According to the Ghana Palaver Mr. Asamoah-Boateng, Deputy Minister of Information, has been flown to South Africa for medical treatment as a result of injuries he sustained in a serious car accident whilst on his way to Sunyani.

According to our sources, "Asa-B", as he is popularly known, was on his way to Sunyani when he lost control of the brand new, state-owned, 4-wheel drive vehicle he was using, somersaulted, and crashed into a ditch.

He and another passanger were badly injured and were evacuated by military helicopter to the 37 Military Hospital. The vehicle was damaged beyond repair.