Members of the Minority Caucus on the Health Committee in Parliament, have chastised Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh over his sole decision to fire the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Tamale Teaching Hospital (TTH).
According to the caucus, the Health Minister’s action was illegal, emotionally driven, and a blatant breach of administrative and constitutional protocols.
They argued the dismissal took place executed without going through the due process, a breach of key provisions of the Ghana Health Service and Teaching Hospitals Act.
The Minority accused the Minister of acting in an “authoritarian” manner, particularly after he allegedly stated that the “appointing authority owes nobody any explanation.”
The caucus described this remark as a flagrant violation of accountability and the rule of law.
“The law does not grant the Health Minister unilateral powers to dismiss a teaching hospital CEO, especially in the manner and under the circumstances in question,” the statement emphasized.
Referencing Sections 34(7) and 37(1)(e) of Acts 525 and 1009, the Minority clarified that the CEO serves as both a member and administrator of the hospital’s governing board, meaning any removal must involve presidential approval in consultation with the Council of State—not a ministerial directive.
Additionally, the caucus highlighted the absence of a disciplinary committee process, as mandated under Sections 42 and 46 of the law, declaring the dismissal procedurally and substantively defective.
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Tamale Teaching Hospital (TTH), Dr. Adam Atiku has been sacked from post.
Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, announced the immediate dismissal of Dr. Adam Atiku following a visit to the hospital.
During the visit, the minister raised concerns over how the hospital was being poorly managed, and the recent death of a patient at the hospital attributed to neglect.
Speaking in an interview, Mr. Akandoh confirmed that a formal letter had been issued to communicate Dr. Atiku’s termination.
“As I speak to you now, we have thanked him for the services he rendered at the Tamale Teaching Hospital. We believe it is time for someone else to continue as CEO. He has been sacked with immediate effect.”
The dismissal comes amid growing scrutiny of the hospital’s operations, including allegations of negligence linked to the recent death of a patient.
