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
Greater Accra Regional Minister; under contempt of court motion regarding disputed forest land development in June 2026.
… A statement signed by the Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo, noted that these misleading calls are diverting critical resources and attention away from genuine emergencies where lives and property are at immediate risk. …
… Several senior government officials accompanied the Vice President during the visit, including Interior Minister Mohammed-Mubarak Muntaka, Greater Accra Regional Minister Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo, Member of Parliament for Korle Klottey, Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, and the Ma …
Greater Accra Regional Minister Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo has announced sweeping enforcement and regulatory measures following Wednesday’s building collapse at Adenta, a major fire outbreak in Accra’s Central Business District and widespread flooding across parts of the capita …
… In a rejoinder issued on Friday, 29 May 2026, the Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo, directed media houses to correct the erroneous impression created by any broadcasts depicting such information. …
… Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo, following public uproar over comments she made regarding staff postings to the northern parts of Ghana, describing the incident as “an unfortunate lapse in communication” rather than malice. …
The Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo, has apologised over comments she made suggesting that postings to northern Ghana could be seen as a form of punishment. …
… ration taking place in Koforidua under the theme: ‘Pivoting to Growth, Jobs and Sustainable Livelihoods Beyond Macroeconomic Stability.’ Delivering the keynote address, the Greater Accra Regional Minister and Member of Parliament for Shai-Osudoku, Mrs Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo …
… Addressing the first meeting of the Greater Accra Regional Coordinating Council for 2026 on April 26, Regional Minister Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo revealed that the wetland has significantly shrunk over the years due to illegal construction, indiscriminate waste disposal and ra …
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.
Why it matters
High Court contempt motion against Greater Accra Regional Minister escalates judicial oversight of executive action on the Dodowa Forest dispute.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.