Accra: Members of the Minority New Patriotic Party on the Health Committee of Parliament have condemned the alleged actions of Ralph St Williams at the Greater Accra Regional Hospital (Ridge Hospital) on Monday, August 18, 2025.
According to Ghana News Agency, a press release signed by Nana Ayew Afriyie, Ranking Member on the Health Committee, detailed that St Williams entered the hospital premises with a group, shouting aggressively, filming health professionals, patients, and visitors without consent, thereby causing disruption.
The press release emphasized that hospitals are environments for care and healing and should not be arenas for political theatrics or disruptive conduct. It highlighted that St Williams' behavior was an affront to public order, patient privacy, and the dignity of health professionals.
The release further alleged a concerning pattern of behavior by St Williams, citing a recent public altercation with a Member of Parliament from the Minority Side that necessitated police intervention.
The statement accused the government of enabling individuals aligned with or sympathetic to the National Democratic Congress to engage in intimidation, disorder, and political violence under the guise of activism, due to its silence and gestures of accommodation.
The Minority Caucus called for a thorough investigation by the Ghana Police Service and urged the Minister of Health to jointly set up an inquiry with the parliamentary select committee on health to address the incident.
The statement emphasized the importance of preserving the sanctity of health facilities and criticized political opportunism or governmental negligence that could compromise these institutions' peace and safety. It extended apologies to the management, staff, patients, and visitors of Ridge Hospital for the disruption caused.
Meanwhile, the Ministry of Health condemned the alleged attack on health workers, labeling it unacceptable and a threat to patient safety. The Ministry announced plans to bolster security at the hospital and investigate the incident's circumstances.
