Former Ghanaian President John Agyekum Kufuor is alive and well, contrary to rumours circulating on social media.

In a statement released by his office, signed by a senior aide and spokesperson, Kwabena Osei-Adubofour, it was confirmed that the octogenarian statesman is in good health and actively carrying out his regular duties.

The statement was issued in response to the persistent spread of false information claiming Kufuor’s demise.

The rumours started circulating late last week and continued to gain traction over the weekend, prompting the need for an official clarification. The statement addressed the rumours, dismissing them as baseless and likely fuelled by mischief or political motivations.

“We wish to categorically deny such an occurrence and state emphatically that the former president is very much alive and well,” the statement declared. It went on to urge the general public to disregard the malicious and unfounded rumours, emphasizing that they hold no basis in reality.

John Agyekum Kufuor, who served as President of Ghana from 2001 to 2009, remains an influential figure in the country.

His office’s response aimed to put an end to the speculation surrounding his health and reaffirm his active participation in public affairs.

As false information continues to spread rapidly through social media platforms, it is crucial to exercise caution and verify the accuracy of news before sharing or believing it.

The statement from Kufuor’s office serves as a reminder of the importance of reliable sources and responsible reporting in today’s digital age.

Below is a copy of a statement issued by the Senior Aide and Spokesperson for Former President Kufuor, Dr Kwabena Osei-Adubofour

Reports of the demise of Former President John Agyekum Kufuor are false

The Office of Former President John Kufuor has, over the past several days, been inundated with persistent rumours of the supposed passing away of Former President John Kufuor.

We wish to categorically deny such an occurrence and state emphatically that the former president is very much alive and well.

We therefore urge the general public to disabuse their minds of these malicious and uncanny rumours that spring out of nothing.

The office further urges those who may be behind the propagation of such wicked untruths to desist from them henceforth; there have been far too many.

We can only speculate that the perpetrators do so out of mischief-making and possibly for unfathomable political purposes.

Read the full statement below 

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