The ongoing strike by nurses and midwives in public hospitals across Ghana continues to severely impact healthcare delivery, leaving patients stranded and medical services disrupted.

Visits to many health facilities across the country on Wednesday, June 2, revealed that nurses and midwives have abandoned posts, leaving patients stranded.

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Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings has praised her late father Flt Lt JJ Rawlings (L) for his courage

The Member of Parliament for Klottey Korle, Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, has paid glowing tribute to her late father Jerry John Rawlings, describing him as a leader of rare courage and conviction whose legacy continues to cast a long shadow over Ghana’s democratic journey.

Speaking at the 46th anniversary commemoration of the June 4 Uprising at Agormanya in the Eastern Region, Dr Agyeman-Rawlings said, “Love him or hate him, Papa J was a man who had the courage of his convictions. He was a man who took responsibility for his words and his actions — something that cannot be said for many leaders today.”

She praised the revolutionary spirit that drove the June 4 Uprising, led by her father in 1979, noting that the average age of the officers and ranks involved was just around 30.

“If we look around the sub-region today, the average age of leaders in five countries is about 43, with Captain Traoré of Burkina Faso being the youngest, in his late 30s. There is a clear generational movement,” she said.

The lawmaker recounted how her late father not only led the Armed Forces Revolutionary Council (AFRC) but also chaired the Provisional National Defence Council (PNDC), laying the groundwork for Ghana’s return to constitutional rule and the birth of the Fourth Republic.

“My father passed five years ago, just to give us a sense of how quickly time passes, but his ideals remain more relevant than ever,” she noted.

Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings also cautioned against the complacency of Ghana’s democratic credentials.

“Just ten years ago, could we have imagined the domino effect of democratic reversals that we are witnessing today? Could we have foreseen young people openly hailing military leaders in their respective countries?

“Our democracy did not come cheap. This period has endured several transitions — sometimes on a knife’s edge. Yet here we are, one of the few countries that has not seen its constitution suspended or term limits tampered with. Jesus was 33 when he was crucified and rose again. If we’ve celebrated 33 years of the Fourth Republic, let us reflect deeply on what that means for our journey,” she stated.

The lawmaker called for restraint and wisdom as the nation prepares for a constitutional review.

“We must hasten slowly. We must proceed with utmost caution, especially given the levels of insecurity and volatility in the region,” she added.

The June 4 Uprising, which was led by then Flight Lieutenant Jerry John Rawlings, marked a pivotal moment in Ghana’s history.

It resulted in the overthrow of the Supreme Military Council, setting the stage for the country’s return to civilian rule and democratic governance.

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The National Labour Commission has declared the ongoing industrial action by the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives’ Association (GRNMA) illegal, following the association’s failure to comply with procedural requirements under the Labour Act.

The ongoing strike by nurses in public hospitals across Ghana continues to severely impact healthcare delivery, leaving patients stranded and medical services disrupted.

In many health facilities, nurses have abandoned posts, leaving patients stranded.

The Ministry of Health has responded by issuing a series of emergency directives aimed at maintaining essential healthcare services while the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) proceeds with its industrial action.

According to a press release by the NLC, it received a Notice of Industrial Action from the GRNMA on May 29, 2025.

Acting swiftly under Section 162 of the Labour Act, 2003 (Act 651) and Regulation 20 of L.I. 1833 Labour Regulations 2007, the Commission summoned the association to appear before it on June 4, 2025.

The nurses and midwives were also directed to halt all planned actions, including wearing red bands and withdrawal of services, pending the Commission’s intervention.

While representatives from the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission, the Ministry of Health, allied institutions, and the Ministry of Finance appeared before the Commission on the appointed day, the GRNMA failed to attend and proceeded with the industrial action as planned.

The Commission notes that the GRNMA did not comply with Section 159 of the Labour Act, which sets out the proper notice requirements for such actions.

Consequently, the industrial action has been declared illegal, with an immediate directive for the association to call off the strike.

The leadership of the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives’ Association has been urged to continue engagements with the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission regarding the implementation of the Collective Agreement and to report the outcome of discussions by June 25, 2025, at 2:30 pm.

The Commission emphasised the importance of adhering to established legal processes to ensure industrial harmony, especially given the essential services provided by nurses and midwives in the healthcare sector.

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As Ghanaian subscribers increasingly demand high-speed connectivity and broader access to telecom services, the government’s strategic move to adopt the 5G network with an improved last-mile wireless communication framework opens a vital window of opportunity for the country’s digital future.

In November last year, Ghana officially launched its 5G initiative, taking a bold and innovative step by introducing a neutral shared infrastructure model. This involved the establishment of a specialized entity responsible for building and managing a common 5G platform that all Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) can access.

This model is to reduce the infrastructure duplication and operational costs. Therefore, instead of seeing individual MNO setting up their own 5G Infrastructure, the Next-Gen InfraCo (NGIC) would provide a common platform where the MNos can install their various smart antennas for accelerated transmission of signals.

This model would not only accelerate nationwide coverage but also ensures that the benefits of 5G such as ultra-fast speeds, low latency, and reliable connections can be extended to more citizens, including those in underserved and rural areas.

The human’s need to communicate has always driven innovation. From the days of the Stone Age, when drums, smoke signals, and shouting were the primary tools for sending messages, to today’s era of instant and seamless mobile communication, innovation in communications keeps making life better.

What began as basic efforts to share information eventually marked the dawn of First Generation (1G) telephony in the 1980s. It was an analogue voice communication over mobile networks. This was followed by the arrival of the Second Generation ( 2G) in the 1990s. 2G introduced digital wireless communication, which allowed text messaging (SMS) and improved voice clarity.

With each passing decade, technology advanced and became more sophisticated, ushering in 3G in the 2000s with internet access and multimedia services, and 4G in the 2010s, which brought high-speed data and video streaming capabilities.

Now, in the 2020s, we stand on the edge of the 5G era, a leap that promises ultra-fast speeds, near-zero delay in connectivity, and the ability to connect billions of devices seamlessly.

As at December, 2023, Mobile Voice and Data Subscriptions stood at 33,384,009, and 23,207,628 respectively in Ghana according to the National Communications Authority.

With just a handset connected to a 5G network, people can interact across continents, conduct business transactions in real time, access virtual classrooms, and receive medical consultations, all in faster, smarter and more integrated ways than ever before.

Now let us get a bit technical to appreciate the technology advancement we have enjoyed over the decades and the betters ahead.

Let us consider the frequency spectrum as nature’s invisible platform that enables communication through sight and hearing. The Spectrum has a wide range from about 20Hz detectable by human ears to about an upper usable limit of 100 EHz.

The sunlight that marks the dawn of a new day is visible from frequencies 430Hz to enable you to see. It applies to light bulbs in your rooms, the microwave ovens in your kitchens, X-ray images you pick from hospitals and the gamma rays used in nuclear activities. All these are made possible with the electromagnetic waves classified as a spectrum of frequencies.

While the safe or the non-polarised sections on the frequency spectrum help in wireless communications, the unsafe or polarised sections, like the x-rays and gamma, can be harmful if not properly used or shielded. The non-polarised sections are considered safe.

In wireless communications, radio waves, microwaves, millimetre waves, infrared waves, visible waves (Sunlight), and ultraviolet waves fall within the safe pathways humans communicate wirelessly, and they pose no health risks to users.

In Telecommunication, Frequency refers to the number of wave cycles that pass a point. While Wavelength is the distance between two successive points on a wave.

There is an interesting scientific relationship between a frequency of a wave and the length of a wave. Imagine a pipe with water gushing out. When the pipe’s opening is wide, the water comes out at a shorter range. However, when the pipe’s opening is narrow, the water shoots out farther.

This is how frequency and wavelength operate. It explains why FM radio, which operates at lower frequencies, can transmit over long distances and manoeuvre around obstacles such as buildings, mountains, and trees, while a frequency that transmits 5G Data cannot.

With a single tall antenna at a broadcast station, Radio Listeners can enjoy their favorite radio channels across wide areas because of this scientific principle.

The 5G communication operates at much more higher frequencies in the millimetre waves, carrying larger data and carrying signals over shorter distances. This means, for 5G to cover more areas, it would need more antennas.

5G cannot easily manoeuvre obstacles like mountains, tall buildings, trees and other physical barricades. To solve this would mean introducing more Base stations and lower-power transmitters with antennas to serve every corner of the country.

This is what we should expect with the introduction of 5G. When these antennas start springing up, public concerns about the safety of such Masts and Antennas would be on the rise. This would need more education to allay the fears of consumers.

All communication deployments are expected to comply with international safety standards set by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the International Commission on Non-Ionising Radiation Protection (ICNIRP).

It is very important to know that there has not been any scientific evidence to validate the perception that emissions from the non-ionised frequencies have a health effect on humans.

Here in Ghana, the National Communications Authority and the Ghana Radiation Protection Institute (GRPI) have conducted various research to confirm the safety of these devices in our locality.

What, however, needs to be assured is the structural integrity of the Masts and Antennas.

We expect the Metropolitan Municipal and District Assemblies working closely with the Environmental Protection Agency to ensure that these structures meet the highest safety standards. This includes proper site selection, adherence to building codes, and routine inspections to prevent potential disasters such as collapses, break-offs, or wind-induced failures, especially during heavy storms.

The new evolution of network technology comes with very exciting possibilities. Government has given assurances that by June this year, there would be a full roll out.

With 5G we are able to make high quality video calls with our phones without necessarily the use of third-party applications like WhatsApp, Snapchat among others. Your gaming experience would go notches higher. E-health services are provided to you in real time with a more interactive Doctor to Patient consultation. It is expected to bring advanced technology into all sectors of the economy.

Welcome to the Fifth Generation with safe Infrastructure!

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Dr Bawumia has criticised the Dumsor Levy

The former Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has taken a swipe at the government of the day for introducing the Energy Sector Levy after scrapping the Electronic Transfer Levy (E-Levy).

According to him, the new tax that was introduced is worth more than the E-Levy that was scrapped, noting that the NDC had lied to Ghanaians.

Speaking in Cape Coast at the end of his nationwide ‘Thank You Tour’ in the Central Region, he said, “The NDC has told a lot of lies. Everyone sees their lies every day. Last night, I hope you all saw it. They have introduced a Dumsor Levy.”

According to him, the newly-introduced levy on fuel is eight times more than the E-Levy that was scrapped.

“Initially, they said they would scrap the E-Levy we had introduced, and they’ve done that. But now, they have introduced the Dumsor Levy, and it is eight times the E-Levy. Now, when you buy one litre of petrol, you will pay one cedi as tax,” he said.

He explained that the new levy, in comparison with the E-Levy, carries a higher burden to the ordinary Ghanaian in that the tax on electronic transactions was less than the tax imposed on fuel.

“If you buy GH¢1,000 worth of fuel, you will pay GH¢83 as tax. With the E-Levy, if you sent GH¢1,000 to someone, you would only pay GH¢10. But under them, for GH¢1,000 worth of fuel, you’ll pay GH¢83,” he explained.

Dr Bawumia said Ghanaians will be forced to call on the NPP since they will be burdened by the government.

“I believe that by then, they will ask us to come back and govern Ghana properly,” he added.

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Accra, June 4, GNA–Ghana must reform its innovation diffusion strategy to break the barriers between academic research and real-world application, Dr Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, Minister for Environment, Science and Technology (MEST) has said. 

Speaking at the Biannual Environment, Science and Technology (BEST) Forum in Accra, Dr Muhammed, said there were many breakthrough discoveries that remained lock in laboratories and research institutions, limiting their economic potential. 

“We have brilliant minds in our universities and research institutions.” Dr Muhammed stated, adding, “yet too often, their groundbreaking work remains confined to academic or laboratory roles, instead of being transformed into vital goods and services that grow our economy.” 

The Forum, held on the theme, “Bridging the Gap to Improve Ghana’s Innovation and Research Commercialization Ecosystem for Economic Development”, brought together academics, entrepreneurs, government officials, and investors to find solutions to one of the country’s enduring development bottlenecks, innovation that does not scale. 

Dr Muhammed stressed the need for strategic collaboration between academia, industry, and policymakers, noting that while many institutions had strong ideas, they lacked the financial and structural support to commercialise them. 

“We must establish strong networks that connect researchers, entrepreneurs, and investors,” he said. “Partnership is essential to drive innovation forward. Only by facilitating these connections can we build a robust ecosystem where innovation thrives.” 

Mr Edmund Moukala, UNESCO Country Director, who echoed the Minister’s sentiments, said governments must not only create space for innovation but also ensure a conducive regulatory and financial environment that encouraged risk-taking and investment. 

“Innovations must receive the support needed to move from prototype to production,” he noted. “This includes expanding and equipping incubators and accelerators, and ensuring clear policies that protect intellectual property rights.” 

Mr Moukala said Ghana could become a hub for innovation-driven growth if public-private partnerships were deepened and researchers were supported with tools to translate their ideas into commercial solutions that met market needs. 

Ms Suweibatu Adam, Chief Director at MESTI, said the Ministry was prioritising collective action through new platforms designed to bring all ecosystem players together.  

One such intervention, she said, was the creation of a “common market space” to allow innovators, businesses, and government actors to exchange ideas, technologies, and investment opportunities. 

She emphasised that Ghana must overcome the “disconnect between the research bench and the production line” if it wanted to fully harness science, technology, and innovation for national development. 

The BEST Forum serves as a platform to promote innovation, foster collaboration, and raise awareness of the importance of science and technology across sectors. It is also geared toward advancing sustainable development and addressing socio-economic challenges through the commercialization of home-grown solutions. 

GNA 

04 June 2025 

Edited by Samuel Osei-Frempong 

Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu has disclosed that the Government of Ghana is close to finalizing a funding agreement with the Italian government aimed at strengthening the country’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) sector.

Speaking at the inauguration of the 2025 TVET Committee in Accra, the Minister stated that the deal is expected to be concluded within the next 10 to 14 days.

“I just returned from an international engagement, and I have received assurances from state parties and bilateral partners who are eager to support technical and vocational education in Ghana,” Mr. Iddrisu said.

“I believe that in the coming days, we will receive some good news from the government and people of Italy regarding support for one or two key TVET initiatives,” he added.

The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has announced that the Government of Ghana is in the final stages of securing funding from the Italian government to support and enhance the country’s TVET sector.

Speaking at the inauguration of the 2025 TVET Committee in Accra, the Minister revealed that the agreement with Italy is expected to be finalized within the next 10 to 14 days.

“I just returned from an international engagement, and I have received assurances from state parties and bilateral partners who are eager to support technical and vocational education in Ghana,” Mr. Iddrisu said.

“I believe that in the coming days, we will receive some good news from the government and people of Italy regarding support for one or two key TVET initiatives,” he added.

 Mr Iddrisu emphasized the vital role TVET plays in Ghana’s development and job creation, stating that investing in technical and vocational training is essential for addressing unemployment, especially among the youth.

The Minister further announced that President John Mahama has given the green light for the continuation of TVET-related infrastructure projects through government-backed partnerships and funding arrangements.

“I am convinced that the only sustainable way Ghana can tackle the issue of employability is by committing to robust investments in technical and vocational education,” he said.

He urged the newly inaugurated committee and its leadership to adopt innovative, forward-looking policies that elevate TVET as a premier educational option for the youth.

“Ghanaians need to move past the notion that TVET is only for those who struggle academically,” he said. “Even high-performing students may lack practical, hands-on skills. Your mandate should be to cultivate those competencies that lead to quicker and more stable employment.” 

Assuming Singapore stops developing in 2025 and Ghana maintains a steady growth rate, it would take Ghana fifty to seventy (50-70) years to catch up with Singapore and here’s why.

Singaporeans are happier than Ghanaians and live longer than us. The average life expectancy in Singapore is 86 years (84 years for men and 89 years for women). In Ghana, it is 69 years on average.

Singapore gained independence from British colonial rule on 3rd June 1959, two years and three months after Ghana gained independence, and has had only three Prime Ministers since independence.

It is a small country with an estimated population of 5.86 million as of March 2025, according to government figures.

Singapore has been ruled by one political party (the People’s Action Party) since 1965, even though there are ineffective opposition parties. They hold parliamentary elections every 5 years and presidential elections every 6 years. The Prime Minister is the head of government in Singapore.

While Ghanaians are obsessed with four-yearly elections that produce little value by way of improvement in living conditions, free media and Western-style democracy, Singaporeans are not.

What use is Western-style democracy when the people are unhappy and dying young?

The media landscape in Singapore is dominated by government-linked media houses. Yet Singaporeans are happier and live better and longer than us.

How has this small but highly developed country gone so far ahead of Ghana in spite of gaining independence a couple of years after us? Certainly, age doesn’t determine success or failure. It comes down to leadership, and here’s what their leadership has provided.

1. They focused on building a stable, strong and business-friendly economy.
2. Like Kwame Nkrumah intended, Lee Kuan Yew, their independence leader who ruled until 1990, focused on giving their citizenry a very high standard of living. The latest available data puts its GDP per capita at USD 90,674. To understand what Kwame Nkrumah was doing, one needs to visit and see how Singapore has developed.
3. They built a world-class infrastructure. In Ghana, contracts are often given to ill-equipped, less competent party apparatchiks whose work doesn’t last beyond a rainy season. Singaporeans frown upon any form of corruption, including nepotism, cronyism and tribalism. They have an efficient public transportation system, well-planned urban development and excellent telecommunications infrastructure that would make Ghanaians bite their fingers in envy. We have every reason to succeed.
4. The Leadership made sure their country is a leader in innovation by spending a lot on research and development.
5. They have a very high intolerance for corruption. Corruption is near zero. In Singapore, public officials at every level are not allowed to take gifts or ask for “bronya adie” or Christmas gifts.

To estimate how long it might take for Ghana to catch up with Singapore in development, one needs to consider various factors like GDP per capita, human development indices, and infrastructure. Here are a few indicators:

GDP per capita (nominal)

• Singapore (2024): Around $90,674
• Ghana (2024): Around $2,374 according to the IMF.

Assuming Singapore stops developing in 2025 and Ghana maintains a steady growth rate, let’s consider a few scenarios:

Scenario 1: Ghana grows at 5% annually

• Ghana’s GDP per capita would need to increase significantly to reach Singapore’s level.
• Based on historical growth rates, it might take Ghana around 50-70 years to reach Singapore’s current GDP per capita.

Scenario 2: Ghana grows at 7% annually

• With a higher growth rate, Ghana might be able to catch up faster, potentially within 40-60 years.

Other development indicators such as:

1. Human Development Index (HDI). Ghana’s HDI score has been improving, but there’s still a significant gap between Ghana and Singapore.
2. Infrastructure – Ghana would need significant investments in infrastructure, education, and healthcare to bridge the gap with Singapore.

Unlike Ghana, Singapore has nearly zero natural resources. Our economy is heavily reliant on traditional export commodities like gold and cocoa. This heavy reliance on cocoa, gold, timber, and so on makes us vulnerable to external shocks. Until we diversify the economy, we will be in serious trouble in the next ten years, especially in an uncertain global environment.

If Ghana maintains a steady growth rate and addresses its development challenges, it might take several decades to catch up with Singapore’s level of development.

The time has come to take a deeper look at our election cycle. We hold too many elections, yet we are lagging, in spite of our endowment in Human Resources and natural resources.

Our presidential elections should be a seven-year one-term-only for presidential elections, while parliamentary elections move to a five-year cycle. This would reduce the pettiness, corruption and fixation with upcoming elections that put government business at a near standstill.

Once an elected president knows he has only one term, they will likely do everything to make a positive impact and leave a lasting positive legacy.

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Accra, June 4, GNA- The management of GCB has presented a bull and an undisclosed amount of money to Sheikh Osmanu Nuhu Sharubutu, the National Chief Iman. 

The gesture is to support the Muslim leaders towards the celebration of the Eid-Ul-Adha on Friday, June 6, 2025. 

Mr Sina Kamagate, Executive Head, Retail Banking, GCB Bank, presenting the items in Accra on Wednesday, said the Chief Imam had been benevolent over the past years in accommodating and helping others to put smiles on their faces. 

He said the Bank thought it prudent as part of its annual initiative to support the efforts of the Chief Imam to continue the good works of charity and love to humanity. 

Mr Kamagate said the peace and tranquillity the country had enjoyed was also as a result of the prayers from the Muslim leaders and other religious bodies. 

He said the bank would soon launch the “Hajj Account” to enable Muslims to cultivate the habit of saving and enable those who have aspirations to travel to Mecca to do so. 

That, he stressed, would help to ensure financial inclusion in the system and ease any financial challenges from individuals. 

He asked for prayers for the country, especially for the bank to run and ensure the economic performance of the country. 

The Chief Imam, who spoke through his Spokesperson, thanked the management of the bank for the gesture and pledged to put them to good use. 

He prayed for the company to thrive in their operations and for an increase in the financial performance. 

The Chief Imam also prayed for peace for Bawku, Walewale and other conflict areas for peaceful coexistence, adding there could be no development without peace. 

GNA 

Christian Akorlie  

Dr Cassiel Ato Forson is the Minister of Finance

The Minister of Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has assured the newly-inaugurated Board of Trustees of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) that the government has fully settled all arrears owed to the pension fund.

Speaking at the official inauguration of the board in Accra, Dr Forson reaffirmed the government’s commitment to a robust and sustainable pension system, stressing that all outstanding obligations to SSNIT have been honored.

“I want to assure you that the government is current on all payments due to SSNIT. We are determined to continue honoring these obligations to safeguard the pensions of Ghanaian workers,” he said.

The Director-General of SSNIT, Kwesi Afreh Biney, backed the Minister of Finance’s statement, disclosing that the government has not only cleared inherited arrears but is also up to date on all current statutory contributions.

The minister’s assurance comes at a time of heightened public interest in the management of pension funds, following widespread calls for greater transparency and accountability in SSNIT’s investment portfolio and governance structures.

Dr Forson’s remarks are expected to bolster public confidence in SSNIT’s financial standing and reaffirm the government’s commitment to protecting the retirement benefits of workers across the country.

The newly-constituted SSNIT Board is chaired by Nana Ansah Sasraku III and comprises representatives from the government, organised labour, and employer groups.

The SSNIT Board has a mandate to provide strategic oversight and ensure sound corporate governance of the Fund.

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President John Dramani Mahama has announced the imminent establishment of an inter-ministerial implementation committee tasked with coordinating all actions stemming from the recently presented National Economic Dialogue report.

Speaking at a brief ceremony at the Presidency during the formal presentation of the dialogue report, President Mahama emphasized the government’s commitment to ensuring that the outcomes of the dialogue translate into concrete policy measures and impactful action.

“In the coming days our issue an executive directive establishing an inter-ministerial implementation committee to coordinate all actions flowing from the dialogue report.

The committee is expected to publish its final implementation bulletin by August 2025, providing the public with updates on the progress made and the steps taken to address the recommendations of the dialogue.

“That committee will include civil society and private sector observers and will publish its final implementation bulletin by August 2025.”

The National Economic Dialogue has been a vital platform for stakeholders across the nation to voice ideas and propose solutions for Ghana’s economic recovery and growth.

It still surprises me how some people downplay the intense emotional pain of heartbreak—and how that pain, when mishandled, can push someone to cause serious physical or even spiritual harm.

I often say this: matters of the heart can quickly become matters of life and death. So we must never treat them lightly—especially when it comes to toying with people’s emotions, resources, time, or trust.

I was triggered to write this after reading about a shocking incident involving a 30-year-old woman arrested by the Ghana Police for pouring acid on her estranged boyfriend.

According to the police, the man had ended the relationship. But the woman made an unannounced visit to him. While driving her home, she brought up the break-up again. When he confirmed it for the third time, he asked her to get down and walk the rest of the way because the road ahead was rough. That’s when she attacked him with acid.

It took passersby to rush him to the hospital. The woman fled the country but was arrested on Tuesday, June 3, 2025.

Now, I’m not making excuses for anyone, but let’s be honest—why expose yourself to someone who’s clearly hurting, especially so soon after a breakup? Inviting them to your home and agreeing to drive them somewhere could be risky.

I once ended a relationship for good reason—and I’ve never regretted it. I had left some personal items with her, and when I asked to send someone to collect them, she insisted I come myself. I refused. Eventually, she had no choice but to send them.

That decision wasn’t because I thought she was violent, but because I understood the emotional weight of heartbreak. I chose wisdom and safety. And trust me, even later, I had to deal with spiritual battles I believe were tied to that breakup.

I’m not saying you should be hostile to an ex. Just be wise. In the heat of a breakup, emotions can run wild. Anger simmers. Evil thoughts emerge. Some people lose control. So avoid physical contact if you can, at least until emotions settle and healing begins.

Not everyone has the emotional strength to process rejection or loss without lashing out. And beyond avoiding face-to-face meetings, stay alert and protect your space, because the harm may not come directly. People plot. People send others. People act out.

In love and in loss, choose wisdom over sentiment. It could save your life.

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The Writer, Ebenezer Afanyi Dadzie, is a Broadcast Journalist with Myjoyonline.com.

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