Alfred Thompson, a communications team member of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), has raised concerns over the limited information provided about Vice President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang’s recent health emergency and medical transfer abroad.
Speaking on JoyNews’ AM Show on Monday, March 31, Thompson criticized the government’s lack of transparency, stating that Ghanaians deserve to know the full details.
"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.
He insisted that, as a high-ranking public official, the Vice President’s health status is of national interest and should not be treated as a private matter.
"Once you put yourself up for political office, everything about you is no longer private; that is what we need to get straight," he emphasized.
Thompson also questioned the decision to seek medical treatment abroad, pointing out that the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) had previously criticized similar actions when they were in opposition.
"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 President (John Mahama) himself said they didn’t see the reason for seeking treatment abroad," he recalled.
The Vice President’s hospitalization became public on Sunday, March 30, when the Presidency confirmed that she had been admitted to UGMC on Friday, March 28, following a sudden illness.
A statement signed by Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, explained that medical specialists recommended further treatment abroad to ensure her full recovery.
Despite this clarification, Thompson and other critics continue to press for more details, arguing that transparency is essential when it comes to the health of top government officials.
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