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Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo
Greater Accra Regional Minister
About Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo
"I have a lot of people who hate me because of the demolition exercise," Linda Ocloo said in June 2026, after being named Best Regional Minister at the Ghana Ministers of State Excellence Awards. As Greater Accra Regional Minister she has ordered the removal of buildings on waterways and Ramsar wetlands around the capital.
Greater Accra Regional Minister
Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo was appointed Greater Accra Regional Minister by President John Mahama in 2025. At her first staff durbar of 2026, on 15 January, she named sanitation, environmental management and street lighting as her priorities for the year. In May 2026 she told the region's district chief executives to be more hands-on after flooding linked to waste and blocked drains, and after heavy rain in late June she ordered emergency teams and NADMO officials into affected communities.
She received the Best Regional Minister award at the sixth Ghana Ministers of State Excellence Awards on 6 June 2026.
Court case
In June 2026 a contempt application was filed against her by Bernard Oduro, who alleged she had breached a court injunction over land earmarked for relocating the Dodowa Market. The case was adjourned to 24 June 2026; the outcome had not been reported.
Frequently asked questions about Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo
How old is Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo?
Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo is 47 years old, born February 21, 1979.
What is Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo known for?
Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo is a Greater Accra Regional Minister.
What is Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo's nationality?
Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo is Ghanaian.
Where did Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo study?
Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo studied at Advertising Association of Ghana: Degree National Insurance Commission: Diploma Cambridge Academy: Diploma Ghanata Senior High School: WASSCE Elohim Theological College & Seminary: Honoring Doctorate Degree Elohim Theological College & Seminary: Honoring Professor Methodist University: MA Banking and Finance.
Personal Information
- Date of Birth
- 21 February 1979
- Nationality
- Ghanaian
- Constituency
- Shai-Osudoku
- Political Party
- National Democratic Congress
- Region
- Greater Accra
- Religion
- Christian
Education
- Advertising Association of Ghana: Degree
- National Insurance Commission: Diploma
- Cambridge Academy: Diploma
- Ghanata Senior High School: WASSCE
- Elohim Theological College & Seminary: Honoring Doctorate Degree
- Elohim Theological College & Seminary: Honoring Professor
- Methodist University: MA Banking and Finance
Awards & Achievements
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Sources & References
- "Linda Ocloo Wins Best Regional Minister Award". Citi Newsroom. June 2026.
- "Ive Worked Hard I Deserve Best Regional Minister Award Linda Ocloo". Citi Newsroom. June 2026.
- gtarcc.gov.gh.
- "Linda Ocloo Faces Contempt Proceedings Over Alleged Violation of Court Injunction". Citi Newsroom. June 2026.
- "Greater Accra Minister Directs Mmdces to Intensify Flood Rescue Efforts". Citi Newsroom. June 2026.
- "Ocloo Linda Obenewaa Akweley". GhanaMPs.
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