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The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, and the Deputy Minister for Communications and Digital Technology, Mohammed Adams Sukparu, are in stable condition following 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.

According to a statement signed by Hashmin Mohammed, Press Secretary to the Education Minister, all members of the convoy are currently in stable condition and receiving necessary medical attention.
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.

The statement did not provide details about the nature of the accident or the extent of injuries sustained by the ministers and their teams.
The Office of the Minister for Education expressed appreciation to emergency responders, health professionals, and members of the public for their swift assistance and concern.
"The Office expresses its appreciation to emergency responders, health professionals, and members of the public for their swift assistance and concern," the statement read.
It added that further updates will be communicated as necessary.
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