The former Sawla-Tuna-Kalba District Chief Executive (DCE), Barikisu Losina, recently relieved of her duties by Presiden Akufo-Addo, has been involved in a car crash.

The incident occurred on Saturday, February 3, 2024, near Guripe on the Sawla-Damongo Road, just one day after her dismissal.

Traveling to Tamale with her child and a driver from the assembly, Barikisu Losina was reportedly involved in the accident, and the circumstances surrounding the crash remain unclear.

Following the incident, the former DCE and the other occupants of the vehicle are currently receiving medical treatment at St. Anne’s Hospital in Damongo, according to a Citinewsroom report. However, the details of their injuries have not been disclosed.

President Akufo-Addo had dismissed 24 Municipal and District Chief Executives, including Barikisu Losina, on January 2, 2024, without providing specific reasons for the dismissals.

In a subsequent statement dated January 3, 2024, the President nominated 26 new Municipal and District Chief Executives, citing the authority granted by Article 243 (3) b of the Constitution and Section 20 (3) (b) of the Local Government Act, 2014, (Act 936) as the basis for his decision to replace the ousted officials.