Ralph at Ridge: Arrest or Hospital at Fault? PA Gives Verdict As CCTV Footage Drops
- Ralph St. Williams clashed with Ridge Hospital staff after accusing them of neglecting an accident victim, sparking public outrage and mixed reactions
- Physician Assistant Nimo Calvary commented that both sides were at fault, noting Ralph’s aggressive approach was wrong, but also stressed that the hospital staff could have handled the situation better
- On calls for Ralph’s arrest, the PA disagreed, insisting he should not be apprehended, but emphasised the need for better supervision and allocation of doctors and nurses in emergency wards
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Ralph St Williams, a Ghanaian activist known to be aligned with the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has been the subject of national debate recently after he was embroiled in a heated confrontation with nurses at Ridge Hospital in Accra on August 18, 2025.
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The activist became the subject of heavy backlash from Ghanaians on social media after partial footage released by the hospital appeared to show him confronting nurses, leading to calls for him to be brought to book.
In a viral video, the controversial activist accused nurses at Ridge Hospital of failing to give emergency attention to a seriously injured accident victim.
The victim, who reportedly sustained minor injuries, was not being attended to swiftly, according to Williams.
He arrived at the hospital with a group of unidentified supporters, entered the emergency ward, and confronted the staff aggressively.
The situation allegedly escalated as Williams bypassed hospital protocols, recorded patients, and clashed with nurses.
His actions triggered widespread dissatisfaction and anger, with some officials and members of the public describing his behaviour as unlawful and demanding that he face the law.
Others, however, sympathised with Williams, arguing that he was reacting out of frustration with poor healthcare delivery.
They maintained that hospitals often fail to prioritise patients’ needs.
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Still, many believe his approach was extreme and that he could have communicated his concerns calmly and effectively without disrupting hospital operations.
Physician assistant's thoughts on the Ridge saga
YEN.com.gh contacted a Physician Assistant, Nimo Calvary, to ask for her honest opinion on what transpired at the emergency ward and whether Ralph should be held accountable for his behaviour at the hospital.
The physician assistant, who has worked at Ridge Hospital before and is familiar with its operations, shared her thoughts on the ongoing saga regarding the possible arrest of Ralph Saint Williams.
She said:
“The situation between Ralph and the hospital staff has two sides. Ralph did not do well by shouting at them, but at the same time, the emergency doctors and nurses could have handled things better."
"An emergency is an emergency, and at all times, there must be a doctor or nurse available to attend to any patient rushed to the emergency ward. In such cases, nurses have to triage."
"By triage, I mean they must stabilise the patient who has just been brought in so that when the doctors arrive, they can continue treatment.”
“In every emergency ward, there should be at least one highly experienced nurse in emergency medicine. An emergency ward is not a place where you sit idly; when patients are brought in, they must be attended to as quickly as possible before moving to the next step."
"Ralph did not act appropriately with his reaction, but the staff in that department could also have done better."
"Nurses and doctors must be properly allocated; otherwise, the pressure will mount. Sometimes, the same doctors attending to patients in other wards are also responsible for the emergency ward. "
"There also needs to be proper supervision.”
When asked whether Ralph should be arrested, she replied:
“No, he should not be arrested.”
Watch the CCTV footage of the said incident below:
Ridge Hospital nurse claims Ralph assaulted her
Previously, YEN.com.gh reported that a nurse at Ridge Hospital, whom activist Ralph St. Williams allegedly assaulted, has spoken out, saying he demanded preferential treatment and refused to follow standard procedures, including registering with a hospital card.
She explained that Ralph became angry after being told the system does not work the way he expected, which led to a confrontation. The Health Ministry has condemned the assault and said investigations are underway.
The incident sparked online reactions, with many condemning Ralph’s actions while others blamed the hospital for delays and poor service.
Proofreading by Samuel Gitonga, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
