Prof Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang Makes Her First Speech After Return From UK, Thanks Ibrahim Mahama

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  • Ghana's Vice President, Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, has spoken after her return from the United Kingdom
  • In a video, she explained what happened when she suddenly took ill and thanked those who ensured her well-being
  • Netizens who saw her video expressed mixed reactions in the comments section, with many delighted to see her well

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Ghana's first female Vice President, Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has made her first public speech after returning from the United Kingdom.

The renowned politician had been out of the country for some time, seeking medical treatment after she suddenly took ill a few months ago.

Ghana's Vice President, Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang speaks after returning from UK about her health scare. Image source: John Dramani Mahama
Source: Facebook

However, on May 22, 2025, news broke that the Vice President had returned from the trip.

In a video, she expressed her heartfelt gratitude to President John Dramani Mahama and the team that ensured her well-being, as well as the brother of the President, Ibrahim Mahama.

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Prof Naana acknowledged that the President and his brother played an instrumental role in her recovery.

"Mr President, that day, I don't know where you suddenly appeared from, but you came and quickly set in motion what we needed to do," she stated.

She further recounted how the presence of Ibrahim Mahama contributed immensely to her healing process.

Prof Jane acknowledged that a lot had happened in her absence and that she needed to catch up with events.

The video of Professor Jane addressing her return from the UK is below:

Prof Naana falls ill, government makes announcement

In March 2025, communication from the Presidency indicated that Ghana's Vice President had fallen ill and had been hospitalised as a result.

A statement from the presidency confirmed that she was admitted to the University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC) on March 29, 2025.

The statement explained that she became unwell after work on March 28, and required immediate medical attention. Doctors had recommended that she seek further treatment abroad.

Prof Jane Naana thanks President Mahama and Ibrahim Mahama for their support when she fell ill. Image source: John Dramani Mahama
Source: UGC

Ghanaians welcome Prof Jane from UK

The return of Prof Opoku-Agyemang has brought joy to Ghanaians.

Many were delighted to see the Vice President fit and ready to continue with her work and expressed their views in the comments section of the now-viral post.

@Kojo Kumi Grandpapaa wrote:

"Tomorrow NPP will come and do press conference on why she has returned so early."

@Maxwell Appiah wrote:

"Someone is not happy about the return of our Vice President 😆😆 watch till the end."

@Abdul Hafiz Kantama wrote:

"Press conference by Npp tomorrow for Mr Ibrahim Mahama’s support."

@Sapa Stanley wrote:

"$349,000 private luxury jet England to accra. Humm I have nothing to say."

@Obaapa Rosie wrote:

"But who has seen she looks younger 🤣 or stress can make us old paaaa oo."

@Jo Bright wrote:

"Thank God, I can now start drinking my beer well come maa."

Karma President drops prophecy about VP

Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Karma President got people talking after his prophecy about Opoku-Agyemang went viral.

The Ghanaian seer had advised the Vice President to resign from her position due to the vision he had received about her.

Karma President warned that Prof Opoku-Agyemang might not recover if she faced a medical emergency in the future.

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Source: YEN.com.gh