President John Mahama has appointed Dr. Abubakar Bawah Abdulai, a senior official from the University for Development Studies (UDS), as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Tamale Teaching Hospital (TTH).
The appointment comes after the dismissal of Dr. Adam Atiku, who was removed from office on Tuesday, April 22, 2025.
Dr. Atiku’s dismissal followed an unannounced visit to the hospital by Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, prompted by the death of a patient, Bavug Salim.
The patient reportedly died due to the lack of a functional ventilator in the hospital’s emergency department.
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.