Kojo Adu-Asare: Former Adentan MP recounts kidney failure battle, thanks Kwadwo Twum Boafo and others for support
Former Adentan Member of Parliament, Kojo Adu-Asare, has publicly expressed gratitude to several political figures and close associates for supporting him through a prolonged battle with kidney failure that eventually culminated in a successful kidney transplant.
Speaking on Asempa FM’s Ekosi Sen programme, the former legislator recounted the physical, emotional and financial difficulties he endured over the past six years while undergoing treatment for the condition.
He singled out the Chief Executive Officer of the Financial Intelligence Centre, Kwadwo Twum Boafo, for what he described as unwavering support during the most difficult stages of his health crisis.
According to Kojo Adu-Asare, Ing. Twum Boafo assured him of assistance when he first disclosed his medical condition and fulfilled that promise when preparations for the kidney transplant intensified.
“My brother, Kwadwo Twum Boafo, who is the CEO of the Financial Intelligence Centre, assured me that once we reached the stage where I needed help, I should let him know. Indeed, when the time came, he did everything he could,” he said.
The former MP also acknowledged the support of the Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, and Finance Minister, Cassiel Ato Forson, stating that their assistance would remain deeply appreciated.
In addition, he paid tribute to former Roads and Highways Minister, Kwasi Amoako-Atta, whom he described as a dependable source of encouragement throughout his treatment.
“Hon. Amoako-Atta, the former Roads Minister, is a fantastic human being. Wherever he is now, I want him to know that he is a different kind of person,” he said.
“I also want to mention Julius Debrah and, by extension, the Presidency for their support,” he added.
Kojo Adu-Asare used the interview to raise awareness about kidney disease, cautioning Ghanaians against relying solely on unverified herbal remedies in managing serious health conditions.
He explained that kidney disease often progresses silently through stages before reaching a critical phase where treatment options become limited.
“I’ve been living with kidney disease… there are stages. Once it gets to stage four, you are at the end stage. And once you get to the end stage, you are stuck. There is no way to reverse it,” he stated.
He warned that many patients delay seeking professional treatment until complications become severe, by which time emergency intervention may be required.
“Herbalists can tell you all manner of stories, but one day you may end up in the emergency room. When it gets to that point, please seek proper medical care because some concoctions can worsen the situation,” he advised.
The former legislator’s disclosure has drawn public attention to the growing burden of kidney-related illnesses in Ghana and renewed conversations around access to specialist healthcare and early diagnosis.
