Vice President Opoku-Agyemang's Health Update*: Ghana's VP In Stable Condition Abroad

Ghana’s Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has been hospitalized due to a sudden illness that occurred after working hours on Friday, March 28, 2025.

According to Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Spokesperson to the President and Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Prof. Opoku-Agyemang received treatment at the University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC) on Saturday, March 29, 2025 ¹.

Fortunately, the Vice President is now in stable condition and receiving medical treatment abroad, as per the advice of medical professionals. This update was shared by James Gyakye Quayson, the Member of Parliament for Assin North, on Facebook on April 3, 2025. Quayson confirmed that reliable sources had informed him of the Vice President’s good health, stating, “Earlier this evening, we received reassuring information from a credible source that our respected Vice President is doing very well” ².

Quayson expressed his relief at the positive news and wished for Vice President Opoku-Agyemang’s swift return to Ghana to resume her duties with the same commitment and dedication she has always shown.

“May God/Allah continue to bless her with good health. We are all relieved and wish her a fast return to her duties, serving our nation with grace,” he added.

The Vice President’s illness and subsequent hospitalization have sparked concern among Ghanaians, with many taking to social media to express their well-wishes and prayers for her speedy recovery. Eric Adjei, former deputy spokesperson for Prof. Opoku-Agyemang during the 2024 election campaign and current CEO of the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP), also provided an update on the Vice President’s health, confirming that she is in good health and recovering well.

As Ghana’s first female Vice President, Prof. Opoku-Agyemang has been an influential figure in national politics, and her recovery is eagerly awaited by the nation.

The Office of the President has emphasized the hope for her speedy return to health, and the public continues to offer their support and well-wishes during this time.

In related news, the Vice President’s condition has sparked an outpouring of support from various sectors of Ghanaian society. Many have taken to social media to express their gratitude for her service to the nation and to wish her a speedy recovery.

The hashtag #GetWellSoonMadamVP has been trending on Twitter, with many Ghanaians sharing messages of encouragement and support for the Vice President.

As the nation awaits the Vice President’s return to full health, it is clear that she remains a beloved and respected figure in Ghanaian politics. Her dedication to serving the nation and her commitment to the well-being of the Ghanaian people have earned her a special place in the hearts of many.