Ghana’s tallest man, Abdul-Samed Sulemana, is dead

"Mr Ibrahim Mahama has pledged to fully cover Auche's hospital bills, including the costs of his medical treatment and surgery," he added.

His death comes just weeks after businessman and philanthropist Ibrahim Mahama pledged to fully finance his medical treatment in response to a public appeal for support.

The pledge of financial support from Ibrahim Mahama had offered renewed hope for the 33-year-old, whose inability to afford specialist medical care had drawn widespread public sympathy.