The Vice President of Ghana, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia yesterday Friday, 19th January 2018, left Ghana for the United Kingdom for medical leave according to a statement from the Presidency.

The Vice President who left the country on the advice of his doctors was accompanied by his wife, Samira Bawumia, the statement signed by the Chief of Staff, Akosua Frema Osei-Opare, added.

Dr. Bawumia who was reported sick yesterday is said to be in the UK for further medical examination.

The statement from the Chief of Staff announcing the impromptu leave of the Veep read; “The Vice President of the Republic, Alhaji Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, on Friday, 19th January, 2018, left Ghana for the United Kingdom for medical leave, on the advice of his doctors. He was accompanied by the 2nd Lady, Hajia Samira Bawumia”.

The statement however did not indicate the return date of the Dr. Bawumia.