Drama Unfolds As Serwaa Amihere Slams Greater Accra Regional Minister on Live TV for ‘Bogus’ Apology
- Serwaa Amihere has criticised the Greater Accra Regional Minister's public apology over her controversial remarks about the northern regions on live TV
- In a video, the media personality questioned the sincerity of Linda Ocloo's apology and her vetting process in the parliament house in 2025
- Serwaa Amihere's response to the Greater Accra Regional Minister's public apology has stirred mixed reactions from Ghanaian social media users
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Renowned Ghanaian media personality and lawyer Serwaa Amihere has slammed the Greater Accra Regional Minister Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo over her apology for her recent unsavoury remarks about the Northern Region.
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On Tuesday, May 5, 2026, Linda Ocloo received backlash after a viral video of her making comments suggesting that public officials could be transferred to northern Ghana as a form of punishment surfaced on social media.
Her comments were in response to questions about some municipal officials who issued permits allowing private developers to construct in unauthorised areas.
The Greater Accra Regional Minister's comments were met with condemnation from many, including the Minority caucus in Parliament, former flagbearer of the People's National Convention (PNC) Bernard Mornah, and prominent members of her own party, the NDC.
Some leaders from the five northern regions also formally demanded her resignation or sacking of the Greater Accra Regional Minister, labelling her statements as a slur against their heritage.
The X video of the Greater Accra Regional Minister making the unsavoury comment is below:
Greater Accra Regional Minister apologises for remarks
On Wednesday, May 6, 2026, Linda Ocloo released a press statement, where she clarified that her controversial remarks did not represent her personal position or government policy on public service postings and that it was a genuine slip in communication.
“My attention has been drawn to a widely circulated video in which I made remarks suggesting that postings to the northern part of our beloved country could be considered as a form of punishment,” she stated.
“I wish to state, without reservation, that the comments captured in the video were a genuine slip in communication and do not reflect my considered views,” she added.
Linda Ocloo apologised to Ghanaians, especially individuals from the northern regions, for her controversial remarks.
The minister assured the public that postings and transfers within the public service would follow strict established regulations.
She also urged Ghanaians to accept her statement in good faith as she pledged continued service to the Greater Accra Region with integrity and accountability.
Read the statement on X below:
Serwaa Amihere slams regional minister over apology
Speaking on GHOne TV's morning show on Thursday, May 7, 2026, Serwaa Amihere expressed disappointment with Linda Ocloo's public statement.
The media personality described the Greater Accra Regional Minister's apology over her controversial remarks as 'bogus'.
She said:
"Even that apology is bogus because how do you apologise and say it has come to your attention. You opened your mouth to say something. You are apologising and you say it has come to my attention. Didn't you know what you said?"
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Serwaa criticised the Ghanaian parliament over its handling of Linda Ocloo's vetting process in 2025.
She noted that a proper vetting process would have shown the Greater Accra Regional Minister's issues.
She said:
"Parliament did us a great disservice by not vetting her because I think that we would have seen all of these things. Before people say I am against women in governance and feminism, what is wrong is wrong."
The X video of Serwaa Amihere criticising Greater Accra Regional Minister Linda Ocloo over her apology is below:
Serwaa Amihere's response to apology stirs reactions
YEN.com.gh has gathered some comments from social media users below:
MensahSaro86084 commented:
"Chief of staff should go to the north and cry. Job come."
Lechiboroni said:
"She should also keep quiet because as a lawyer/tv presenter, you can’t even chastise the current government. Just a post and delete TV presenter."
Ontheground111 wrote:
"Let's stop playing the ostrich here. We all have made this silly comments about transfers to the north before, so stop pontificating."
Serwaa Amihere named mental health campaign ambassador
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Serwaa Amihere was named as an ambassador for the Ghana’s Mental Health Authority's (MHA) Purple Month campaign.
The broadcaster received positive messages from fans as she announced the exciting new role on social media.
Source: YEN.com.gh
