Former Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, has successfully undergone surgery for prostate cancer at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.
The development was confirmed in a statement issued by his wife, Prof. Mrs. Angela Ofori-Atta, on Monday, June 16.
Mrs. Ofori-Atta explained that the surgery was a robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy, which took place on Friday, June 13, and lasted over four hours.
“The doctors are pleased with how the procedure went and will now place him on a postoperative regime,” the statement added.
According to her, the period leading up to the surgery was difficult, citing the timing of a public alert issued by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) concerning her husband.
“Kenneth has always been resilient. But this has been very difficult, with the OSP choosing the period just before his surgery to declare a red alert on him,” she noted.
Despite the emotional strain, she said Mr. Ofori-Atta is “bearing up well” and remains focused on regaining his health.
She expressed appreciation to all and sundry for the support and prayers during these difficult times.
Read the full statement below:
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