UK visas for the second-year student of Adventist SHS at Bantama in the Ashanti region, who was shot in the eye, have been secured for her to receive medical treatment abroad.
It was recommended for her to be airlifted abroad for further care after doctors at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital in Kumasi confirmed severe injuries to her eyes.
Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa confirmed this in a post he shared on his official Facebook page.
According to the minister, the visas were granted on compassionate grounds.He said the visas were granted for the student and two carers accompanying her on her medical trip.
The minister and MP for North Tongu expressed gratitude to the UK High Commissioner, Her Excellency Harriet Thompson, who he said has been extremely helpful pursuant to his urgent appeal.
He also commended the MP for Bantama, Hon. Francis Asenso-Boakye, who first brought Suzy’s plight to his attention and requested his intervention.
Ghanaian businessman and brother of President John Dramani Mahama, Ibrahim Mahama, has decided to cover the entire cost of Madam Pinamang’s medical treatment in the UK.
Below is the full statement
I am able to announce that the UK visas for Suzy Adwoa Pinamang and two caregivers accompanying her on her medical trip have been secured.
I have also instructed the Ghana High Commission in the UK to extend special consular privileges when she arrives in the UK.
I wish to express profound gratitude to UK High Commissioner, Her Excellency Harriet Thompson who has been extremely helpful pursuant to my urgent appeal to her on compassionate grounds.
May I duly commend the MP for Bantama, Hon. Francis Asenso-Boakye who first brought Suzy’s plight to my attention and requested my intervention as Foreign Minister following the accidental gunshot by her classmate.
It is also in order to convey heartfelt gratitude to Mr. Ibrahim Mahama who has generously decided to cover the entire cost of Madam Pinamang’s medical treatment in the UK.
This is testament that we can always achieve great progress when we work together.
I wish Suzy Adwoa Pinamang the very best — don’t give up the fight, brave young lady — you are a winner!
You know you can always count on the prayers and support of the Ghanaian people.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
