Serwaa Amihere, a lawyer and media personality, has boldly fired shots at the Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Ocloo labelling her apology as bogus.
Speaking on GHOne TV, Serwaa Amihere stated, “Even that apology is bogus, because how do you apologise and say it has come to my attention. You have opened your mouth to say something, you are apologising, you are saying it has come to my attention. Didn’t you know what you said?
Parliament did us a great disservice by not vetting her, because we would have seen all of these things. In a serious country, before people say I am against women in governance, what is wrong is wrong”.
Her comments come on the back of the heels of the Greater Accra Regional Minister, who once again caused a stir with her public remarks after revealing that some officials have been transferred to the North as punishment.
According to Linda Ocloo, officials of the Greater Accra Regional Coordinating Council (GARCC) who are issuing illegal building permits have been transferred to the north, just to serve as a kind of punishment for them.
Speaking during a demolition exercise on May 5, 2026, the Greater Accra Regional Minister stated, “If you issue a permit to an illegal structure, knowing very well that the place is illegal, you will also face the law…some of them have been transferred to the north, just to serve as a kind of punishment for them, so that when they realize that what they did was wrong, they are brought back to Accra or other places.”
Meanwhile, Linda Ocloo has issued an apology, following public backlash over comments suggesting that postings to the northern part of Ghana could be perceived as a form of punishment.
According to Linda Ocloo, her remarks in the viral video were just a genuine slip, which does not reflect her considered views.
In a press statement issued by the Greater Accra Regional Coordinating Council (GARCC), the minister stated, “My attention has been drawn to a widely circulated video in which I made remarks suggesting that postings to the northern part of our beloved country could be considered as a form of punishment”.
“I wish to state, without reservation, that the comments captured in the video were a genuine slip in communication and do not reflect my considered views.”
“Regrettably, my choice of words created the unintended impression that such postings were punitive,” she said.
“I sincerely acknowledge the concerns that this has generated and offer my unreserved apology to all Ghanaians, especially my brothers and sisters in the northern regions, for any misunderstanding, offence, or discomfort caused,” she stated.
Meanwhile, Pressure is mounting on the Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Ocloo, following Leaders from the five Northern regions demanding her resignation.
The Northern leaders described the minister’s remarks as “a reckless affront to the dignity of an entire people.”
According to them, Northern Ghana is not and will never be a punishment destination.
Bernard Mornah, speaking in a statement issued on May 6, 2026, on behalf of the Northern, North East, Savannah, Upper East and Upper West regions, stated, “Northern Ghana is not – and will never be – a penal destination for administrative discipline,” the statement said. “It is a vital and indispensable part of our republic, rich in history, culture, intellect, and contribution.”
They further argued that Linda Ocloo’s explanation does not address the seriousness of the comment.
In the statement, they also described the Minister’s remarks as an irony, citing President John Dramani Mahama, whom they say has strong ties to northern Ghana.
“For a beneficiary of such leadership to publicly demean the region is not only ironic, but also reflects poor judgment,” the statement added.
They also demanded three key actions: “a formal visit by the minister to engage traditional leaders, her resignation or dismissal, and a renewed government commitment to national unity and equal respect for all regions”.
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Serwaa Amihere says the Greater Accra Regional Minister’s Apology be Bogus.
— Mr Irish (@MrIrish3) May 7, 2026
It is true. It is not only bogus, she’s insulting Ghanaians intelligence through that apology.
In any serious jurisdiction, this woman shouldn’t be at post as we speak. pic.twitter.com/TnbJhq7F3D