Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa (right) and Suzy Pinamang
Suzy Adwoa Pinamang, the second-year student at Adventist Senior High School in Bantama,who was the victim of a tragic accident that left her with severe injuries, is scheduled to undergo eye surgery in June.
Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, announced the development after visiting Suzy in London on Sunday, May 25, 2025.
During his visit, Ablakwa noted that Suzy remains in high spirits and is doing well, expressing optimism about her recovery.
“After representing President Mahama at the Oxford Africa Conference this morning, I made time to visit the amazing Suzy Adwoa Pinamang in London.
“Suzy’s doctors have conducted numerous tests following her gunshot injuries, and have scheduled her surgery for next month.
“I am glad our courageous Suzy is in high spirits and doing very well,” Ablakwa stated in a Facebook post.
He also commended the staff of the Ghana High Commission in London for their exceptional care and reiterated his gratitude to Ibrahim Mahama for his generosity.
The minister urged Ghanaians to continue praying for Suzy’s successful surgery and recovery.
Suzy was accidentally shot in the eye by a classmate on April 4, 2025, prompting urgent medical attention. After assessments at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital in Kumasi and Agarwal Eye Hospital in Accra, doctors recommended specialist care abroad due to the severity of her injuries.
Businessman Ibrahim Mahama stepped in to cover the full cost of her medical treatment and travel expenses, ensuring no financial burden on Suzy’s family.
Samuel Ablakwa, who facilitated Suzy’s travel arrangements, confirmed that UK visas were secured for Suzy and two caregivers, including her brother and Rafik Mahama, a special aide to Ibrahim Mahama.
Suzy arrived in the UK on May 10, 2025, and has since undergone numerous tests in preparation for her surgery next month.
The case gained significant attention after Bantama MP Francis Asenso-Boakye alerted Ablakwa to Suzy’s plight, with further support from UK High Commissioner Harriet Thompson, who expedited the visa process on compassionate grounds.
The Ghana High Commission in the UK according to the minister, has been instructed to provide special consular privileges to Suzy and her caregivers during their stay.