Vice President Dr Bawumia finally returned to Ghana on Thursday, February 1, from London where he went on a medical leave.
Dr Bawumia got down from the British Airways Flight minutes around 8:00pm on February 1.
Dr Bawumia and his wife, Samira getting sown from the plane. Photo credit: Presidency
Accompanying him was his wife, Samira who had been in London with him.
President Akufo-Addo chats with Samira while Dr Bawumia receives a hug from the First Lady. Photo credit: Presidency
As reported earlier by YEN.com.gh, he was met on arrival at the airport by President Nana Akufo-Addo and the first lady, Rebecca Akufo-Addo
Second Lady, Samira Bawumia in a tete-a-tete with First Lady, Rebecca Akufo-Addo. Photo credit: Presidency
Upon arrival, Dr Bawumia looked very strong.
Dr Bawumia in a warm embrace with Senior Minister, Yaw Osafo Maafo. Photo credit: Presidency
Apart from the President, other leading members of government were present at the Kotoka International Airport to welcome him.
Dr Bawumia all smiles as he hugged Local Government Minister, Hajia Alima Mahama with Information Minister, Mustapha Hamid looking on Photo credit: Presidency
Dr Bawumia was beaming with smiles as he interacted with the welcome party
Dr Bawumia in a warm handshake with Trades Minister, Alan Kyerematen. Photo credit: Presidency
Many of the pleasantries turned into hugs and hearty laughter.
Dr Bawumia and Minister of Interior, Ambrose Dery embrace each other. Photo credit: Presidency
Dr Bawumia was flown to London on January 19 on a medical leave following advice from his doctors after he fell sick at work.
Dr Bawumia shakes hands with the Chief of Staff, Frema Osei Opare. Photo credit: Presidency
Dr Bawumia's 12-day stay in London had been a subject of debate as the NDC had been asking government for full details on his health status as rumours went round that he had suffered a stroke.
Agric Minister, Dr Owusu Afriyie Akoto had a word for Dr Bawumia. Photo credit: Presidency
But the Vice President has returned looking every bit fine to the delight of Ghanaians as the rousing welcome he got on arrival suggests.
There was this random guy who got through to shake Dr Bawuia's hand. Photo credit: Presidency
Though Dr Bawumia's arrival officially not open to the general public, some people, like this man in reflector vest above, still forced his way through to welcome him.
Dr Bawumia and Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta met at the Flagstaff House. Photo credit: Presidency
From the Kotoka International Airport Dr Bawumia proceeded to the Flagstaff House where he met other members of government.
Dr Bawumia hugs Minister of Foreign Affairs, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey. Photo credit: Presidency
And it all ended in what looked a cabinet meeting.
Indeed, Dr Bawumia was given a welcome befitting of his status and it could nit have been better.
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