Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, Minister for Education, and Hon. Mohammed Adams Sukparu, Deputy Minister for Communications and Digital Technology, have been involved in a road traffic accident while travelling in the Upper West Region.
According to an official statement from the Office of the Minister for Education, the incident occurred on the Bolgatanga–Tumu Road as the ministers and their teams journeyed to Tumu for scheduled official engagements.
“The Office of the Honourable Minister for Education… wishes to inform the public that the Minister and the Deputy Minister for Communications and Digital Technology… are in stable condition following a road traffic accident involving their convoy on the Bolgatanga-Tumu Road today,” the statement said.
The delegation was reportedly en route to participate in activities marking the 40th Anniversary celebrations of Tumu College of Education and Jahan College of Education when the accident happened.
Despite the scare, the statement assured the public that there were no critical injuries. “All members of the convoy are currently in stable condition and receiving the necessary medical attention,” it added.
The Office also extended gratitude to those who responded promptly to the situation. “The Office expresses its appreciation to emergency responders, health professionals, and members of the public for their swift assistance and concern,” the statement noted, indicating that further updates will be provided if necessary.
The statement was signed by Hashmin Mohammed, Press Secretary to the Minister for Education.
The news has since drawn concern from members of the public, with many expressing relief that the ministers and their teams are safe and recovering.
