
A recent photo of Ghana’s Vice President, Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, has sparked a wave of concern across the political divide, with many Ghanaians expressing worry over her health and well-being.
The image, which has been widely circulated on social media and news platforms, shows the Vice President looking visibly frail, prompting speculation and unease among both supporters of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) and members of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP).
Earlier this year, it was reported that the Vice President had traveled abroad for medical treatment. Upon her return, official statements from the Presidency indicated that she was doing well and fit to resume full duties.
However, her recent public appearance — captured in the now-viral photograph — has reignited fears about her true health condition.
Political analysts and concerned citizens alike have taken to various platforms to urge the government and her family to prioritize her health above political obligations. Some have gone as far as recommending that she take a temporary leave from her duties to undergo further medical evaluation and care.
“It’s not about politics anymore. We all love her, and we want her alive and well,” one concerned NDC member posted on social media. “The way she looked in that photo is not something we can ignore.”
Even voices from the opposing NPP have echoed the sentiment, urging compassion and responsibility. “We may be political opponents, but this is a human issue,” said one NPP communicator. “We should all be concerned about her condition, and the right thing to do is ensure she gets the rest and treatment she may still need.”
Though no official medical report has been released to address the new wave of speculation, the concern appears to cut across political, regional, and generational lines — showing that in moments of vulnerability, national unity often prevails.
As discussions continue, many are calling on the Office of the Vice President to offer clarity and transparency to address the public’s growing concern, while also emphasizing the need for dignity and privacy during what may be a difficult time for the Vice President and her family.