Foreign Affairs Ministry secures UK visa for medical trip of lady who was accidentally shot in the eye

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has announced that UK visa for a medical treatment abroad has been secured for Suzy Adwoa Pinamang, the lady who was accidentally shot in the eye by a classmate.

In addition two visas have also been secured for two caregivers accompanying her on her medical trip.

Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa shared the news via his X handle on Thursday, May 8, 2025.

The Minister said instructions have been given to the Ghana High Commission in the UK to extend special consular privileges to Suzy Pinaman and those accompanying her when she arrives in the UK.

Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa expressed heartfelt gratitude to businessman Ibrahim Mahama for covering the entire cost of Pinamang’s medical treatment in the UK.

He also thanked the UK High Commissioner, Harriet Thompson for being extremely helpful in securing the visa for Pinamang.

“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,” he said.

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He added: “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!”

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…

— Sam Okudzeto Ablakwa (@S_OkudzetoAblak) May 8, 2025

Background

Suzzy is a student of Bantama SDA Senior High School. She was tragically involved in an accident leading to the loss of her eyesight. She was accidentally shot in the face by a male classmate.

The incident occurred during a mathematics class on Friday, April 4, 2025, when the student reportedly brought a firearm to school and began displaying it to others.

According to Suzzy, the weapon discharged unintentionally, hitting her in the face and causing severe injury that ultimately resulted in blindness.

The tragic incident has sparked national concern over student safety, illegal firearm possession, and the need for stricter school security protocols.

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