Ex-KATH CEO Takes Aim at Haruna Iddrisu Over Questions of Leadership and Accountability

A sharp question about leadership has put Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu under the spotlight after a former Chief Executive Officer of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) reportedly challenged his handling of issues under his watch.

The question, “Is he governing or presiding over dysfunction?” captures the seriousness of the criticism and raises a wider debate about leadership, accountability and the ability of public officials to deal with problems in the institutions they oversee.

The report, published by GhanaWeb on Saturday, October 10, 2026, cites Asaase Radio as its source. However, the available report excerpt does not provide the former KATH CEO’s full statement or enough details to establish the exact issues behind the attack on the Education Minister.

Haruna Iddrisu, a Member of Parliament for Tamale South and a senior figure in the National Democratic Congress (NDC), became Education Minister after President John Dramani Mahama returned to office in January 2025. His position places him at the centre of decisions affecting schools, teachers, students and the wider education system.

The criticism is therefore likely to attract attention because education remains a major public issue in Ghana. Challenges such as school infrastructure, the supply of learning materials, teacher welfare and the smooth running of the Free Senior High School programme continue to shape public debate about the sector.

For many parents, students and teachers, the real test of an education minister is not simply the promises made at public events but whether policies lead to visible improvements in schools. Any public criticism of the minister’s leadership is bound to raise questions about the pace of reforms and the government’s ability to address long-standing problems.

At the same time, criticism from a former public office holder should be examined alongside the facts. Strong words can draw public attention to genuine concerns, but the issues being raised must be clearly explained before readers can judge whether the criticism is justified.

The reference to “dysfunction” is particularly serious because it suggests concerns about how leadership and responsibility are being exercised. However, without the full statement, it would be premature to conclude that the minister has failed in his duties or to assume that the former KATH CEO was referring to a particular policy or incident.

The matter also raises a broader question about political accountability. Ministers are expected to answer for the performance of their sectors, while critics must be able to support their claims with clear examples and evidence.