MAHAMA OUSTS ANNE SENSA DALY FROM NHIA BOARD OVER LICENSING ISSUES

President John Dramani Mahama has reportedly taken the decision to remove Anne Sansa Daly from her position on the Board of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), following issues related to licensing compliance. The move is said to be part of broader efforts by the government to strengthen regulatory oversight within the country’s health insurance framework.

Sources close to the Presidency indicate that the decision stemmed from concerns over professional licensing and administrative conduct, which allegedly conflicted with the standards expected of board members overseeing the NHIA. Though specific details surrounding the nature of the licensing concerns have not been officially disclosed, it is understood that the action aligns with ongoing reforms aimed at sanitizing the leadership and operations of state health institutions.

The NHIA plays a central role in implementing Ghana’s National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), and recent developments have seen increased scrutiny of the authority's leadership and service delivery mechanisms. The removal of Daly is thus viewed as part of a wider agenda by the Mahama administration to enhance accountability and professionalism within the sector.

Government officials have yet to issue a formal statement, but political observers interpret the dismissal as a strong signal that the President is committed to upholding integrity in public office, particularly in institutions critical to social welfare.