Franklin Cudjoe undergoes successful surgery in the US

Founding President of IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe, has been released from a U.S. hospital after undergoing a successful surgical procedure. In a post on Friday, he shared his plans to spend the following two weeks recovering at his residence before advancing to the subsequent phase of his treatment. Mr. Cudjoe expressed optimism about his recovery on Facebook, stating, "Discharged and back in my apartment. Next 2 weeks of healing and then the magic will happen."

The surgery took place at RUSH University Medical Center in Chicago, following an appeal to Ghanaians and well-wishers to keep him in their thoughts during the process. Cudjoe expressed confidence in the medical team and gratitude for the support provided in arranging his urgent travel and treatment. In January 2026, he revealed that he had been coping with Parkinson's disease for eight years. Since then, he has shared updates regarding his health condition to increase awareness about the illness.

Prior to the surgery, Cudjoe aimed to utilize his experience to shed light on the difficulties encountered in accessing specialized neurological care in Ghana. He hopes to unite neurosurgeons and neurologists in the country post-operation to discuss strategies for enhancing access to expert physicians, medical devices, medications, and treatment.

Additionally, he announced plans for a documentary capturing his preparations and journey from Ghana to the United States for the surgery, acknowledging assistance from businessman Ibrahim Mahama and neurologists in Ghana. Despite acknowledging the support, Cudjoe expressed concern over the limited number of specialists available to manage conditions like Parkinson's disease.

His transparency about his diagnosis is also intended to promote awareness and support for individuals living with the condition. Parkinson's disease is a progressive neurological disorder affecting movement, although there is currently no cure; its symptoms can be managed through medication and various treatment options.