The demand comes after her controversial remarks linking the tragic death of Charles Amissah, a hit-and-run victim, to the stalled Agenda 111 hospital project.
The incident that sparked outrage was the widely reported “No Bed Syndrome” case, where Amissah lost his life after being denied admission at
multiple hospitals due to a lack of available beds.
While the tragedy drew sympathy nationwide, Ayensu-Danquah’s comments suggesting that the Agenda 111 project could have prevented such deaths were met with sharp criticism.
Alhaji Kamal-Deen Abdulai accused the Deputy Minister of politicizing a human tragedy, arguing that her remarks were insensitive and an attempt to deflect responsibility.
“President Mahama must sack Deputy Health Minister Grace Ayensu-Danquah for politicising the ‘No Bed Syndrome’ case that led to the death of hit-and-run victim Charles Amissah,” Abdulai declared, stressing that the issue should be treated as a matter of public health and accountability, not political point-scoring.
The “No Bed Syndrome” has long been a sore point in Ghana’s healthcare system, symbolizing the strain on medical infrastructure and the urgent need for reforms.
The Agenda 111 project, launched to build district and regional hospitals across the country, has faced delays and criticism over its execution.
Ayensu-Danquah’s attempt to tie Amissah’s death to the project reignited debates about whether government initiatives are being used as political tools rather than solutions to pressing health challenges.
The comments have sparked mixed reactions. Some sympathizers of the ruling party argue that the Deputy Minister was merely highlighting the importance of completing Agenda 111 to prevent future tragedies.
Others, however, side with Abdulai, insisting that her remarks were inappropriate and detracted from the real issue—ensuring hospitals are adequately resourced to save lives.
Civil society groups have also weighed in, urging leaders to focus on practical solutions rather than trading political accusations.
For many Ghanaians, the tragedy underscores the urgent need for systemic reforms in healthcare delivery, including better emergency response systems, increased hospital capacity, and improved resource allocation.
Whether President Mahama will heed Abdulai’s call remains uncertain. However, the controversy has once again placed healthcare at the center of Ghana’s political discourse.
The demand for accountability, transparency, and depoliticization of health issues is growing louder, as citizens expect leaders to prioritize lives over political narratives.
The fate of Deputy Minister Ayensu-Danquah now hangs in the balance, but one thing is clear: the “No Bed Syndrome” tragedy has reignited national conversations about the state of healthcare in Ghana and the urgent need for reforms that go beyond politics.