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Linda Ocloo

Also known as: Ms Ocloo · Greater Accra Regional Minister Linda Ocloo · Madam Ocloo · Jonelle Ocloo · Ms Linda Ocloo

Greater Accra Regional Minister overseeing flooding mitigation, waterway reclamation, and accountability for officials approving unauthorised construction.

2026-04-282026-09-20

In coverage

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May 2026
6 MayJoy Online
The Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Ocloo, has issued an apology following public backlash over remarks suggesting that postings to northern Ghana could be perceived as punitive. …
Greater Accra Minister retracts ‘Northern posting’ comment, issues apology
6 MayJoy Online
The Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Ocloo, has apologised over comments in a widely circulated video in which she suggested that postings to the northern part of Ghana could be seen as a form of punishment. …
Greater Accra Minister apologises over Northern posting remarks
5 MayJoy Online
… Speaking to JoyNews during the exercise, Greater Accra Regional Minister Linda Ocloo said the government remains committed to enforcing environmental regulations. …
Illegal structures on Ramsar Site pulled down in demolition exercise at Sakumono
4 MayJoy Online
The Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Ocloo, has expressed satisfaction with the conduct of the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) on its first day after touring selected centres across the region on Monday, May 4. …
Greater Accra Minister satisfied with BECE conduct after monitoring centres
April 2026
30 AprDaily Guide
… Speaking at the opening session in Accra, the Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Ocloo, said the training would equip stakeholders with the knowledge required to guide planning decisions, mitigate risks, and strengthen community resilience. …
Stakeholders Discuss Akosombo-Kpong Dams Impact Plan
28 AprDaily Guide
A Ghanaian property owner based in Canada, Bernard Oduro, has accused the Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Ocloo, of allegedly trespassing on his land at Dodowa in the Greater Accra Region. …
Dodowa Land Dispute: Minister Accused Of Trespassing

Society

Demolition begins at Laboma Beach after 21-day eviction ultimatum

The News

Authorities have begun demolishing structures at Laboma Beach in the La Dade-Kotopon Municipality following a 21-day eviction ultimatum issued by the Greater Accra Regional Security Council on August 7, targeting buildings occupying the protected buffer zone of the Kpeshie Lagoon. The exercise is part of efforts to address siltation and unauthorised developments contributing to flooding in Greater Accra.

13 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 13 September

Demolition begins at Laboma Beach after 21-day eviction ultimatum
Authorities have begun demolishing structures at Laboma Beach in the La Dade-Kotopon Municipality following a 21-day eviction ultimatum issued by the Greater Accra Regional Security Council on August 7, targeting buildings occupying the protected buffer zone of the Kpeshie Lagoon. The exercise is part of efforts to address siltation and unauthorised developments contributing to flooding in Greater Accra.
13 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 26 August

Accra tricycle and motorcycle operators must affix reflective stickers
Tricycle and motorcycle operators in the Greater Accra Region must affix reflective stickers to their vehicles by the end of August to improve night visibility and reduce road crashes, or face arrest. The DVLA and Accra Metropolitan Assembly require the stickers, helmets, and reflective jackets as safety measures, with stickers costing no more than GH¢100.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 10 August

Police Ladies win inaugural Women's KGL Democracy Cup
Police Ladies defeated Army Ladies 1-0 in the maiden Women's KGL Democracy Cup final at McDan Park in La on Friday, August 7, 2026, with Fidus Yakubu scoring the decisive goal before half-time. The event, spearheaded by Speaker Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, aims to strengthen the relationship between sport and national institutions while promoting women's football in Ghana.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 7 August

REGSEC orders Laboma businesses to vacate Kpeshie Lagoon buffer zone
The Greater Accra Regional Security Council has issued a 21-day ultimatum to residents and businesses occupying the protected buffer zone of the Kpeshie Lagoon at Laboma Beach to vacate ahead of demolition, citing siltation and unauthorised developments that have worsened flooding in the region.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Greater Accra Minister orders 21-day Kpeshie Lagoon buffer zone evacuation
The Greater Accra Regional Minister has given residents and property owners at Kpeshie Lagoon's buffer zone at Laboma Beach 21 days to vacate or remove structures before demolition, as part of efforts to reclaim waterways and address flooding.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
GARCC to enforce 50-metre waterway buffer in Accra
The Greater Accra Regional Coordinating Council has announced measures to enforce a mandatory 50-metre buffer zone along major water bodies in the capital, with all illegal structures within the areas set to be demolished. The exercise will begin in Ayawaso Central, La Dade-Kotopon and the Accra Metropolitan Assembly, as part of government efforts to address recurring flooding.
7 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Thursday 6 August

REGSEC to demolish structures at Laboma, Agbogbloshie to reduce flooding
The Greater Accra Regional Security Council plans to begin demolitions next week at Laboma and Agbogbloshie, targeting unauthorised structures built on waterways to help curb flooding in Accra. The exercise follows recent clean-up campaigns and earlier demolitions after June 29 floods, as authorities work to restore waterways and improve drainage infrastructure.
6 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 21 July

US immigration judge's ruling on Ofori-Atta does not prevent extradition
A US immigration judge granted former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta permanent residency, finding insufficient evidence from Ghana's Office of the Special Prosecutor to support opposition to his application. According to immigration lawyer Jonelle Ocloo, the ruling concerns only his immigration status and does not prevent Ghana from pursuing extradition, though American courts would require compelling evidence.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 18 July

Energy Commission targets 20% building energy use cut in five years
Ghana's Energy Commission has set a goal to reduce building energy consumption by 20 per cent within five years by integrating energy efficiency requirements into local government permitting processes. The Commission developed a Building Energy Efficiency Guideline with three compliance pathways to ensure buildings meet appropriate energy performance standards.
18 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 11 July

Greater Accra Regional Minister warns MMDCEs over illegal building permits
The Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Ocloo, has warned that any MMDCE found to have approved construction on waterways or unauthorised locations will be dismissed, as investigations into permits for buildings on waterways intensify to hold officials accountable for developments contributing to flooding.
11 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 10 July

Mahama urges Ghana to end drain dumping amid June floods
President John Dramani Mahama warned Ghanaians against indiscriminate waste dumping into drains during a National Clean-Up Exercise in Accra on July 10, 2026, citing the June 29 floods as a turning point for environmental behaviour change. He inspected the Alajo drains with regional and corporate officials, including Zoomlion, which deployed logistics for the exercise, and disclosed plans for a monthly national clean-up day.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
MMDCEs who approve waterway buildings will lose jobs
Greater Accra Regional Minister Linda Ocloo has warned that any MMDCE found to have authorised construction on waterways will be removed from office, following President Mahama's directive to sanction officials who approve such developments in unauthorised areas that contribute to flooding.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 9 July

Greater Accra clean-up waste will be properly managed, Ocloo assures
The Greater Accra Regional Minister says waste from the upcoming national clean-up exercise will be properly managed through transfer sites at Achimota, Opeibea, Pantang, Ashaiman, and Mallam, with final disposal at the Adepa landfill, which has sufficient capacity.
9 July 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama, VP join national sanitation clean-up exercise
President John Mahama and Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang will participate in a national clean-up exercise scheduled for July 10–11, 2026, aimed at improving sanitation and reducing flooding risk. The exercise follows recommendations by the Post-Flood Mitigation Committee and will involve MPs, MMDCEs, traditional leaders, and residents.
9 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Over 500 police deployed for national cleaning exercise
More than 500 police officers from the Accra Regional Police Command have been deployed across Greater Accra to provide security and participate in a two-day National General Cleaning exercise ordered by President Mahama following recent floods, scheduled for July 10–11.
9 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Greater Accra launches Green Heart clean-up ahead of rain season
The Greater Accra Region is conducting a major clean-up exercise on Friday as part of a government post-flood mitigation plan. The "Green Heart" campaign aims to clear drains and public waterways in communities affected by recent flooding, with similar national cleaning days declared for seven flood-affected regions on July 10–11, 2026.
9 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Greater Accra authorities demolish structures blocking waterways
The Greater Accra Regional Minister says authorities have begun quietly demolishing structures obstructing drains and waterways to prevent flooding, with the military tasked to support the effort. The demolitions are part of a nationwide clean-up exercise scheduled for July 10–11.
9 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 16 June

Ghana Business League Awards 2026 set for June in Accra
The fourth edition of the Ghana Business League Awards will take place on June 27, 2026, at Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City, recognising leading businesses and corporate executives across the country's manufacturing, supply and service sectors. The event, organised by Maven Communications and Zeliatte Media with support from Africaworks, is expected to attract business leaders, policymakers, investors and government ministers.
16 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Ghana Business League Awards 2026 to celebrate corporate excellence
Organisers of the Ghana Business League Awards announced plans for the fourth edition, scheduled for June 27, 2026, at the Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City in Accra. The awards will recognise outstanding performance across Ghana's manufacturing, supply and service sectors and are expected to bring together senior business executives, policymakers, industry leaders and members of the diplomatic community.
16 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 9 June

Mahama bars ministers from accepting awards without presidency approval
President John Dramani Mahama has directed ministers, CEOs of state institutions and political appointees to seek prior presidential approval before accepting awards from private organisations, a measure aimed at protecting public service integrity and verifying the credibility of awarding bodies.
9 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
Big Events Ghana defends Linda Ocloo award amid flooding criticism
The founder of Big Events Ghana has defended honouring Greater Accra Regional Minister Linda Ocloo at the Ghana Ministers Awards, saying the decision was based on measurable performance during a defined assessment period (2025 to May 2026) rather than public sentiment over recent flooding incidents in Accra.
9 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Awards organisers defend Ocloo minister award despite flood backlash
The founder of Big Events Ghana defended naming Greater Accra Regional Minister Linda Ocloo as the country's best-performing minister, arguing that the award was based on performance between 2025 and May 2026, before recent flooding incidents in Accra. The Presidency distanced itself from the recognition, stating it was a private organisation's assessment, not official government evaluation.
9 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 7 June

Building collapse at North Industrial Area; rescue operation underway
A building collapsed at North Industrial Area around 4:25 a.m., triggering emergency response from the Ghana National Fire Service, Ghana Police Service, and Ghana Armed Forces. Greater Accra Regional Minister Linda Ocloo says the priority is rescuing victims now that excavators have arrived at the scene.
7 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Authorities focus on rescuing victims from North Industrial building collapse
Greater Accra Regional Minister Linda Ocloo says excavators have arrived at the collapsed building in the North Industrial Area and authorities are fully focused on rescuing victims trapped beneath the rubble. The incident occurred at about 4:25 a.m., involving response personnel from the Ghana National Fire Service, Ghana Police Service and Ghana Armed Forces.
7 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 9 May

Minister's comments reveal transfers used as punishment
Lawyer Samson Lardy Anyenini has condemned comments by Greater Accra Regional Minister Linda Ocloo suggesting directors were transferred north as punishment for incompetence, arguing such transfers have long been used by politicians to punish opponents. Following these comments, professionals have reportedly contacted Anyenini alleging they were transferred to the northern part of the country after the 2024 government change.
9 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 8 May

AMA gives Lapaz roadside traders seven-day deadline
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly has ordered traders operating on streets and pavements at Lapaz to vacate within seven days, or face enforcement action. The directive is part of efforts to decongest the area and improve traffic flow; some affected traders are being temporarily relocated to markets in Achimota, Kisseman, and Abeka.
8 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 7 May

Greater Accra Minister Apologises For Northern Transfer Comments
Regional Minister Linda Ocloo apologised for remarks describing transfers to northern Ghana as punitive action against officials who had issued illegal development permits, stating the comments were a "genuine slip in communication" that did not reflect established Public Service policies.
7 May 2026 · Daily Guide →

Wednesday 6 May

Minority condemns minister's remarks on northern transfers as punishment
The Minority Caucus has condemned Greater Accra Regional Minister Linda Ocloo's comments suggesting public officials could be transferred to northern Ghana as a form of punishment, arguing the remarks undermine national unity and reinforce negative stereotypes about the north.
6 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Northern leaders demand Ocloo resignation over punishment remarks
Leaders from Ghana's five northern regions are calling for the resignation or dismissal of Greater Accra Regional Minister Linda Ocloo after she suggested that postings to northern Ghana could be used as administrative punishment. The group described her remarks as "a reckless affront to the dignity of an entire people," while Ocloo later apologized for what she called a "genuine slip in communication."
6 May 2026 · Joy Online →
NPP aide calls on regional minister to resign over posting remarks
Dennis Miracles Aboagye, aide to NPP Flagbearer Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has called on Greater Accra Regional Minister Linda Ocloo to resign over controversial public remarks about postings to northern Ghana. The Minister apologized for the statement, describing it as a "genuine slip in communication," but Aboagye argues that an apology alone is insufficient and that she should step down to allow others to project a more unifying public image.
6 May 2026 · Joy Online →