Also known as: Regional Minister Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo · Mrs Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo · Mrs Ocloo · Greater Accra Regional Minister Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo · Mrs. Ocloo · Hon. Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo · Madam Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo
Greater Accra Regional Minister overseeing sanitation, chieftaincy disputes, street lighting, and boundary issues; subject of contempt motion over Dodowa Forest land dispute.
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Joy Online
… The Minister, accompanied by the Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo, visited the accident scene, home of the deceased and met with some of the survivors at their residences to express the government’s condolences and assess their condition. …
Gender Minister consoles families, survivors of Bukom tragedyJoy Online
… Vice President Opoku-Agyemang was accompanied by Mr Ahmed Ibrahim, the Minister of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs; Madam Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo, the Greater Accra Regional Minister; and Dr Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, the Minister for Gender, Children and Soc …
Veep Opoku-Agyemang commends Ghanaians for participating in national cleanup exerciseJoy Online
The Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo, has directed all Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) in the region to ensure the fair and transparent distribution of relief items to victims affected by Monday’s devastating floods. …
Accra Floods: Greater Accra Minister directs MMDCEs to ensure fair distribution of relief itemsThe Chronicle
… The statement noted that the Ga Traditional Council had taken careful note of the persistent flooding challenge and acknowledged the renewed interventions by the government, the Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo, NADMO, Metropolitan Assemblies and the …
Ga Mantse Calls For National Unity Against Accra FloodingJoy Online
… The Council acknowledged the interventions being undertaken by the Government, the Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo, the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), metropolitan authorities and the security services to mitigate the impact of th …
Ga Mantse calls for collective action, stricter enforcement to address recurring flooding in AccraJoy Online
The Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo, has assured victims of the devastating floods that swept through parts of Accra that the government remains committed to providing immediate relief and longer-term support to affected households. …
Greater Accra Regional Minister assures affected residents of continued government support after floodsJoy Online
… The Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo, has directed all MMDCEs to move into their communities with emergency response teams to intensify rescue operations and provide relief to affected residents. …
Death toll rises to three in Alajo flood tragedyBusiness & Financial Times
… The Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo, who launched the ‘BIG 26’ at the event, commended the KoKMA for showing leadership and leveraging internal resources for redevelopment. …
Korle-Klottey Municipality IGF surges 72% to GH₵40mBusiness & Financial Times
… The Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo, who launched the ‘BIG 26’ at the event, commended the KoKMA for showing leadership and leveraging internal resources for redevelopment. …
Korle-Klottey Municipality IGF surges 72% to GH₵40m: Paving way for massive market redevelopment, investor entryJoy Online
… Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo. The decision to identify flood-prone areas, intensify desilting activities, clear drains and waterways, strengthen security arrangements, and prepare emergency response mechanisms is a step in the right direction. …
Flood prevention requires collective action, not seasonal reactionsDr Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, the Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, visited Bukom following a road crash that killed one woman and injured several others. The Minister, alongside the Greater Accra Regional Minister, met with families and survivors to express government condolences and assess victims' needs.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, the Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, visited Bukom following a road crash that killed one woman and injured several others. The Minister, alongside the Greater Accra Regional Minister, met with families and survivors to express government condolences and assess victims' needs.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang participated in day one of a two-day national cleanup exercise at Nungua Market in Greater Accra, where residents and traders desilted drains and cleared debris following the June 29 flood disaster that killed 13 people and left six missing. The initiative, themed "Our Actions, Our Future: Cleaning Ghana after the Floods," aims to address environmental sanitation across flood-affected communities.
13 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Greater Accra Regional Minister has directed all Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives to ensure transparent and equitable distribution of relief items to residents affected by Monday's floods, stressing that all victims should be included and that transparency would restore public confidence.
2 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ga Mantse, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, has called for a united national effort to address Accra's recurring flooding, stating the challenge requires collective responsibility, discipline and strict adherence to environmental regulations beyond engineering solutions alone.
2 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Ga Mantse and Ga Traditional Council have called for a united national effort to address Accra's recurring flooding, stressing that the problem requires collective responsibility, strict enforcement of planning regulations, and improved environmental stewardship beyond engineering solutions alone.
1 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Greater Accra Regional Minister has assured residents affected by recent devastating floods in Accra that the government remains committed to providing immediate relief and longer-term support. The minister visited Alajo to donate relief items, with the intervention directed by the Vice-President in collaboration with NADMO and the Carter Charity Foundation.
1 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Heavy rains beginning Sunday night flooded Alajo and other parts of Accra, causing at least three deaths from electrocution when floodwaters contacted electrical installations in homes. Power has been shut down from two substations as a precaution, and the Ghana Meteorological Agency forecasts rain will persist into the evening.
29 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Korle-Klottey Municipal Assembly's internally generated revenue jumped 72 percent from GH₵25.3 million in 2024 to GH₵40 million by end of 2025, enabling infrastructure projects including the construction of 6,000-trader capacity markets and attracting private investors for market redevelopment.
16 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
The Korle-Klottey Municipal Assembly has recorded a 72 percent increase in internally generated revenue to GH₵40 million by end of 2025, enabling infrastructure projects including 6,000-trader capacity markets and positioning the municipality to attract private investors for market redevelopment and a 24-hour economy hub.
16 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
An engineer argues that flood damage in Ghana depends on preventive measures taken before rains arrive, not just rainfall intensity, and that public actions like dumping refuse into gutters worsen the problem by clogging drainage systems.
15 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Adentan High Court has ordered that Greater Accra Regional Minister Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo be served with a motion on notice seeking her committal for contempt of court. The order follows a dispute over the development of land earmarked for fencing the Dodowa Forest, which is the subject of ongoing litigation between an applicant and the Attorney-General.
14 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Greater Accra Regional Security Council has identified flood-prone communities across the region for heightened monitoring following Ghana Meteorological Agency forecasts of 100–150mm rainfall in June. Residents in the identified areas have been urged to remain vigilant and comply with safety directives as authorities intensify flood preparedness measures.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Greater Accra Regional Security Council has announced heightened security and flood prevention measures ahead of the rainy season peak and Homowo Festival, identifying multiple flood-prone areas and directing MMDCEs to intensify sanitation and drainage clearance activities.
10 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Greater Accra Regional Security Council has declared heightened operational readiness ahead of peak rains and Homowo festivities, having developed a comprehensive response plan to mitigate flood risks and ensure security after identifying several flood-prone communities and high-risk locations across the region.
10 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Greater Accra Regional Coordinating Council says prank calls and circulation of fake flood videos are disrupting rescue operations and diverting emergency resources from genuine victims of flooding in the Greater Accra Region. The council states that emergency response agencies have been inundated with false distress reports, forcing them to expend time and resources on non-existent emergencies.
9 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Governance expert Prof. Baffour Agyemang-Duah has raised concerns about the increasing number of awards being presented to public officials by private organisations, arguing that democratic accountability and electoral judgment, rather than award schemes without transparent criteria, should be the true measure of their performance.
9 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Greater Accra Regional Minister Linda Ocloo says she was not surprised by receiving a Best Regional Minister Award, describing it as recognition of her work on sanitation, chieftaincy disputes, street lighting, and boundary issues in the region.
9 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, Minister of Finance, has been named the Overall Best Performing Minister at the 6th Ghana Minister of the Year Awards, recognized for his distinguished service and performance at the Ministry of Finance. The awards ceremony, held in Accra, celebrated excellence in public service and impactful leadership in governance during the 2025 review period.
8 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, Finance Minister, was adjudged Overall Best Minister of the Year 2025–2026 at the 6th Ghana Minister of the Year Awards held in Accra. Other ministers honoured included Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa as Best Young Minister and John Abdulai Jinapor as Best Innovation Minister.
8 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang visited a collapsed four-storey building at Avenor Industrial Area in Accra where two persons are believed trapped, calling on Ghanaians to abide by the law and act responsibly to prevent avoidable disasters. She stressed the importance of accountability in the construction sector and strict compliance with building regulations.
8 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Greater Accra Regional Coordinating Council warned that prank and false emergency reports to agencies including NADMO, the Ghana Police Service, the Ghana National Fire Service, and the National Ambulance Service are diverting critical resources and attention away from genuine emergencies as flooding affects parts of Greater Accra, and has appealed to residents to use emergency lines only for legitimate emergencies.
7 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Vice President Prof Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang visited victims of a June 3 fire at Accra Central Market and adjoining police barracks annex, donating relief items including 100 mattresses, 300 blankets, 300 mosquito nets, 30 cartons of cooking oil and clothing. She called for a comprehensive assessment of the destruction and measures to prevent future incidents.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Following a multi-storey building collapse at Adenta, a major fire in the Central Business District, and widespread flooding, the Greater Accra Regional Minister has announced sweeping enforcement and regulatory measures, including an audit of all multi-storey buildings, citing years of unauthorised construction, waste disposal, and weak enforcement as contributing factors.
4 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Greater Accra Regional Coordinating Council has denied reports that it sanctioned livestock sales on the Kanda Highway and other principal streets in Accra, stating it has been working to dismantle illegal roadside markets and has convened stakeholder engagement sessions to address environmental and security challenges.
29 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ga Traditional Council has called for forgiveness of Greater Accra Regional Minister Linda Ocloo following public backlash over comments she made regarding staff postings to northern Ghana, characterizing the incident as an "unfortunate lapse in communication" rather than malice. The Council acknowledged that the remarks generated concern among northerners but said they were not intended to demean or insult the dignity of the people of the North.
7 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Greater Accra Regional Minister Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo has apologised for remarks suggesting that postings to northern Ghana could be viewed as punishment, calling them a "genuine slip in communication" that did not reflect official Public Service policy on staff transfers.
6 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Greater Accra Region's May Day celebration at Black Star Square on Friday omitted the traditional march past and parade by workers, instead featuring a lively two-hour ceremony with over hundred workers and performances. The Regional Minister addressed workers on government commitments to tackling low wages, pension disparities, income inequality, and informal sector challenges, and announced consideration of an Independent Emoluments Commission and pension system review.
5 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Greater Accra Regional Security Council has scheduled a demolition exercise from April 28–30 at the Sakumo Ramsar Site in Tema West to remove unauthorised structures and address encroachment and environmental degradation. Regional Minister Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo warned that authorities would enforce regulations protecting the wetland and cautioned developers against any activities within Ramsar sites.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →