Eric Seddy Kutortse, Executive Chairman of First Sky Group
Eric Seddy Kutortse, Executive Chairman of First Sky Group, has called for the establishment of a legislative framework to support organ harvestation in Ghana.
Speaking at the company’s 22nd Annual Thanksgiving Service held on January 19, 2025, at the Accra International Conference Centre, Mr. Kutortse highlighted the urgent need for legislation to facilitate kidney transplants and save lives.
He revealed that the company has invested over GH¢36million since 2016 in free dialysis and kidney transplants, with four new transplants scheduled by the end of January 2025.
The initiative, he noted, is part of the company’s commitment to bringing relief to humanity.
“I wish to draw your attention to steps being taken towards legislation that will require your directive in passing into law the appropriate legal regime for KRT. I am informed that it takes about eighteen (18) hours before one’s kidney expires after death.
“This means, the vital organs could be harvested for the use of the living that need same to survive. I must hasten to add that Ghanaweb, an online news portal, deserves commendation for its advocacy over the past year in support of this initiative,” he mentioned.
The event, themed “Proclaiming the Unfailing Love of God”, brought together dignitaries including Her Excellency, the Vice President of Ghana, Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, and other prominent leaders from the clergy, government, and business sectors.
Below is his full speech:
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