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‘I Spoke Because I Lost My Sister’ – Mzbel Responds to Korle Bu Hospital
Ghanaian musician Mzbel has responded publicly to a statement issued by the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital following allegations she made about the circumstances surrounding the death of her sister, Laila.
In a statement shared on Instagram on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, Mzbel acknowledged the hospital’s message of condolence to her family but maintained that everything she said was based on her family’s personal experience while seeking emergency medical treatment.
According to the musician, her sister was first taken to Ussher Clinic in Jamestown, Accra, where doctors attended to her before referring her to Korle Bu Teaching Hospital for specialized emergency care.
Mzbel said that when the family arrived at Korle Bu, they were informed that there were no beds available for admission. She claimed her sister remained without a hospital bed from the afternoon they arrived until she died the following day.
“Laila was first rushed to Ussher Clinic in Accra Jamestown, where the medical team attended to her and referred her to Korle Bu Teaching Hospital for further emergency care. Upon arrival at Korle Bu, the family was informed that there were no beds available. She remained on the floor from the afternoon they arrived until the following afternoon, when she sadly passed away,” she stated.
The singer explained that the painful circumstances surrounding her sister’s final hours compelled her to speak publicly, stressing that her intention was never to attack Korle Bu Teaching Hospital or tarnish its reputation.
“My intention has never been to attack any institution or damage anyone’s reputation. I spoke because I lost my sister under circumstances that no family should ever have to endure,” she said.
Mzbel further alleged that despite her sister being in severe pain, she was not provided with a hospital bed. Instead, the family was reportedly given a plastic chair after being informed that no beds were available. Due to her deteriorating condition, she was unable to remain seated and eventually had to lie on the tiled floor.
She also claimed that her niece was instructed to purchase prescribed medications and pay for blood transfusion services. According to Mzbel, although the family complied with these requests, her sister was still not admitted to a bed and remained on the floor until she died.
The musician further alleged that after her sister’s death, the family was asked to make additional payments, including mortuary charges. She also claimed that medications and blood purchased for her sister were retained by the hospital after her death without any refund being made to the family.
Beyond her family’s personal tragedy, Mzbel argued that the incident reflects broader challenges within Ghana’s healthcare system.
She revealed that since sharing her experience, many Ghanaians have contacted her with similar stories of patients being denied beds at public hospitals.
“This is bigger than sister Laila,” she said, adding that many people have remained silent because they lack a platform to tell their stories.
According to Mzbel, countless families have endured similar situations over the years after arriving at public hospitals only to be told that no beds were available.
She also raised concerns about what she described as unequal access to healthcare, claiming that influential, wealthy, or politically connected individuals often receive quicker medical attention than ordinary citizens.
“Many people believe that if you are influential, wealthy, or politically connected, a bed somehow becomes available. Meanwhile, ordinary Ghanaians are often left waiting for hours in pain, sometimes with tragic consequences,” she stated.
While acknowledging Korle Bu Teaching Hospital’s decision to investigate the matter, Mzbel said no inquiry could undo the pain and trauma her family has suffered.
She noted that no investigation would erase the emotional scars left on her sister’s children and other relatives following the loss.
The musician concluded by saying that her appeal is not for special treatment for her family but for meaningful reforms within Ghana’s healthcare system.
“My appeal is not for special treatment for my family. My appeal is for meaningful change. Every Ghanaian deserves timely, dignified, and compassionate healthcare,” she said.
Ghanaian music stars Stonebwoy, Fameye, DopeNation and Akwaaboah are set to headline the maiden edition of the ‘Ghana for Gold’ Concerts, a two-city entertainment initiative designed to unite the Ghanaian diaspora while building support for Team Ghana ahead of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
The concerts, organised by ASA Plus in partnership with Alordia Promotions, will kick off in London on Friday, July 17, 2026, before heading to Edinburgh, Scotland, on Saturday, August 1, 2026.
The London event will take place at the Dominion Centre, Gaumont Palace, 9 The Broadway, High Road, London (N22 6DS), while the Scottish edition will be hosted at the iconic Usher Hall in Edinburgh.
Promoters say the concerts are intended to celebrate Ghana’s rich cultural heritage while encouraging Ghanaians living abroad to rally behind the country’s athletes as they prepare to compete at the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
Held under the theme, “Come and celebrate our heritage. Support our athletes. Share the pride. One nation. One spirit. One celebration,” the events are expected to bring together music lovers, members of the Ghanaian community in the UK and supporters of Team Ghana.
Fans can expect electrifying performances from dancehall star Stonebwoy, highlife and Afro-fusion singer Fameye, award-winning music duo DopeNation and celebrated highlife musician Akwaaboah, who are all expected to perform some of their biggest songs during the concerts.
The London show will run from 9:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m., with Standard tickets selling for £40 and VIP access priced at £60 through Eventbrite. For the Edinburgh concert, organisers have announced both Standard and VIP tickets at £60.
According to the organisers, the ‘Ghana for Gold’ Concerts are more than just music events. They form part of a wider campaign to promote Ghana’s culture internationally, strengthen ties with the Ghanaian diaspora and inspire national support for Team Ghana as the country prepares for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
Additional information regarding ticket sales, logistics and other event updates will be announced through the organisers’ official communication channels in the coming weeks.
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Veteran Ghanaian broadcaster Captain Smart has defended his decision to interview businessman and socialite Abu Trica, insisting he merely performed his duties as a journalist and did nothing to interfere with the ongoing extradition proceedings against his guest.
The broadcaster’s comments come after Abu Trica’s lawyer, Osagyefo Oliver Barker-Vormawor, criticised the television appearance, arguing that no lawyer would advise a client to publicly discuss a case that is still before the courts.
Speaking to journalists after a recent court hearing, Barker-Vormawor said individuals facing active legal proceedings should refrain from making public statements that could complicate their defence.
“No responsible lawyer would advise a client to grant a television interview and publicly discuss a case that is still before the courts,” he said.
Responding to the criticism, Captain Smart maintained that he had simply fulfilled his professional responsibility by giving Abu Trica an opportunity to tell his side of the story.
“I am not a court, first of all. I am not a lawyer, and I only acted in my role as a journalist,” he said.
Captain Smart also dismissed suggestions that the interview had negatively affected Abu Trica’s extradition case.
“Why should it affect him? I am not sure it has affected him,” he stated when asked whether the television appearance had placed the businessman at a legal disadvantage.
Addressing criticism on social media, where some users claimed the interview may have weakened Abu Trica’s legal position, the broadcaster declined to engage with those opinions.
“That is their opinion, and opinion is like noses. I do not see why I should comment on a post written by someone I have no knowledge of,” he added.
The controversy stems from Abu Trica’s appearance on Onua TV in June, during which he denied allegations linking him to an $8 million romance fraud scheme. During the interview, he claimed investigators had informed him that only $13,000 was directly connected to his case and also recounted aspects of his interrogation following his arrest.
The interview sparked widespread public debate, with some legal observers questioning whether it was appropriate for a suspect facing extradition to publicly discuss matters that remain before the courts.
Abu Trica is currently at the centre of extradition proceedings after the Accra High Court dismissed his application to stop his transfer to the United States, where he is wanted over allegations of wire fraud and money laundering. He has denied all wrongdoing and continues to challenge the allegations against him.
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Lawyers for Abu Trica Say He Has Been Rushed to Police Hospital, Threaten Habeas Corpus Action
Lawyer and activist Osagyefo Oliver Barker-Vormawor has claimed that his client, Ghanaian social media personality and businessman Abu Trica, has been rushed to the Police Hospital after being held incommunicado for more than a week.
In a statement shared publicly, Barker-Vormawor said he had received information from sources at the Police Hospital indicating that Abu Trica had been taken there. According to the lawyer, he and his legal team have been denied access to their client since his arrest and have not been informed of his whereabouts.
Barker-Vormawor stated that repeated requests to meet Abu Trica in his capacity as legal counsel have not been granted, raising concerns over what he described as a violation of his client’s constitutional right to legal representation.
He further alleged that neither he nor his legal team knows where Abu Trica is currently being held, adding that Interpol officials, who initially had custody of him, informed them that he is no longer in their custody.
The lawyer warned that he would file a habeas corpus application if authorities continue to deny Abu Trica access to his legal team.
Barker-Vormawor also criticised what he described as the Republic’s treatment of its citizens, alleging that fundamental rights were being ignored in an effort to satisfy the FBI. He cautioned that such actions could set a dangerous precedent.
“Today, it’s a supposed ‘fraud boy’. Tomorrow it will be a politician,” Barker-Vormawor said in the statement.
Authorities have not yet responded publicly to the allegations or confirmed Abu Trica’s reported admission to the Police Hospital.
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‘Ghana for Gold’ Concerts to Celebrate Ghanaian Culture and Support Team Ghana in UK
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