The Ghana Medical Association (GMA) has strongly condemned the dismissal of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Tamale Teaching Hospital (TTH), Dr. Adam Atiku, by the Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh. The GMA describes the move as an “abuse of power” and a “violation of due process.”
In a statement issued on Wednesday,23 April , 2025, the GMA expressed solidarity with Dr. Atiku and the hospital staff.
“The GMA strongly condemns the unfortunate treatment of the doctors at the Emergency unit of the Hospital during the visit by the Minister of Health and the Member of Parliament (MP) for Tamale North and subsequent dismissal of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Hospital,” the statement read.
The Association criticized the Minister’s actions, stating that “how the dismissal was carried out is an affront to due process and abuse of power by the Hon. Minister of Health.”
The GMA demanded an unqualified apology from the Minister and the MP for Tamale North, Alhassan Suhuyini, for what it described as an “unwarranted attack” on hospital staff.
“The Ghana Medical Association therefore demands an unqualified apology from the Minister of Health and the Member of Parliament for Tamale North for the unwarranted attack on the staff involved,” the statement added.
The GMA also called on the hospital management to follow proper investigative procedures to determine the facts surrounding the death of a patient, Bavug Salim.
“The GMA calls on the hospital to ensure due process is followed to ascertain the facts about the grievances of the affected family and find lasting solutions to the issues,” the statement read.
The incident has sparked tension between the health ministry and medical professionals, with the GMA standing in solidarity with its members.
Below is the full statement from the Ghana Medical Association.
