A striking incident unfolded in Parliament during Ghana’s outgoing President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s last State of the Nation Address on January 3, 2025, the President’s private guard, Colonel Isaac Amponsah, collapsed while on duty. He was standing behind the president
The incident occurred shortly after President Akufo-Addo began delivering his speech, which focused on the administration’s accomplishments and future dreams. Reacting quickly, Parliament’s health staff rushed to Col. Amponsah’s support, administering first aid before transferring him to a local medical facility for more care.
A brief pause in President Akufo-Addo’s speech was made to ensure that his guard was immediately spotted. After the position was managed, the President resumed his conversation, which continued without more interruptions.
This occurrence, though disconcerting, did not outweigh the value of the situation, marking President Akufo-Addo’s last State of the Nation Address before the finish of his term.
