President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Dr. Abubakar Bawah Abdulai, a senior official at the University for Development Studies (UDS), as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Tamale Teaching Hospital (TTH).
His appointment comes on the heels of the dismissal of Dr. Adam Atiku, who was relieved of his duties on Tuesday, April 22, 2025.
The dismissal followed an unannounced visit to the facility by Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh in response to the death of a patient, Bavug Salim.
The patient reportedly died due to the unavailability of a functional ventilator at the hospital’s emergency department.
A video that has since gone viral on social media captured a tense verbal exchange between the Minister and the Head of the Accident and Emergency Unit, Dr. Valentine Akwulpwa, during the minister’s visit.
The Ghana Medical Association (GMA) has strongly condemned the dismissal of Dr. Atiku, describing it as a violation of due process and an abuse of power.
In a statement issued on April 23, the GMA called for adherence to administrative procedures and demanded an unqualified apology from the Minister of Health and the Member of Parliament for Tamale North, Alhassan Suhuyini, for their conduct during the visit.
Dr. Bawah Abdulai’s appointment marks a significant leadership change at the hospital amid rising tensions between the medical community and government officials.
GMA condemns dismissal of TTH CEO, demands apology from Akandoh
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