectives gained from the workshop would help him better understand the challenges facing African economies and the importance of inclusive governance.

The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) has denied reports linking its personnel to the alleged shooting death of a young man at Akyem Hemang in the Fanteakwa South District of the Eastern Region.

The Secretariat, in a statement issued on Friday, August 28, 2026, described the reports as false and insisted that it did not conduct any operation at Akyem Hemang or within the area where the incident occurred.

The denial follows the reported death of Douglas Acheampong, who was allegedly shot on Wednesday, August 26, at about 7 p.m. in the Akyem Hemang community.

According to reports surrounding the incident, security personnel travelling in several vehicles allegedly stopped after encountering Kwaku Kwebia, an immigration officer who was reportedly dressed in civilian clothes and speaking on his mobile phone.

The personnel allegedly suspected Kwebia of being an informant and demanded that he surrender his phone. He reportedly told them that he was speaking with his brother but resisted handing over the device.

The situation allegedly escalated when the personnel attempted to force Kwebia into one of the vehicles. His sister and other residents reportedly intervened, leading to a confrontation.

Acheampong was said to have joined residents who attempted to prevent Kwebia from being taken away. As more people gathered, the personnel allegedly fired warning shots.

During the ensuing confusion, Acheampong was reportedly shot while fleeing with other residents. He was allegedly struck from behind, with the bullet reportedly entering through his back and exiting through his stomach.

Residents reportedly rushed him to a hospital after the personnel had left the area, but he was pronounced dead on arrival.

The incident reportedly angered residents, with calls emerging for justice and possible demonstrations over the circumstances surrounding the young man’s death.

NAIMOS rejects attribution

NAIMOS, however, has categorically rejected any connection to the incident.

In a statement titled “NAIMOS Rebuts False Report of Alleged Shooting at Akyem Hemang,” the Secretariat said it had not conducted any operation at Akyem Hemang or within the area in question.

It further stated that no NAIMOS personnel were deployed within the jurisdiction at the time of the alleged shooting.

The Secretariat said it was concerned that a serious allegation involving the loss of human life had been attributed to it without verification.

According to NAIMOS, contacting the Secretariat before publication would have established that no NAIMOS operation was taking place in Akyem Hemang when the incident occurred.

NAIMOS clarifies operations with security agencies

The Secretariat also clarified its relationship with other security agencies involved in anti-illegal-mining activities.

NAIMOS explained that its operations are centrally coordinated and authorised by the Secretariat, usually in collaboration with recognised security and intelligence agencies.

These include the Ghana Police Service, Ghana Immigration Service, Bureau of National Intelligence (BNI) and the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC), among others.

It stressed that the presence of uniformed security personnel conducting an anti-illegal-mining activity does not, by itself, mean that the operation was conducted under NAIMOS.

The Secretariat therefore cautioned that any anti-illegal-mining operation that was not authorised or sanctioned by NAIMOS should not automatically be attributed to it.

Calls for retraction and apology

NAIMOS has consequently called on media organisations that published or circulated the allegation to retract the reports, correct the record and issue an appropriate apology.

The Secretariat described the attribution as false and irresponsible, warning that unverified reports involving security personnel and loss of life could create unnecessary tension between communities and security agencies.

It also said such reports could undermine national efforts to combat illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey.

Police investigation underway

Despite NAIMOS’ denial, the circumstances surrounding Acheampong’s death remain unresolved.

The Eastern South Police Command is reportedly investigating the incident to establish what happened and identify the personnel allegedly involved.

The investigation is expected to determine the identity and institutional affiliation of the security personnel who were at the scene and whether they were operating under any recognised security command.

For now, NAIMOS maintains that none of its personnel was deployed to Akyem Hemang at the material time and that it had no authorised operation in the area.

The central question therefore remains whether the personnel allegedly involved in the shooting were operating under NAIMOS authority or another security arrangement—a matter that the ongoing police investigation is expected to clarify.

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A young man identified as Douglas Acheampong has allegedly been shot and killed by personnel of the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) at Akyem Hemang in the Fanteakwa South District of the Eastern Region.

The incident reportedly occurred around 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, in the centre of the community.

According to information gathered from residents, the incident began when the NAIMOS team, comprising military personnel, was returning from an operation and allegedly spotted Kwaku Kwebia, an immigration officer dressed in civilian clothes, speaking on the phone.

The officers, who were reportedly travelling in four V8 Land Cruisers and a pickup truck, allegedly accused Kwebia of acting as an informant and demanded that he hand over his mobile phone.

Kwebia is said to have denied the allegation, explaining that he was speaking to his brother. However, he reportedly refused to surrender his phone.

The situation allegedly escalated when the officers attempted to force him into one of their vehicles.

His sister and other residents reportedly intervened, with the sister allegedly blocking the entrance to the vehicle to prevent her brother from being taken away.

Acheampong, who had also joined the residents trying to stop the officers from taking Kwebia away, reportedly became involved in a confrontation with the personnel.

The officers subsequently allegedly fired several warning shots in an attempt to disperse the gathering residents.

According to community sources, Acheampong was running away from the scene with other residents when he was allegedly shot from behind at close range.

The bullet reportedly entered through his back and exited through his stomach, leaving him critically injured.

Residents reportedly rushed Acheampong to a hospital after the NAIMOS personnel had left the area. However, medical staff pronounced him dead on arrival.

The incident has reportedly left residents of Akyem Hemang angry, with community members said to be planning demonstrations to demand justice for Acheampong and accountability over his death.

Source: Citi Newsroom