BY Daniel Bampoe
The Minority in Parliament has raised the alarm over a fresh surge of COVID-19 infections at the University of Ghana, demanding that the Minister of Health urgently appear before the House to provide a detailed briefing on the unfolding health situation.
The renewed concern follows reports of an apparent increase in coronavirus cases on the Legon campus, which has triggered apprehension among students, staff, and surrounding communities.
The Minority describes the situation as “spiralling out of control” and fears that inaction or lack of clarity from the government could worsen public anxiety.
Rising to address the House on Friday, June 28, 2025, Minority Chief Whip Frank Annoh-Dompreh urged Parliament to compel the sector minister to respond swiftly to the growing concerns.
“We don’t want to go through what the country went through some time back, so let’s make hay while the sun shines,” he said, calling for immediate parliamentary intervention.
“I place this call right in front of the respected Leader of the House that we should make an arrangement and get the sector minister to come and do the needful.”
The call was seconded by Nalerigu/Gambaga MP Nurudeen Muhammed Mumuni, who emphasized the need for the government to come clean on the current public health threat.
“It is a very important issue. We need the Health Minister to respond and update the country as to whether COVID is back or not,” he stressed.
This demand comes at a time when Ghana had seemingly returned to a post-pandemic normal, with the World Health Organization having declared COVID-19 no longer a global health emergency in 2023.
The country had relaxed restrictions, reopened borders, and restored in-person academic activities at all levels.
However, new reports of infections on university campuses, especially the country’s premier institution, have reignited fears of a potential relapse into crisis mode.
The Minority’s push for transparency comes amidst what they describe as the government’s sluggish response and lack of communication, which could undermine preparedness and public health safety.
They insist that the Health Minister must explain what steps are being taken to contain the outbreak and prevent further escalation.
