The Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives' Association (GRNMA) has issued a firm 48-hour ultimatum to the Ghana Police Service to arrest the ringleader and his accomplices behind a recent attack on healthcare workers at the Greater Accra Regional Hospital (Ridge Hospital).

The association has warned of further action if their demand is not met, emphasising that nurses at the hospital's Emergency Unit must feel safe.

The incident, which took place on Monday, August 18, 2025, was described by the GRNMA as an "unprovoked and loathsome act of violence" perpetrated against dedicated healthcare professionals who were working tirelessly despite inherent challenges in the system.

The association's National Executive Committee met to address the incident and its aftermath, engaging with both hospital management and the affected nurses and midwives.

Beyond the call for police action, the GRNMA also levelled sharp criticism at the Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, stating that a "palpable display of affection" toward the alleged ringleader, Ralph Saint Williams, in their view, "only emboldens such perpetrators to repeat such acts".

In response to the attack, the GRNMA is demanding that hospital management enhance security at all times to protect the privacy of both health professionals and patients.

The association has also called on the general public to foster appreciation and respect for the vital contributions of all healthcare professionals, stressing that quality health services can only be provided in a safe environment.

The GRNMA leadership, including President Mrs. Perpetual Ofori-Ampofo and General Secretary Dr. David Tenkorang-Twum, urged all nurses and midwives to stand united against workplace violence.