Presidency Gives Health Update On Nana Bediatuo Asante Amid Death Rumours: “Admitted To Hospital"

• The presidency has said Nana Bediatuo Asante, Executive Secretary to President Akufo-Addo, is alive
• A statement from the presidency said Asante is receiving medical treatment in the US after falling ill during official duties
• The presidency has also requested continued prayers and support for Asante and his family

The presidency has said Nana Bediatuo Asante, Executive Secretary to President Akufo-Addo, is receiving medical treatment in the US after falling ill during official duties.

This update comes after rumours of Asante's death.

According to the statement, doctors are attending to the newly appointed Ambassador-at-Large, who is expected to recover soon.

Asaase news reported that the presidency also requested continued prayers and support for Asante and his family during this health challenge.

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“He is currently in stable condition and responding well to treatment. According to the medical team, Nana Bediatuo Asante’s recovery is on track, and we remain hopeful for his swift return to full strength."

“We ask for continued prayers and support for him and his family during this difficult period. Further updates will be provided when necessary.”

President Nana Akufo-Addo recently appointed Asante as an Ambassador-at-Large.

He has served as the President’s Executive Secretary since 2017.

Asante has faced controversy in the past, including being accused of slashing the budget estimates for the legislature and the judiciary in 2021.

Former Majority leader Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu later recanted that position.

Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu said he never said Asante Bediatuo unilaterally wrote the letter cutting the budget estimates.

Ghana businessman found dead in hotel in Korea

YEN.com.gh reported that a Ghanaian businessman was found dead at his hotel in Seoul while attending a Korea-Africa Summit event.

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The deceased, who is said to be in his 50s, was a company official from Ghana attending a business counselling event.

According to Korea's Yonhap News Agency, police found no signs of foul play. The police suspect the man's death may have been caused by illness.

Source: YEN.com.gh