Kufour not in ICU, moved to his new home in Peduase - Aide denies COVID-19 claims

Evans Annang 08:05 - 06 July 2020

Former President John Agekum Kufour

Kwabena Osei-Adubofour, an aide to former President John Agyekum Kufour, has denied reports that the former head of state in recuperating at the University of Ghana Hospital for contracting coronavirus.

He said those claims are not true and the ex-president has only moved to his new home at Peduase in the Eastern Region.

Speaking to Daily Mail, Osei-Adubofour said both the ex-President and his family are well and not sick.

Former President Kufour

He just moved to his new house at Peduase about three days ago and that’s where he lives now. There is nothing about COVID-19. He and his family are safe and in good condition,” he added.

The news follows a statement from the Information Ministry announcing a 14-day self-isolation for President Akufo-Addo after one of his inner circles tested positive for coronavirus.