BY Grace Zigah
A grieving widower, Clement Frimpong, has taken legal action against a private health facility and its medical director after the death of his wife, Naomi Okyere, which he attributes to alleged medical negligence during childbirth.
The case, which has been filed at the High Court in Gbetsile, has once again raised concerns about the quality of maternal healthcare and regulatory oversight.
The Lawsuit and Claims
In his writ filed on August 25, 2025, Frimpong is seeking GH₵2 million in damages.
He is demanding GH₵1.5 million for wrongful death, loss of support, and emotional trauma, as well as an additional GH₵500,000 to support the upkeep of his three children, one of whom is an infant left behind by Naomi.
The lawsuit names Dr. Clement Oppong and his private facility, Graceyard Hospital at Mataheko-Afienya, as defendants.
Dr. Oppong, who also works at the Ashaiman Municipal Hospital, is accused of mishandling Naomi’s case, delaying critical referrals, and prioritizing financial gain over patient welfare.
Events Leading to Naomi’s Death
Court documents outline that Naomi Okyere was under the antenatal care of Dr. Oppong, who later advised that she deliver at his private hospital instead of the public facility, promising better care.
Naomi was admitted to Graceyard Hospital on November 7, 2024, and underwent a Cesarean section the next day.
Soon after the procedure, she developed severe anaemia and complications that worsened over the next four days.
Frimpong alleges that instead of conducting thorough investigations or quickly referring her to a better-equipped hospital, Dr. Oppong persisted with blood transfusions, which failed to stabilize her condition. On November 12, she was finally transferred to the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital.
Tragically, Naomi died just six hours after arrival. Her death certificate cited severe anaemia and internal bleeding linked to the surgery.
Allegations of Negligence
Frimpong accuses Dr. Oppong of gross negligence, including failure to act with urgency, improper management of his wife’s condition, and keeping her at a facility that lacked adequate capacity to handle life-threatening complications.
He also alleges that Graceyard Hospital operates below the required healthcare standards set by national regulators.
Furthermore, he claims that Dr. Oppong deliberately diverted his wife from the Ashaiman Municipal Hospital to his private facility, raising questions about conflict of interest and financial motivations.
Calls for Accountability
Beyond financial compensation, the plaintiff is urging regulators to act decisively.
He wants the Medical and Dental Council to revoke Dr. Oppong’s medical license and for the Health Facilities Regulatory Authority (HeFRA) to shut down Graceyard Hospital for failing to meet professional standards.
Frimpong, represented by Liz-Martins Law Consult, argues that Naomi’s death was avoidable and that unless serious sanctions are imposed, similar tragedies will continue to claim lives in the healthcare system.
