Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang Returns to Ghana After Health Scare

• Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has returned to Ghana after medical treatment in the UK
• The vice president was first hospitalised at the University of Ghana Medical Centre in Legon on March 29
• Opoku-Agyemang also started a three-week medical leave on April 7, 2025, following the doctor's advice

Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has returned to Ghana after receiving extensive medical treatment in the UK.

Her arrival marks the end of her medical leave, during which she sought further care in the UK after an initial consultation at the University of Ghana Medical Centre.

Opoku-Agyemang returned on May 22 and was welcomed at the airport by President John Dramani Mahama, First Lady Lordina Dramani Mahama, Chief of Staff Julius Debrah, the Vice President’s Chief of Staff Alex Segbefia and other senior government officials.

The presidency said the Presiding Bishop of the Methodist Church and family members of the Vice President were also at the airport.

In her brief remarks, the Vice President thanked Ghanaians for their prayers, sent her appreciation to her doctors and the medic staff at the University of Ghana Medical Centre, and celebrated Mahama and his brother, Ibrahim, for their support, thoughtfulness and care.

Ahead of her return, Mahama had announced that the vice president had fully recovered from her health emergency after medical treatment abroad.

What did Mahama say at Veep's return?

During his welcome address, Mahama expressed his joy at Opoku-Agyemang's return and made room for some levity.

“The prophets who arose after your illness will be happy that you came back. The principalities, too, who were wishing the worst, will be very disappointed.”

“The doctors say you are 20 years younger. That is what the professor told me—that you are okay and fit for the job.”

Mahama also advised Opoku-Agyemang not to overexert herself for a while as she continues to recuperate.

“We will ask that you take it easy for a little while, and after that, we will see how things go.”

About the veep's illness

Opoku-Agyemang started a three-week medical leave starting April 7, 2025, following doctor's orders.

Opoku-Agyemang was hospitalised at the University of Ghana Medical Centre on March 29 after falling ill.

According to the presidency, she fell suddenly ill on the same day.

The statement also noted that she is expected to seek further treatment abroad.

For the Economic Fighters League, her expected travel abroad raises questions about Ghana's healthcare system.

In her first comment on the health concerns back on March 31, Opoku-Agyemang said she was grateful for the well wishes.

Prophet makes Jane Naana prediction

YEN.com.gh reported that a popular Ghanaian prophet predicted the resignation of Opoku-Agyemang.

His prediction was among some purported prophecies about the Vice President.

In a video which has since gone viral on social media, the prophet, popularly known as Prophet Roja, said Opoku-Agyemang would soon tender her resignation letter, paving the way for a new person to take over.

Source: YEN.com.gh