Vice President Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has embarked on a three-week medical leave starting April 7, 2025, to focus on her health and recovery.
The decision follows recent health concerns that required her to seek treatment abroad after initial care at the University of Ghana Medical Centre in Accra.
Health Concerns Prompt Leave
According to sources at Jubilee House, the Vice President’s doctor recommended the leave to ensure her full recovery. Details about her condition and destination for further treatment remain undisclosed.
Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa addressed concerns about the Vice President’s health during a community engagement in Lagos, Nigeria, on April 6. He assured Ghanaians that Prof. Opoku-Agyemang is recovering well and will soon resume her duties.
Ablakwa dismissed rumors surrounding her health as “vicious and unGhanaian propaganda.” He instead highlighted the Vice President’s resilience and achievements, emphasizing her role as an inspiration to young girls and women.
The news of the Vice President’s hospitalization sparked widespread concern, with many Ghanaians expressing their well-wishes on social media. Political figures and religious leaders also extended their support, wishing her a speedy recovery.
The Vice President is expected to return to her duties after completing her three-week medical leave. The nation awaits her return, eager to see her resume her critical role in government.