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Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo

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 who has overseen sanitation, chieftaincy disputes, street lighting, and boundary issues in the region.

2026-04-272026-10-30
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  1. June 2026

  2. Business & 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

  3. Business & 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 entry

  4. Joy 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 reactions

  5. Joy Online

    The Adentan High Court (2) has ordered that the Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo, be served with a motion on notice seeking her committal for contempt of court. …

    High Court orders Greater Accra Regional Minister to be served for alleged contempt

  6. Joy Online

    … In a statement issued on June 10, 2026, and signed by the Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo, REGSEC outlined several communities considered vulnerable to flooding and requiring urgent attention. …

    Greater Accra REGSEC lists flood-prone areas as GMet forecasts 100–150mm rainfall in June

  7. The Ghanaian Times

    … The decision was taken following an emergency meeting of the Council chaired by the Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo. …

    Greater Accra REGSEC intensifies flood preparedness and security measures ahead of Homowo Festival

  8. Joy Online

    … According to a statement issued on Wednesday, June 10, and signed by the Greater Accra Regional Minister and Chairperson of REGSEC, Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo, the move follows an emergency review of the region’s flood vulnerabilities and security concerns. …

    Greater Accra REGSEC declares heightened security readiness ahead of peak rains, Homowo festivities

  9. The Ghanaian Times

    … A statement signed by the Greater Accra Regional Minister and Chairperson of the Regional Security Council (REGSEC), Mrs Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo, said the development was particularly worrying at a time when emergency personnel were working around the clock to rescue strande …

    Prank calls, fake flood videos disrupting rescue efforts — GARCC

  10. Joy Online

    … His remarks come amid ongoing debate over the Ghana Ministers of State Excellence Honours, which recently recognised several government officials, including Greater Accra Regional Minister Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo. …

    Prof. Agyemang-Duah questions credibility of awards for public officials

  11. Joy Online

    The Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo, has said she was not taken aback by her recognition as Best Regional Minister, maintaining that the award is a reflection of the work she has undertaken since assuming office. …

    Linda Ocloo says Best Regional Minister Award reflects her performance
Society

Ga Mantse urges healthcare system not tied to poverty

The News

The Ga Mantse called for a healthcare system ensuring poverty does not determine who receives life-saving treatment, noting that no Ghanaian should be denied quality care because they cannot afford it. He praised the Ghana Medical Trust Fund as a significant intervention for families struggling with specialised healthcare costs and urged stakeholders to ensure vulnerable Ghanaians are not excluded due to financial circumstances.

9 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 9 October

  1. Ga Mantse urges healthcare system not tied to poverty

    The Ga Mantse called for a healthcare system ensuring poverty does not determine who receives life-saving treatment, noting that no Ghanaian should be denied quality care because they cannot afford it. He praised the Ghana Medical Trust Fund as a significant intervention for families struggling with specialised healthcare costs and urged stakeholders to ensure vulnerable Ghanaians are not excluded due to financial circumstances.

    9 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 8 October

  1. Mahama Cares pledges non-partisan healthcare support access

    The Ghana Medical Trust Fund (Mahama Cares) has reaffirmed that political affiliation will not determine access to medical support, with the Fund's Administrator stating healthcare assistance will be based on medical needs rather than political affiliations. Medical professionals will assess patients and determine beneficiaries to protect vulnerable populations from discrimination.

    8 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 4 August

  1. Minister, Mayor present Mahama's Homowo donation to Ga Council

    The Greater Accra Regional Minister and Accra Mayor presented assorted food items and beverages to the Ga Traditional Council on behalf of President Mahama in support of this year's Homowo Festival, comprising 119 bags of maize, 119 containers of palm oil, and various alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.

    4 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 29 July

  1. Gender minister visits Bukom after fatal road crash

    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 →

Monday 13 July

  1. Veep commends Ghanaians participating in national cleanup exercise

    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 →

Thursday 2 July

  1. Greater Accra Minister orders fair relief distribution after floods

    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 →

  2. Ga Mantse calls for unity against Accra's recurring floods

    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 →

Wednesday 1 July

  1. Ga Mantse urges collective action on Accra's recurring flooding crisis

    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 →

  2. Greater Accra minister pledges continued support for flood victims

    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 →

Monday 29 June

  1. Three deaths from electrocution in Accra's Alajo floods

    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 →

Tuesday 16 June

  1. Korle-Klottey Municipality revenue surges 72% to GH₵40m in 2025

    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 →

  2. Korle-Klottey Municipality IGF surges 72% to GH₵40m

    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 →

Monday 15 June

  1. Flooding requires year-round community action beyond heavy rainfall

    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 →

Sunday 14 June

  1. High Court orders contempt motion for Greater Accra Regional Minister

    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 →

Thursday 11 June

  1. Greater Accra identifies flood-prone areas as June rainfall forecast rises

    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 →

Wednesday 10 June

  1. Greater Accra Region boosts flood, security measures for Homowo

    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 →

  2. Greater Accra REGSEC declares heightened security readiness for rains, Homowo

    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 →

Tuesday 9 June

  1. Prank calls and fake flood videos hampering rescue efforts

    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 →

  2. Prof. Agyemang-Duah questions credibility of private awards for officials

    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 →

  3. Greater Accra Regional Minister says award reflects her work

    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 →

Monday 8 June

  1. Finance Minister Ato Forson named Overall Best Performing Minister

    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 →

  2. Finance Minister Ato Forson wins Ghana Minister of the Year 2025-2026

    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 →

  3. Building collapse in Accra traps two; VP urges law compliance

    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 →

Sunday 7 June

  1. False emergency calls divert resources from genuine flooding crises

    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 →

Friday 5 June

  1. Vice President donates relief items to Accra market fire victims

    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 →

Thursday 4 June

  1. Accra minister orders audit after building collapse, fire, floods

    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 →

Friday 29 May

  1. Greater Accra Regional Council denies authorising livestock sales on streets

    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 →

Thursday 7 May

  1. Ga Traditional Council defends minister over northern Ghana comments

    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 →

Wednesday 6 May

  1. Greater Accra Regional Minister apologises for viral transfer comments

    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 →

Tuesday 5 May

  1. Accra observes May Day without march-past ceremony

    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 →

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