Ghanaian journalist Kwame Nkrumah Tikese has voiced strong criticism against the Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, following his outburst at personnel from the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) during a significant fire outbreak in Adum, Kumasi, on March 21, 2025. Tikese articulated his concerns during his morning show on Okay FM, broadcasted on March 25, 2025. He asserted that the minister lacks the necessary technical expertise to evaluate the fire incident and thus had no justification to reprimand the fire officers in such an aggressive manner.
“The Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Amoakohene, is engaging in too much showmanship,” Tikese remarked. He criticized the minister for surrounding himself with bloggers to gain social media notoriety instead of attending to his essential duties. He posed pointed questions, stating, “Since when did a medical doctor turn into a fire officer for him to go to a fire scene and start ranting? Does it mean that the fire service personnel present had no knowledge of how to quench the fire?” His comments reflect a growing concern over public officials prioritizing personal branding over their responsibilities.
Tikese went further to challenge Dr. Amoakohene’s authority and understanding of fire emergencies, emphasizing that the firefighters involved are trained professionals who are well-equipped to handle such situations. He urged the minister to redirect his energies toward addressing the pressing issue of illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey, rampant in the Ashanti Region. “If you really want to show leadership, channel that energy into fighting galamsey, which is destroying our lands and water bodies,” he stated emphatically.
The journalist cautioned Dr. Amoakohene that his current approach could ultimately harm his reputation, potentially leading to him being remembered as one of the worst Ashanti Regional Ministers in history. “There was no clear access to the fire scene, so what did you expect the fire service personnel to do? Fly?” he questioned. Tikese concluded with a call for serious reflection, emphasizing that the minister’s actions need to be more grounded in understanding rather than public spectacle.
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