A second-year student of Adventist SHS at Bantama in the Ashanti region, who was shot in the eye, is expected to receive medical treatment abroad.
This comes after doctors at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital in Kumasi confirmed severe injuries to her eyes, advising urgent surgical operation.
Member of Parliament for the Bantama Constituency, in a Facebook post, revealed that the family of Suzzy Pinamang have requested that their ward be treated overseas, and he has initiated processes to that effect.
“Following an extensive medical assessment, doctors have confirmed that Suzzy has suffered severe damage to her eyes. The family has expressed a desire to seek advanced treatment for her abroad,” he said.
The female student suffered the gunshot wounds inflicted by a male colleague in class, who is alleged to have accidentally fired the weapon he took to class on Friday, April 4, 2025.
“I have been actively working with them to obtain the necessary travel documents, including her passport and visa. I have also engaged with the Honourable Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, who has been incredibly responsive and has demonstrated a strong willingness to assist. He has requested certain supporting documents from the hospital, which I am currently working to provide,” the MP added.
The legislator revealed this when he clarified speculations that he had failed to provide the necessary assistance to the young girl.
Mr Asenso Boakye insisted on his regular check-up on the girl’s family as he expedites processes to have Suzzy access the needed medical attention to restore her sight.
“Regrettably, a video has surfaced on social media featuring a woman making claims that no assistance has been rendered to Suzzy and her family by me. I have since spoken with Suzzy’s brother, Clement, who has been my primary point of contact throughout this process. He informed me that the woman in question is not known to the family and expressed his concern over the misleading nature of her statements,” he said.
He reiterated his commitment to supporting the student’s recovery.
“Our collective focus must remain on securing the best possible outcome for Suzzy, and I remain fully committed to supporting her and her family every step of the way,” he concluded.
