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Hon. Alhaji Kobina Ghansah Pays Off Full Surgical Bills For Richard Mensah To Undergo Plastic Surgery

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5 years ago

March 17, 2021

Hon. Alhaji Kobina Ghansah Pays Off Full Surgical Bills For Richard Mensah To Undergo Plastic Surgery

The member of parliament for the good people of Asikuma Odoben Brakwa Constituency, Hon. Alhaji Kobina Ghansah on Friday, 12th March, 2021 made full payment of GHC 27,700 to the Surgical Department at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital to aid Richard Mensah, a poor orphan from his constituency to undergo a successful surgery.

On 1st February, 2021, Sintim Media made a report about a poor orphan called Richard Mensah from Breman Asikuma who needed an urgent support to undergo a reconstructive surgery as a result of a deadly Cancrum Oris ailment which is causing his cheek to rot.

The little boy, Richard Mensah’s condition was discovered by Care For Me Africa, a non-governmental organization based in Breman Asikuma spearheaded by Madam Ivy Nyarkoah Taylor.

After the discovery of Richard’s condition, through ADOM TV and other media houses, Richard’s sad situation was aired on radio, TV and various social media platforms to raise fund to support his surgery.

Various Philanthropists, groups and private individuals donated cash to support the poor orphan’s surgery in order to save his life.

Fast forward on Friday, 12th March, 2021, Hon. Alhaji Kobina Ghansah upon hearing the sad story made full payment of Richard’s surgical bills to the National Reconstruction Plastic Surgery And Burns Center at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital.

Receipt of Hon. Alhaji Kobina Ghansah’s surgical Bills payment

The MP took to his official Facebook page to announce his kind gesture and donation made in helping save the poor boys live.

Below is what Hon. Alhaji Ghansah wrote on his Facebook page;

“Viewer discretion advised

Hope we all remember the sad story of this young boy whose sister and granny(in the pic) are both branch executives our party? The good news is that I have paid for all his surgical operation bills and ask the family to keep the donations after Adom FM’s Amoh’s documentary on his indisposition gone viral.

I pray Allah grant us more so we can do more”

An amount of GHC 27,7000 as issued by the Surgical Department of the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital has been paid by the Honourable Member of parliament which has made it possible for little Richard to undergo a successful surgery to reconstruct his rotten cheek.

Management at Care For Me Africa, the foundation that spearheaded this humanitarian project has extended their heartfelt gratitude to Hon. Alhaji Kobina Ghansah for his benevolence.

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Leadership Alone is Not Enough – Justice Barima Nana Yaw Kodie Oppong Urges Graduates to Embrace Integrity, Innovation, and Change

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4 months ago

July 23, 2025

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Justice Barima Nana Yaw Kodie Oppong has delivered a rousing call to action to the graduating class of Accra Metropolitan University, urging them to go beyond leadership and become agents of change through integrity, innovation, and responsible use of technology.

Speaking as the keynote guest at the university’s graduation ceremony, Justice
Barima Nana Yaw Kodie Oppong challenged the students not to merely seek titles or positions of power, but to become problem solvers in their communities. “Leadership alone is not enough,” he stressed. “The world is looking for people who embrace integrity, who innovate, and who are not afraid of change.”

He encouraged graduates to be fearless in facing the pressing issues around them. “Do not run away from problems,” he said. “Be the generation that solves them. Ghana and the world need change-makers, not spectators.”

Justice Barima Nana Yaw Kodie Oppong also spoke passionately about values that protect and sustain the environment, citing the destructive impact of illegal mining, commonly referred to as galamsey. “We are witnessing the devastation of our rivers, lands, and future due to greed and disregard for the law. As graduates, your values must align with protecting, not plundering, our environment.”

A strong advocate for the ethical use of technology, he warned the audience about the rising cases of mobile money (MoMo) fraud and the dangers of deepfake technology, an increasingly troubling development made possible by Artificial Intelligence. “Technology must be used to uplift society, not deceive it,” he cautioned. “As educated individuals, you must lead by example. Never use your knowledge for dishonest or illegal means.”

Justice Barima Nana Yaw Kodie Oppong’s address also included a stirring appeal to the graduates to be innovators. “Innovation is not just for tech entrepreneurs,” he said. “Whatever field you are entering, look for new and better ways to improve lives.”

The graduation ceremony also honoured notable national figures, including Inspector General of Police (IGP) Christian Tetteh Yohuno, who received an honorary Doctor of Law degree, and Ing. Patricia Obo-Nai, who was awarded a Doctor of Science degree for her contributions to engineering and telecommunications.

The event marked a significant milestone in the lives of the graduates, but also served as a clarion call to carry their education into the real world with purpose, responsibility, and a spirit of transformation.

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