Ga Mantse King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II Discharged from UGMC Following Oti Region Road Accident

The Ga Mantse, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, has been officially discharged from the University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC) following a road accident in the Oti Region earlier this week. The King was admitted to the facility for observation and recovery after his vehicle was involved in an incident on the Pai-Katanga stretch of the Oti highway. His discharge on February 21, 2026, marks the end of a period of concern for the Ga Traditional Council and the public, with medical officials clearing the traditional leader to return home after ensuring his condition was stable.

The accident occurred on February 17 as the King was returning to Accra from a high-profile visit to Tamale in the Northern Region. Palace sources indicated that the trip was part of a strategic mission to strengthen relationships and foster unity among traditional leaders across Ghana. Despite the seriousness of the road incident, which occurred during the long journey back to the capital, no fatalities were reported. The King has since expressed his profound gratitude to the emergency responders, the medical team at UGMC, and the general public for their swift intervention and overwhelming support during his brief hospitalization.

Prominent figures, including President John Dramani Mahama, visited the King shortly before his discharge to offer their well-wishes. President Mahama visited the medical center on the evening of February 21, highlighting the significance of the Ga Mantse’s role in the national social fabric. The prompt attendance of the police at the scene of the accident and the subsequent care provided at the UGMC have been credited with ensuring a smooth recovery process for the monarch, who appeared in good spirits during the high-level visit.

With the King now out of the hospital, the Ga Traditional Council has begun preparations for his first public appearance since the accident. This development brings a sense of relief to the Ga State, which had been in a state of high tension following the news of the crash. The King’s safe return is expected to allow him to resume his traditional duties and continue his efforts in building inter-regional traditional alliances, which was the primary goal of his recent journey to the north.