The Office of the Minister for Education has announced that the Education Minister, Haruna Iddrisu, as well as the Deputy Minister for Communications and Digital Technology, Mohammed Adams Sukparu, were involved in a road accident earlier today and are in stable condition.
According to a press statement issued on February 12, the accident occurred on the Bolgatanga–Tumu road while the ministers were travelling to the Upper West Region for official engagements.
“The Office of the Honourable Minister for Education, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, wishes to inform the general 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 earlier today,” they wrote.
“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.”
It however assured the public that all members of the convoy were safe and receiving medical care.
“All members of the convoy are currently in stable condition and receiving the necessary medical attention.”
The Office also expressed gratitude to those who assisted at the scene.
“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.”
