By Daniel Bampoe
Anne Sansa Daly, a woman who publicly claimed to be the personal physician to President John Dramani Mahama, is now the subject of a national scandal involving fake medical credentials, political manipulation, and public deceit.
Once praised for her apparent service during Mahama’s opposition years and campaign trail, Daly has vanished from public view after overwhelming evidence revealed that she was never a qualified doctor to practice medicine— in Ghana or abroad.
On December 10, 2024, in the aftermath of Mahama’s electoral victory, Daly posted on Facebook:
“Congratulations to President-elect of Ghana John Dramani Mahama on this well deserved victory. It’s been a great honour serving you as a personal physician especially during the difficult times in opposition and throughout the very tough campaign. You did it.”
That message, which once seemed a testament to loyalty and service, has since become a key piece in a wider investigation into one of the most sensational impersonation scandals in recent Ghanaian history.
Manufactured Image of a Medical Expert
Anne Sansa Daly had built her public persona around the title “Dr.” — hosting health segments on GHOne TV, delivering medical advice on social media, and appearing as a panelist at health conferences in Ghana and abroad.
In 2024, she presented herself at a global women’s health forum as a U.S.-trained family physician, earning praise and credibility from health professionals and political insiders alike.
She was widely referred to as “Dr. Daly” in both media and political circles — a reputation that allowed her to mingle with elite figures and secure influential roles.
Her apparent medical qualifications gave her an aura of authority, and her open support for John Mahama won her political goodwill among the National Democratic Congress (NDC) faithful.
But beneath the polished image, there was no verifiable record of her ever practicing medicine.
Medical and Regulatory Bodies Expose the Lie
In March 2025, concerns about Daly’s credentials prompted a formal petition to the Ghana Medical and Dental Council (MDC), asking for verification of her qualifications.
The MDC’s response, dated April 7, 2025, was definitive: Anne Sansa Daly was not a licensed medical doctor in Ghana.
She held no registration under the Health Professions Regulatory Bodies Act, 2013 (Act 857), and was not recognized by any regulatory body authorized to oversee medical practice in the country.
To further probe her claims of having trained and practiced in the United States, the petitioners contacted the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM).
The ABFM confirmed that the certificate Daly presented as proof of U.S. certification was fraudulent and “never issued” under her name. The board noted discrepancies in serial numbers and formatting, concluding it was a complete fabrication.
Political Appointment and Fallout
Despite these glaring red flags, Daly was appointed on May 19, 2025, as a member of the governing board of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA).
Her selection stunned many observers, raising serious questions about how a person with no verifiable qualifications could be named to a key health institution’s leadership.
Public criticism erupted. Under pressure, the Office of the President responded swiftly. A revocation letter dated May 23, 2025 — signed by Presidential Secretary Dr. Callistus Mahama — quietly dropped Daly’s name from the board.
Notably, the letter made no mention of her “Dr.” title, signaling an official rejection of her medical claims.
In the days that followed, the Ministry of Health issued a statement distancing itself from Daly, clarifying that she had never been sworn into office and had not performed any role for the NHIA.
The ministry promised improved transparency in the vetting of future appointees.
Exposé by Ex-Lover
What turned this from a quiet bureaucratic scandal into a national media firestorm was a series of televised revelations by broadcaster and political commentator Okatakyie Afrifa Mensah.
On his program For The Records, Afrifa disclosed that he had previously dated Daly.
He accused her of not only lying about her qualifications but also being part of a broader political scheme to destroy him.
According to Afrifa, Daly was used by powerful figures within the NDC — specifically Communications Officer Sammy Gyamfi — to entrap and silence him for his criticisms of the controversial GoldBod deal, a state asset transaction he compared to the Agyapa royalties deal of the past government.
Afrifa alleged that Daly filed a false cybercrime complaint against him, claiming he was blackmailing her with intimate images.
He was briefly arrested and had his devices seized. However, no incriminating content was found, and the case quietly dissolved.
He believes the entire setup was an orchestrated attempt to tarnish his image and remove him as a critic of the Mahama administration’s dealings.
The Kevin Taylor Link
Afrifa further accused Ghanaian-American fugitive journalist Kevin Taylor of being Daly’s ally in a disinformation network targeting political opponents.
He claimed Daly passed sensitive information to Taylor, who would then use it to launch smear campaigns through his media platform Loud Silence.
Afrifa even hinted at personal turmoil within Taylor’s own family, alleging that Taylor’s wife nearly left him after discovering flirtatious conversations between him and Daly — claims that remain unverified.
Together, Afrifa alleges, Daly and Taylor coordinated targeted attacks on critics of Mahama’s government and sought to control narratives ahead of and after the 2024 general elections.
A Nation Questions Its Systems
The unfolding scandal has stirred a national debate about the integrity of public institutions.
How could someone with no legitimate qualifications be allowed to rise through the media, forge close ties to presidential figures, and be appointed to a national board?
Ghanaians across the political divide are demanding stricter background checks for public appointees and legal consequences for impersonation of health professionals.
Health and governance experts argue that this case exposes dangerous loopholes in institutional oversight.
The Ghana Medical Association has called for full prosecution if fraud is established, noting that impersonating a medical professional endangers lives and undermines trust in the health system.
Silence, Disappearance, and Unanswered Questions
Since the revelations began surfacing, Anne Sansa Daly has gone completely silent.
She has deactivated her social media accounts and has not responded to media inquiries or public calls for explanation.
Her disappearance has only fueled speculation.
