Ghana’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom and Ireland, Papa Owusu Ankomah is said to have fully recovered from the novel coronavirus.
Announcing his recovery on Tuesday, May 12, 2020, Mr. Ankomah described his recovery as a blessing.
Papa Owusu Ankomah was diagnosed with the deadly coronavirus disease in April 2020. The high commissioner was said to be in a stable condition despite needing to be on a ventilator at some point in time.
In the statement to announce his recovery, the diplomat said:
“I am reaching out to you today as the world fights a significant battle against the Coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19). As most of you are aware, I tested positive for COVID-19 and was admitted to the Royal Free Hospital, London, in April 2020. I count myself blessed to be counted among the living today based on my recovery from the horrific effects of the virus.”
He also went ahead to express his appreciation to the President, His Excellency Nana Akufo-Addo for what he said was the ‘compassion’ shown towards him.
“I extend my deepest gratitude to the President of the Republic of Ghana, His Excellency Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo who continued to show compassion during those difficult times. I am also humbled to know that I can count on the continued support of the Minister for Foreign Affairs 86 Regional Integration of Ghana, Hon. Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey (MP), in many ways, particularly for the direction she gave to the High Commission to manage matters.”
He also thanked all well-meaning Ghanaians who expressed concern and sent out their well-wishes to him.
“I am grateful to all for the prayers and well wishes to me, my family, and staff of the High Commission during the difficult moment of recovery. Words cannot express the depth of our gratitude and I am fortunate to know that I have the concern of each and every one of you.”
