There is mixed reaction from staff of the Tamale Teaching Hospital following the appointment of Dr. Abukari Bawah Abdulai as the Chief Executive Officer of the facility.
Whereas some believe he is the right person to deal with the challenges confronting the hospital, others describe him as a failure.
They cite his inability to manage the MRI Unit efficiently.
Some heads of department who spoke with 3news.com have expressed disappointment in his appointment.
“We pray for the best. This man could not manage his department well but can manage full facility? He is the head of the MRI department which is always down,” one of them said.
Another stated, “If the appointment of the new CEO of Tamale Teaching Hospital is indeed politically motivated (which I strongly believe in), and it is the root cause of the current turmoil, then unfortunately, we should prepare for more avoidable deaths in the facility.”
“The tendency for individuals to prioritize their own interests over the well-being of the community can present considerable difficulties for our society in Ghana. For example, the recent change in leadership at Tamale Teaching Hospital seems to indicate that previous activities were orchestrated to create a rationale for dismissing the CEO and subsequently installing associates aligned with their own political party,” yet another staff bemoaned.
One person who supports the appointment noted that, “I’m glad people aren’t questioning his ability and competence, only his political affiliation.
May Allah give you the strength to carry TTH to international standard.”
Background
President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Dr. Abubakar Bawah Abdulai, as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Tamale Teaching Hospital (TTH).
His appointment follows the dismissal of Dr Adam Atiku who was appointed in 2023.
Dr Abukari Bawah Abdulai is a native of Karaga in the Northern Region and contested the 2024 parliamentary elections on the ticket of the NDC.
