The Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo, has faced repeated public criticism in her nine months in office.

Her aggressive drive to decongest Accra and clear waterways through demolition exercises has already divided opinion.

But what has sparked even sharper backlash are her public utterances, which have, on several occasions, stirred national debate.

Here are three key instances where the minister's pronouncements have triggered controversy: 1.