Asante Bediatuo: Akufo-Addo's Secretary Pops Up In 1st Photos After Stroke Rumours, Walks With Stick

• Former Executive Secretary to Nana Akufo-Addo, Nana Asante Bediatuo, has made his first public appearance in about five months
• Bediatuo, who has been away in the US treating a stroke, attended the 81st birthday celebration of Akufo-Addo on March 29, 2025
• Photos from Akufo-Addo's birthday celebration shared online show the former presidential secretary now uses a walking stick

Nana Asante Bediatuo, the former executive secretary to former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has made his first public appearance in a long while.

Bediatuo was among family, friends, and other well-wishers who joined the former president to celebrate his 81st birthday.

Akufo-Addo celebrated his birthday on Saturday, March 29, 2025. He and his wife, Rebecca Akufo-Addo, hosted a lunch at their residence with former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin, Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko, and others present.

Asante Bediatuo's first public outing after stroke

The appearance of Bediatuo at Akufo-Addo's birthday was his first public outing in many months, after reportedly suffering a stroke in the US.

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YEN.com.gh recalls that Asante Bediatuo fell ill while on duty with Akufo-Addo, who was attending a United Nations conference.

In a statement released by the presidency on October 3, 2024, the government indicated that he was receiving medical treatment and further requested continued prayers and support for Asante and his family amid his health situation.

“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."

The government statement came at a time when rumours were going viral that the presidential secretary had passed away.

While the statement did not disclose the ailment he was suffering from, a Ghana News Agency (GNA) report indicated that Bediatuo had suffered a stroke nd undergone a lengthy surgery.

Watch a video detailing Asante Bediatuo's sickness below:

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Following the statement about his condition, Asante Bediatuo remained in the US for treatment and even stayed away from the last two months of the New Patriotic Party's (NPP) campaign for the 2024 general elections, which they eventually lost heavily to the National Democratic Congress (NDC).

Asante Bediatuo now uses a walking stick

After almost six months, Bediatuo seems to have made progress in his recovery and was present to celebrate Akufo-Addo on his 81st birthday.

In photos shared by Otchere-Darko on his Facebook page, Bediatuo is seen clad in white, just like the many other party guests.

Seated on a chair, he had Afenyo-Markin sitting to his right while Otchere-Darko and others stood behind them for the picture.

While he did not stand to walk, there was a walking stick in front of him, an indication that he walked with the support of a stick.

See the photos of Bediatuo below:

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Bediatuo served as Akufo-Addo's Executive Secretary from 2017 to 2025. In June 2024, he was handed another role as an Ambassador At Large in addition to being the president's secretary.

Reactions to Asante Bediatuo's public appearance

The photos of from Akufo-Addo's 81st birthday celebration shared by Gabby Otchere-Darko have triggered excitement among his followers. Many were particularly by the appearance of Nana Asante Bediatuo after all those months away. YEN.com.gh gathered some reactions below.

Olivia Okailey Okai said:

"It's good to see Nana Asante Bediatuo."

Jerry Amponsah described Bediatuo's recovery as good news:

"My buddy is recovering. Good news to me. 👍🏿."

H Kwasi Prempeh was glad to see Bediatuo:

"Glad to see my good pal Nana Asante Bediatuo looking great. We thank God.🙏🏾👍🏾"

Bernard Adei-manu said:

"Good to see NANA BEDIATUO BACK AND HEALTHY."

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Source: YEN.com.gh