Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has resumed official duties today, [Friday] February 2, 2018, after returning to Ghana on Thursday night from a 12-day medical leave in the United Kingdom.
In a Facebook post, the Vice President said: “I have resumed work today [Friday]…to continue with President Akufo-Addo’s dream of helping build a prosperous Ghana.”
Dr. Bawumia left Ghana for the United Kingdom on Friday January 20; after the Presidency revealed that he had taken ill a day before on January 19, and had undergone medical tests.
He subsequently returned to Ghana on Thursday after being on medical leave for past 12 days.
In the post, Dr. Bawumia was thankful to everyone who prayed and supported him when he was unwell.
“I appreciate the fellow feeling, love and best wishes expressed during my recent medical leave. I am most grateful to the Almighty God for his mercies. In particular, I thank President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, the first lady Rebecca Akufo-Addo, Chief of Staff, the Government, my lovely wife Samira Bawumia, my family, and you, the Ghanaian people, for the support.”
“My sincere gratitude also goes to the mosques, churches and individuals who in diverse ways interceded on my behalf, as well as the medical staff who discharged their duties in a most professional manner,” the Vice President added.
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