Video: Ghana President’s aide collapses during nationwide broadcast

January 03, 2025

By Ayinde Adeleke

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

A viral video shows Col. Amponsah looking visibly uncomfortable before falling to the ground midway through the address.

Those nearby quickly came to his aid, helping him to his feet and moving him to a corner of the auditorium, where he received medical attention.

The cause of Col. Amponsah’s collapse has not been confirmed, and further updates are awaited.