According to Tv3 News, the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has rejected recent rumors surrounding the health of Vice President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, calling them unfounded and part of malicious propaganda. During an interaction with Ghanaians in Lagos, Nigeria, the Minister strongly urged the public to ignore these false claims and reassured them that the Vice President is in excellent health and will soon return to her official duties.
Ablakwa revealed that he had directly communicated with Prof. Opoku-Agyemang and confirmed that she is doing well. He thanked Ghanaians for their continued prayers and dismissed the circulating rumors as “vicious and un-Ghanaian.” He urged citizens to disregard such negative assertions, emphasizing that there is no cause for concern.

Referring to the Vice President as “our mother,” Ablakwa expressed admiration for her strength and resilience. He reaffirmed that there was no truth to the speculations regarding her health and stated that everything is perfectly fine. These remarks come amid growing public speculation regarding her absence from recent public events, with some suggesting that her health might be in question. Despite no official reports confirming any illness, certain political opponents and anonymous social media accounts have fueled the rumors.

Government officials and members of the ruling party have repeatedly assured the public that the Vice President remains in good health. Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, Ghana’s first female Vice President, assumed office in January 2025. She previously served as the Minister for Education and was the running mate in both the 2020 and 2024 elections, with her appointment being hailed as a significant achievement for women in leadership roles.

Ablakwa’s statements reflect a sustained effort to quell public anxiety and bolster confidence in the Vice President’s ability to carry out her responsibilities. He concluded his remarks by assuring the public, “Our mother is doing very, very well.”