According to reports by myjoyonline, Alfred Thompson, a member of the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) communications team, has accused the government of withholding crucial details about Vice President Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang’s health after she was rushed abroad for medical treatment.
Speaking on JoyNews’ AM Show on Monday, March 31, Thompson questioned the government’s vague communication regarding the Vice President’s sudden illness and subsequent medical evacuation.
“I am just worried about the scanty information given because if you just write that something happened on Friday, Ghanaians need to know what happened on Friday and why she was rushed to the hospital,” he argued.
Thompson stressed that as a high-ranking public official, Opoku-Agyemang’s health should not be shrouded in secrecy.
“Once you put yourself for a political office, everything about you is no longer private, that is what we need to get straight,” he said.
The NPP communicator also slammed the government for opting for foreign medical care, recalling the National Democratic Congress (NDC)’s past criticism of similar actions by the previous administration.
“They came on the premise that they don’t see why government officials should go outside for treatment….have you forgotten what Okudzeto (MP for North Tongu and Foreign Affairs Minister) said, even the President (John Mahama) himself (when in opposition) saying they don’t see the reason going outside for treatment at the time in 2017 when Dr. Bawumia had to go outside for treatment,” Thompson remarked.
The Office of the President issued a statement on Sunday, March 30, confirming that the Vice President had been treated at the University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC) after falling ill on Friday, March 28.
According to the release, she underwent medical evaluation on Saturday before being advised to seek further treatment overseas for full recovery.
Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Minister for Government Communications, stated that the decision was based on expert medical recommendations.
The development has reignited debates about transparency in government and the persistent reliance on foreign healthcare by Ghana’s political leaders—a practice once heavily criticized by the current administration while in opposition.
As public concern grows, pressure mounts on the government to provide clearer details about the Vice President’s condition and the necessity for treatment abroad.