President John Dramani Mahama has officially revoked the appointment of Anne Sansa Daly from the board of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) with immediate effect, following mounting evidence that she falsely claimed to be a medical doctor.

The announcement came via a statement signed by the President’s Press Secretary, Dr. Callistus Mahama, which confirmed that Prof. Dr. (Med) Ernest Yorke has been nominated to replace Daly. Relevant authorities have been instructed to initiate Prof. Yorke’s swearing-in process.

Though the statement did not detail the reasons for Daly’s removal, her credentials had come under intense scrutiny in recent months.

The Medical and Dental Council of Ghana, in a written response signed by Dr. Alex Peasah-Koduah, made it clear that Daly was not recognized as a medical practitioner in the country.

“Dr. Anne Daly is not registered with the Council and, therefore, does not hold a valid license to practice medicine or dentistry in Ghana,” the Council said, referencing multiple sections of the Health Professions Regulatory Bodies Act, 2013 (Act 857).

Further checks with the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM) also discredited Daly’s claims. The ABFM stated: “The information provided does not match our records. We are unable to identify a physician matching the information you have provided… The certificate provided was not issued by ABFM.”

Despite lacking medical accreditation, Daly had appeared at several high-profile events and conferences, even sharing platforms with prominent political and public figures, which helped bolster her false credentials.

One such event included a women’s leadership conference held in June 2024, attended by senior political leaders.

The revocation of her appointment is being seen as a step toward restoring credibility to the NHIA and reinforcing professional standards across public health institutions.