Minority Denounces “Unlawful” Removal of Tamale Teaching Hospital CEO
Minority Health Caucus Criticizes Health Minister's "Unconstitutional" Actions in the Dismissal of Tamale Teaching Hospital CEO
- Minority condemns the illegal and emotionally driven removal of Dr. Adam Atiku, CEO of Tamale Teaching Hospital
- The dismissal violated key provisions of the Ghana Health Service and Teaching Hospitals Act
- The Minority accuses the Health Minister of acting autocratically
The Minority Health Caucus in Parliament has vehemently condemned the dismissal of Dr. Adam Atiku, CEO of Tamale Teaching Hospital (TTH), calling the Health Minister’s action unlawful, emotionally charged, and a clear violation of administrative and constitutional processes.
The decision, announced on April 23, 2025, by President John Dramani Mahama following allegations of negligence, has sparked outrage. The caucus argued that the dismissal, which was publicly declared by Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh during a recent hospital visit, bypassed critical procedural steps, violating the Ghana Health Service and Teaching Hospitals Act.
The Minority accused the Minister of acting in an “authoritarian” manner, especially after he reportedly claimed that the “appointing authority owes nobody any explanation,” a statement the caucus deemed a direct assault on accountability and the rule of law.
Highlighting the legal framework, the caucus emphasized that the Health Minister does not possess the unilateral authority to remove a teaching hospital CEO, especially without presidential consultation and approval from the Council of State.
Furthermore, the dismissal lacked the required disciplinary committee process, rendering it both procedurally and substantively flawed.
