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The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has been discharged from the hospital following a road traffic accident.
A statement issued by the Ministry of Education on Saturday, February 14, 2026, confirmed that the Minister has been released from the 37 Military Hospital, where he was receiving medical care.
“The Office of the Honourable Minister for Education announces that Hon. Haruna Iddrisu has been discharged from the 37 Military Hospital following a road traffic accident,” the statement read.
According to the Ministry, the Minister is in good spirits and has been advised to take time off to rest as part of his recovery process.
“He is in good spirits and has been advised to rest as part of his recovery,” the statement added.
The Minister also expressed appreciation to the medical team that attended to him and to members of the public who offered prayers and support during the period.
Read the full statement below
Background
The Minister for Education and the Deputy Minister for Communications and Digital Technology, Mohammed Adams Sukparu, were involved in a road crash on the Bolgatanga-Tumu Road on Thursday, February 12, 2026.
The crash occurred while the ministers and their respective teams were travelling to official engagements in the Upper West Region.
The Ministers were on their way 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.
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