The Minister in Charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has strongly refuted claims that the recently dismissed board member of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), Ann Sansa Daly, was the personal physician of former President John Dramani Mahama.
Speaking in an interview, Kwakye Ofosu clarified that Ms. Daly has no professional or personal affiliation with the former President.
He further urged the public to disregard the misinformation being circulated, particularly by figures aligned with the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), whom he accused of deliberately spreading falsehoods.
“It is absolutely untrue that she was President Mahama’s personal physician—never. I know President Mahama’s doctor personally; he’s a seasoned and knowledgeable professional who has served him for years. This lady [Sansa Daly] has no ties whatsoever to the President,” he stated.
“The NPP has gained notoriety for pushing fake news, and such claims should not be entertained. I can say on authority that she is in no way connected to President Mahama,” he added.
Ann Sansa Daly was appointed to the NHIA Board but had her appointment swiftly revoked just days later, triggering public debate and scrutiny. The controversy deepened amid concerns from the medical community that Ms. Daly lacks the legal authority to practise medicine in Ghana.
Her prior appearances on television offering medical advice further fueled the backlash, with many questioning her credentials.
In a statement dated May 23, the Presidency announced that Professor Dr. (Med) Ernest Yorke, current Vice President of the Ghana Medical Association (GMA), has been nominated to replace her. He is expected to be sworn in shortly.
While the official statement did not outline reasons for Daly’s dismissal, sources suggest mounting pressure from healthcare professionals and civil society organizations played a significant role in the decision.
The Ministry of Health has also clarified that Daly was never officially sworn in as a member of the NHIA Board.
