The Minister of Health, , was involved in what seemed to be a confrontation with an official of the management of the Tamale Teaching Hospital over the death of a patient at the facility's Accident and Emergency Ward.
In the said video posted by TV3 on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, Mintah Akandoh, accompanied by the Member of Parliament for Tamale North and Deputy Minister of Roads and Highways, Alhassan Suhuyini, during a surprise visit to the hospital could be seen demanding answers regarding the incident.
However, an exchange with a hospital official visibly displeased the minister, who expressed dissatisfaction with the manner in which the official was addressing him.
Mintah Akandoh, expressing his displeasure, could be heard saying, "Even me a minister, look at the way you are behaving in front of me, so, you can imagine how you treat others." He further went on to condemn the official's behavior, raising concerns about the facility's approach to communication, particularly in how it engages with ordinary citizens who seek medical care. "How can you behave like this.
