Ghanaians Rally Behind Kofi Adoma As GoFundMe Exceeds GH¢160k, Details Emerge

• An update has been provided on the GoFundMe set up in an attempt to raise money for Kofi Adoma's medical bills
• The money raised through GoFundMe has exceeded GH¢160,000 since the online fundraiser began
• Kofi Adoma is currently in the UK ready to undergo surgery at Moorfields Hospital in London

Ghanaians have shown love and empathy towards Kofi Adoma Nwanwani ever since the news went viral that he had been negatively impacted in the aftermath of a shooting incident that affected his eyes.

Kofi Magraheb, a friend of Kofi Adoma in a desperate attempt to play a lead role in ensuring the CEO of Kofi TV does not lose his eyesight started a GoFundMe.

It was aimed at supporting the embattled journalist to cater for his medical expenses and the cost of his eye treatment.

The online fundraiser which was created on March 14, 2025, has received massive support from Ghanaians both home and abroad.

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Ten days after the fundraiser was launched, a total of €9,600 equivalent to GH¢160,000 has been donated.

The amount generated so far from GoFundMe represents 19 per cent of the €50,000 target needed.

The surge in donations after the broadcaster held a press conference to talk about his eye injury.

First video of Kofi Adoma in the hospital

Miracle Adoma, wife of Kofi Adoma in a Facebook post shared a video of the ace journalist at a specialist hospital in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates undergoing a medical procedure as part of efforts to repair his eyes and restore his full eyesight.

Kofi Adoma got his eyes tested with the Cornea Topography machine to help the doctors know the problems and adequately plan for his surgery.

He has now been sent to the Moorfields Eye Hospital in the UK for urgent surgery.

Reactions to Kofi Adoma's eye treatment

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Netizens have expressed optimism that Kofi Adoma will regain full fitness and not lose his eyesight.

@rexfordosei4229 stated:

"God bless you for the good work done. But my question is why the guy who pulled the trigger is still not being arrested by Ghana police?"

@Maamebeatis reacted:

"Awurade Kofi TV has helped lots of people oh God please come to his aid by sending your angels for his healing as the medical team also are doing their best."

@bebeyeye386 indicated:

"I’m definitely donating. Kofi TV has always opened his platform to help people in need, it’s time for us to return the favour. May God be with him and wishing him a speedy recovery."

Nana Yaa Brefo appeals to Dormaahene

Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that famed media personality Nana Yaa Brefo cried out over the unfortunate incident that had befallen Kofi Adoma.

This came after she appealed to the Dormaahene, Osagyefo Oseadeeyo Agyeman Badu II to also assist Kofi Adoma regain his eyesight.

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Nana Yaa Brefo also made the same appeal to the founder of Angel Group of Companies Dr Kwaku Oteng and stressed the need for he too to also play a lead role in helping her former colleague regain full fitness.

Proofread by Samuel Gitonga, Copy Editor at YEN.com.gh

Source: YEN.com.gh