{
  "id": 16314737,
  "title": "Abeiku Santana raises concerns over access to GTA CEO Maame Efua Houadjeto",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/abeiku-santana-raises-concerns-over-access-to-gta-ceo-maame-efua",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-24T11:00:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/abeiku-santana-raises-concerns-over-access-to-gta-ceo-maame-efua-houadjeto/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Gilbert Abeiku Aggrey Santana, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) responsible for Marketing and Special Duties, has expressed frustration over difficulties in accessing the Authority's CEO, Maame Efua Houadjeto, for urgent consultations. Santana addressed this issue in a letter to Tourism Minister Abla Dzifa Gomashie dated 22nd October 2026. He stated that the lack of timely access to Houadjeto was hindering his ability to receive necessary guidance, approvals, and decisions, especially in areas such as domestic tourism, special events, and marketing. Santana acknowledged the CEO's busy schedule but highlighted that this lack of communication was causing delays in operations, stakeholder engagements, and the implementation of key assignments. He emphasized that his concerns were not personal but aimed at addressing a communication gap within the institution. Santana asked the Minister to intervene and establish a more effective arrangement for communication and consultation between himself and the CEO, particularly for urgent official matters. Despite the challenges, Santana affirmed his commitment to working professionally with the CEO and the Authority's management team to achieve the Ministry's objectives and enhance the performance of the Ghana Tourism Authority.",
  "summary": "Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) in charge of Marketing and Special Duties, Gilbert Abeiku Aggrey aka Santana, has asked the Tourism Minister to intervene in recurring difficulties accessing the Authority’s CEO, Maame Efua Houadjeto, for urgent consultations.",
  "key_points": [
    "Deputy CEO Gilbert Santana frustrated by access issues to CEO Maame Efua Houadjeto.",
    "Lack of timely communication causing delays in operations and stakeholder engagements.",
    "Santana requests Tourism Minister Abla Dzifa Gomashie to intervene for better communication."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Internal communication breakdowns within the Ghana Tourism Authority threaten operational efficiency and delay critical decision-making processes essential for the successful implementation of domestic tourism and marketing strategies.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "title": "Abeiku Santana petitions Tourism Minister over difficulty meeting GTA CEO",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/abeiku-santana-petitions-tourism-minister-over-difficulty-meeting-gta",
        "published": "2026-10-24T14:16:30.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}