Ghana’s Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, is feeling well and is currently taking a short rest outside the country, following her doctors’ advice. This was confirmed by government officials.
Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, spoke about her condition during an interview on Channel One TV on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. He said the Vice President is recovering well and will return to work soon.
“She is doing fine and just taking a short rest, as her doctors advised. She will be back soon,” Mr. Kwakye Ofosu said. “Right now, she is in the United Kingdom,” he added.
His statement supports what the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, said earlier. Mr. Ablakwa had also denied rumors spreading about the Vice President’s health.
While speaking to Ghanaians in Lagos, Nigeria, on Sunday, April 6, Mr. Ablakwa said the stories going around about her health were false and meant to mislead people.
“There have been some concerns about our Vice President. I want to assure you that she is doing very, very well. Your prayers have helped. Ghanaians at home and abroad have been praying, and it has worked,” he said. “I’ve spoken to her myself, so I know she’s okay,” he added.
Vice President Opoku-Agyemang became unwell after finishing some official work on Friday, March 28. She was first treated at the University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC) and later traveled abroad for more treatment. After that, false stories started spreading on social media about her health. Government officials now say those stories are not true and are politically driven.
“Please ignore all those lies and harmful messages people are sharing,” Mr. Ablakwa said. “Our Vice President is doing very well and will be back soon to continue serving the country. She continues to inspire young girls to believe in themselves and know that women can achieve great things just like men.”
She is expected to return to Ghana in a few days. Government officials are asking the public to stay calm and believe in the facts, not rumors.
