The North East Regional Minister, Ibrahim Tia, has dismissed claims that an ambulance assigned to Nakpanduri has been permanently relocated to Nalerigu, assuring residents that the redeployment was only a temporary emergency measure.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, September 10, the Minister explained that the decision followed a tragic accident on the Nalerigu–Gbintri road on September 6, 2025, which claimed several lives and left others critically injured. At the time of the incident, the East Mamprusi Municipal Assembly’s ambulance was out of service, prompting the urgent redeployment of the Nakpanduri ambulance to Nalerigu to support emergency response efforts.
“I wish to state categorically that I have not directed the permanent relocation of the Nakpanduri ambulance to Nalerigu,” Mr. Tia stressed. “The sole reason for its deployment was to support emergency response efforts during a tragic situation.”
He noted that the vehicle is currently stationed at the Baptist Medical Centre (BMC), the region’s main referral hospital, until repairs on the East Mamprusi ambulance are completed. Once those repairs are done, the Nakpanduri ambulance will be returned to its original station.
The Minister cautioned against misinformation and politicisation of the issue, stressing that the intervention was solely aimed at saving lives.
“This decision must not be misconstrued as a reassignment of ownership,” he said. “It is a temporary and necessary measure to ensure that no lives are lost due to logistical challenges.”
Mr. Tia urged residents to remain calm and assured them that all districts in the region will continue to have access to emergency services. He also appealed to stakeholders to keep health and emergency issues free from political interference.
“Human life must always come first,” he concluded.
