Haruna Iddrisu, the Minister of Education, and the Deputy Minister of Communications and Digital Technology, Mohammed Adams Sukparu, were involved in a road accident.
Reports suggest the two Ministers are in stable condition following a road accident on the Bolgatanga-Tumu Road on Thursday, February 12, 2026.
According to reports, the accident happened in the early hours of Thursday, February 12.
The two ministers in their convoys were travelling to the Upper West Region to attend the 40th anniversary celebrations of Tumu College of Education and Jahan College of Education.
In a statement issued the same day, Hashmin Mohammed, Press Secretary to the Education Minister, stated, “The Office of the Honourable Minister for Education. Hon. Haruna Iddrisu wishes to inform the public that the Minister and the Deputy Minister for Communications and Digital Technology, Hon. Mohammed Adams Sukparu, are in stable condition following a road traffic accident involving their convoy on the Bolgatanga- Tumu Road today.
The Ministers and their respective teams were en route to official engagements to commemorate the 40th Anniversary celebrations of Tumu College of Education and Jahan College of Education in the Upper West Region when the incident occurred.
All members of the convoy are currently in stable condition and receiving the necessary medical attention.
The Office expresses its appreciation to emergency responders, health professionals, and members of the public for their swift assistance and concern. Further updates will be communicated, as necessary”.
Meanwhile, some Ghanaians reacting to the news stated, “This is not the best vehicle to use on such roads, this is a luxury suv. Spreedy recovery to them”.
“That road is bad. I took my mom’s funeral from Wa through Tumu to Navrongo earlier this year; it’s terrible. Speedy”, a netizen added.
“The roads dier we all go dey top oo, if you won’t fix it be there, and the skys will also be dangerous. Safe drinking water for all or champagne for a few”, another Ghanaian added.
“Speedy recovery to them”, one more Ghanaian added.
See the post below:
BREAKING: A convoy involving Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu and Deputy Communications Minister Mohammed Adam Sukparu has been involved in an accident on the Bolgatanga-Tumu road.
— Kwaku Asante (@kwakuasanteb) February 12, 2026
Both government officials are said to be in stable condition and have been hospitalized. pic.twitter.com/MNf9Q1enMu