The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has officially queried Ms. Bernice Aboagye, the nurse who went viral for describing the Minister of Health, Mr. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, as a “drama king” during a recent protest over unpaid salaries.
Ms. Aboagye, who works at the Nkenkensu Government Hospital gained public attention during the nationwide demonstration by nurses demanding payment of their salaries, which have been delayed for over ten months.
In a viral video from the protest, the visibly frustrated nurse accused the Health Minister of focusing on publicity stunts instead of addressing the challenges within the health sector.
“Our minister is a drama king. He’s only good at showing up for the cameras, not for the work he’s been appointed to do,” she lamented during the protest.
Her comments, however, sparked a wave of backlash on social media, with many Ghanaians condemning her for what they described as disrespectful and unprofessional conduct.
Following the public reaction, the Ghana Health Service has issued a formal query to Ms. Aboagye, summoning her to appear before a disciplinary committee to explain her comments and actions.
According to internal sources, the query cites “use of abusive language” against a government official and “tarnishing the image of the Health Ministry.”
The outcome of the disciplinary hearing will determine whether the nurse faces sanctions for professional misconduct or is cautioned and reinstated without penalty.
