The Office of the President has clarified reports on the health status of its Secretary, Nana Bediatuo Asante.
On Tuesday, October 1, unconfirmed reports suggested that Bediatuo Asante had suffered stroke and has been rushed to the hospital for treatment.
However, the Presidency in a statement on Wednesday, October 2, explained that Nana Bediatuo Asante felt unwell following a meeting of the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, USA, where he served as a key member of President Akufo-Addo's delegation.
According to the Presidency, he was subsequently admitted to hospital and is currently in stable condition, 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 statement added. "We ask for continued prayers and support for him and his family during this difficult period.