Ghana: President's ADC Collapses During National Broadcast, Video Trends

Ghana: President's ADC Collapses During National Broadcast, Video Trends

  • Colonel Isaac Amponsah collapsed when President Nana Akufo-Addo was delivering a live broadcast on the state of the nation
  • In a trending video, Amponsah, Ghanaian president's ADC, was looking uncomfortable before falling to the ground midway through the address
  • The colonel was immediately helped to his feet by those nearby, and he was moved to a corner for medical attention

A shocking moment occurred in Ghana's parliament on Friday, January 3, when Colonel Isaac Amponsah, President Nana Akufo-Addo's aide-de-camp (ADC), suddenly collapsed during the president's State of the Nation address.

A viral video showed Col. Amponsah looking visibly uncomfortable before falling to the ground midway through the address. Those nearby quickly rushed to his aid, helping him to his feet and moving him to a corner of the auditorium, where he received medical attention.

Ghana President Nana Akufo-Ado's ADC Colonel Isaac Amponsah collapsed during the president's state of the nation address on Friday, January 3
Ghanaian president's ADC collapses during a live broadcast Photo Credit: @NAkufoAddo
Source: Twitter

The swift response likely prevented a more severe outcome. Despite the unexpected interruption, President Akufo-Addo paused briefly to ensure his bodyguard received urgent care before resuming his speech.

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Why did Ghana's president's ADC collapse?

The cause of Col. Amponsah's collapse remains unclear, and no official statement has been released yet. However, many speculated that fatigue, stress, or possibly even hunger may have contributed to the incident. Some also suggested that the demands of his role may be taking a toll on his health.

The incident highlights the human side of those in high-pressure roles, like Col. Amponsah, who often put their duties above their own well-being. Many have expressed concern for his health and well-being, wishing him a speedy recovery.

Updates on Col. Amponsah's condition are eagerly awaited as the situation unfolds.

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Bada Yusuf (Politics and Current Affairs Editor) Yusuf Amoo Bada is an accomplished writer with 7 years of experience in journalism and writing, he is also politics and current affairs editor with Legit.ng. He holds B.A in Literature from OAU, and Diploma in Mass Comm. He has obtained certificates in Google's Advance Digital Reporting, News Lab workshop. He previously worked as an Editor with OperaNews. Legit’s Best Editor of the Year for Politics and Current Affairs Desk (2023). Contact: bada.yusuf.amoo@corp.legit.ng