Tensions flared at the Afari Military Hospital in the Ashanti Region after soldiers reportedly confronted members of the Minority Caucus on Parliament’s Health Committee who allegedly entered the facility without prior authorization.
The incident occurred during a visit by the Minority lawmakers, who were seeking to assess conditions at the hospital amid ongoing discussions surrounding healthcare delivery and emergency services in the region.
According to reports, military personnel challenged the MPs over what they described as a breach of protocol, insisting that the delegation had failed to secure the necessary permission before entering the military health facility. The confrontation led to heated exchanges between the soldiers and the lawmakers, creating a tense atmosphere within the hospital premises.
Witnesses said the situation was eventually brought under control, preventing the disagreement from escalating further. No injuries were reported during the incident.
The Afari Military Hospital, which serves both military personnel and civilians, operates under strict security protocols, with access to certain areas requiring prior approval from military authorities.
The incident comes amid heightened public interest in healthcare infrastructure and emergency medical services in the Ashanti Region, following recent concerns about congestion at major referral facilities.
Neither the military authorities nor the Minority members had issued an official statement on the matter at the time of reporting. However, the development is expected to generate debate over access to public institutions, parliamentary oversight responsibilities, and security procedures at military installations.
