Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has firmly dismissed swirling rumours about the health of Vice President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, assuring the public that she is “doing very, very well” and recovering steadily.
The Vice President reportedly fell ill shortly after concluding official duties on Friday, March 28, 2025, initially receiving care at the University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC) before being flown abroad for further treatment.
Since then, speculation about her condition has been rife on social media.
Addressing members of the Ghanaian community in Lagos, Nigeria, on Sunday, April 6, Minister Ablakwa debunked the rumours and attributed her recovery to widespread public support.
“Your prayers have worked—Ghanaians at home and abroad. I have heard from her, so I know what I’m talking about. She is doing very, very well,” he affirmed.
He urged Ghanaians to ignore what he called “vicious and un-Ghanaian propaganda,” describing the rumours as politically motivated and lacking credibility.
“Please ignore all of that malicious speculation. Our mother—the first female Vice President of the Republic—is recovering well and will soon resume her duties,” he emphasized.
Ablakwa praised Prof. Opoku-Agyemang as a trailblazer for women in leadership, highlighting her grace under pressure and the hope she inspires across generations.
“She continues to prove that women are equally capable of leading and excelling at the highest levels of national service,” he concluded.
The Vice President is expected to return to Ghana soon and resume her official duties.
By: J. W Quarm
