The Minority Caucus in Parliament has raised an urgent alarm over a fresh surge in COVID-19 cases at the University of Ghana, Legon, warning that the government’s silence could trigger a national health crisis.
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Leading the charge during a parliamentary session on Friday, Minority Chief Whip Frank Annoh-Dompreh described the outbreak as “spiralling out of control” and called on the House to summon the Minister of Health without delay.
“We don’t want to relive the devastating moments of the past,” the Nsawam-Adoagyire MP said. “Let’s make hay while the sun shines. The Minister must appear before Parliament now and take immediate steps to contain the situation.”
Backing his call, Nalerigu/Gambaga MP Nurudeen Muhammed Mumuni stressed the importance of transparency, urging the Health Minister to update the public on the reality of the virus’s return.
“It is a very important issue,” Mumuni stated. “We need to know if COVID-19 is back and what steps are being taken.”
The Minority’s concerns follow reports of a resurgence of coronavirus infections on the Legon campus. Although the World Health Organization lifted its global emergency declaration in 2023 and Ghana eased restrictions, the current outbreak has unsettled students, staff, and surrounding communities.
The Caucus accused the government of complacency and poor communication, warning that continued inaction could have grave consequences.
“The silence is dangerous,” a Minority source told reporters. “Ghanaians deserve to know what’s being done to stop the spread and protect lives.”
With fear mounting on campus and uncertainty growing nationwide, the Minority insists the time to act is now, before the crisis worsens.
