THE BOARD DECIDES.THE MINISTER OVERRULES.Health Minister's CEO Reappointment Governance Scandal
THE BOARD DECIDES. THE MINISTER OVERRULES.
Under oath, it came out clear:
The UHWI Board appointed a new acting CEO. The very next day, the Minister overturned it and reappointed the previous acting CEO.
When asked if this was improper? The Permanent Secretary said: “I couldn’t answer… I did not know for a fact that the minister appointed the CEO.”
The Board Chair wasn’t even told. He found out the Minister planned to reappoint the old CEO in a private meeting, then resigned.
And what happened after? The Minister dissolved the entire Board.
This isn’t governance. It’s political interference. Boards are being sidelined, processes ignored, and accountability thrown out the window.
UHWI deserves leadership chosen on merit, not ministerial whim.
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