�Death row� inmate appeals
Monday, July 06, 2015

It will be the second time that the 55-year-old Gabaakanye attempts to convince the Higher Court judges to overturn his journey to reuniting with his Maker, following another attempt in his last court appearance when the case was postponed to the July session.
Gabaakanye’s lawyer had indicated that he was unaware that his client’s case was coming up, and had not prepared to argue on his behalf. In July 2014, the High Court sentenced the old man to death for the murder of a visually impaired septuagenarian at Ga-Mosusu Lands.
With both sides entrenched in legal battles and public spats, the risk to public health, trust in institutions, and the welfare of doctors grows by the day. It's time for cooler heads to prevail. The government and BDU must return to the negotiating table, not with threats, but with a shared commitment to resolve this crisis fairly and urgently.At the heart of this dispute lies a simple truth: doctors aren't just employees but guardians...