Kofi Adoma Nwanwani Speaks On His Shooting Incident: "I've Had 7 Eye Surgeries"
- Kofi Adoma Nwanwani has opened up about the number of surgeries he's had since his shooting accident in December
- During his first public appearance after the incident, Kofi clarified various reports on the matter and expressed disappointment in some people
- Netizens who saw the video were heartbroken and expressed their views in the comments section of the viral post
Ghanaian broadcaster Kofi Adoma Nwanwani has, for the first time, spoken about his eye accident, detailing the circumstances that led to his predicament.
The renowned journalist, during a press conference, debunked rumours that his eye injury was caused by the debris from gunpowder. Kofi confirmed that he was shot in the eye.
Source: Facebook
Gunman shoots Kofi Adoma in the eye
Kofi Adoma Nwanwani, the CEO of Kofi TV and an employee with Angel FM had an eye accident in December, during the Kwafie festival. He has since been missing from both radio and TV production.
The Angel FM broadcaster was taken to Ghanaian hospitals for treatment, but efforts to salvage the situation proved futile.
As a result, he was taken abroad for treatment. Kofi has shared what happened when he went to seek treatment abroad.
The broadcaster who could not see with both eyes during the press conference complained about a severe headache.
He disclosed that some veins connecting his eye to the brain were affected, leading to his condition. He also stated that he has had seven surgeries following the incident.
Watch the video below:
Kofi expresses disappointment in Ghanaians
Speaking to journalists at the press conference held on March 13, 2025, the renowned broadcaster lamented the aftermath of his accident and called out persons he believes have disappointed him.
His first disappointment was with the people of Dormaa and the Dormaahene, whom he referred to as his Kinsmen, over comments they made regarding the incident.
Kofi Adoma, who was overwhelmed with sorrow at a point during the press conference, also singled out the CEO of Angel FM, Mr Vincent Opare accusing him of prioritising the company's brand over his life.
"When this happened, many people made assumptions about my eye injury, but I never expected this would come from Bono people."
Source: UGC
No arrests have been made
Kofi Adoma and his family stated that no arrest has been made since the incident in December, although the matter has been reported to the Ghana Police Service.
Netizens react to Kofi's first public appearance
Netizens who saw the video of Kofi Adoma Nwanwani speaking about his surgery were heartbroken. They expressed their deepest sympathy in the comments section of the now-viral post.
@ekuwaskitchen2649 wrote:
"Awwww 😢 bra Kofi God will heal you, am soo sad , Kofi is a very nice person. He has helped a lot of people people with his platform and money so we must help him."
@EllenNkrumah-r9h wrote:
"Aww I'm teary, may the Almighty God heal you."
@Precious-pf3nc wrote:
"Awww, he has really changed, you could see his soul left him for some time, God have mercy upon him Amen."
@sandrahanson8613 wrote:
"Kofi, this life, your reward for supporting people will be received in heaven."
@MaryKyeretwie wrote:
"Awiey3 ne as3m hmm, Bro Kofi wishing u speedy recovery."
@Andy.IAmonge-d1k wrote:
"May God heal Kofi."
@symplyohemaa wrote:
"Awwwww 😢😢😢 Bra Kofi Kafra wai ooohhh God heal him."
@NoahOlogo-sg1gw wrote:
"The wife for make him talk. Is a way of relieving pain keke."
@Lover-f6b9t wrote:
"Hmmm I am speechless."
@NoahOlogo-sg1gw wrote:
"But Kofi is a good person oo. So I don't understand why people are really sabotaging him in this condition 😢 but God go surely deliver."
@helendoe6965 wrote:
"Nana thank you God continue to bless you more."
@ekowvilasmens wrote:
"This man Ibrahim Mahama is a gem. His stream of wealth will never run out. God bless him."
@eseadjor wrote:
"The wife couldn’t hold it anymore even though she was saying "I will not talk" So emotional. God will sustain you mama. Well done. You will be fine sir. God is working."
Afia Schwarzenegger jubilates over Kofi's eye problems
In a related development, YEN.com.gh reported that Afia Schwarzenegger had spoken after Kofi Adoma Nwanwanii's first public appearance following his eye incident in Dormaa.
During a live TikTok interaction moments after Kofi Adoma's press conference, Afia Schwarzenegger accused him of exaggerating his woes to court sympathy from Ghanaians.
She described Kofi Adoma's issues as an opportunity to rejoice and hurled unprintable words at him and his wife, Miracle Adoma Nwanwani.
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Source: YEN.com.gh
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