A second-year student of Adventist Senior High School in Bantama, located in the Ashanti Region, who sustained a gunshot injury to her eye, is expected to be flown abroad for treatment.
This update was shared by the Member of Parliament for Bantama, Francis Asenso-Boakye, on his Facebook page on Thursday, April 17, 2025.
“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.
“In support of this, 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,” he noted.
He also debunked rumours circulating on social media that he had neglected the student.
Asenso-Boakye clarified that a video of a woman accusing him of inaction was misleading.
“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 added.
On Friday, April 4, 2025, during break time, the student sustained gunshot injuries when her classmate allegedly discharged a firearm, injuring her in the process.
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