The Minority in Parliament has strongly condemned the dismissal of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Tamale Teaching Hospital (TTH), describing it as an affront to professional health workers and a dangerous politicisation of Ghana’s labour force.
In a statement issued on Friday, the Minority expressed deep concern over the recent altercation between the Minister of Health and health workers at TTH, which culminated in the CEO’s termination.
They criticised the government’s handling of the matter, arguing that it reflects not only a disregard for hardworking Ghanaians but also a broader attempt to politicise the public sector workforce.
“This incident has far-reaching implications for labour relations within the already anxious and overly politicised public sector, occasioned since the installation of the Mahama government in January 2025,” the statement said.
The Minority warned that the government’s actions send a “chilling message” to essential service workers across the country, suggesting that job security and professional dignity can be sacrificed for political expediency.
At a time when the health sector is facing a critical shortage of experienced personnel and widespread burnout, the group described the undermining of health professionals’ confidence as “reckless” and “dangerous.”
“Doctors, nurses, and other health care professionals play a critical role in delivering the trust and promise of health care to all communities in Ghana, and the country’s health care workforce should be strengthened and respected to meet the specific needs of patients,” the statement emphasised.
The Minority further accused the Minister of Health of demonstrating poor conflict resolution skills and showing disrespect towards health professionals, calling for urgent corrective action.
“The doctors’ demand for an apology to the revered doctor and other affected health workers is not an overstretch – it is within their right to dignity,” the Minority asserted.
In a direct appeal, the Minority called on President John Dramani Mahama to step in immediately to restore confidence among health workers.
“We call on the President to address this issue by reprimanding the minister to show the way in promoting a culture of civility and respect towards the hardworking Ghanaian workforce.”
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
