Kofi Adoma Details What Happened At The Kwafie Festival: "I Was Told Where To Stand"
- Kofi Adoma could not control his tears as he recounted what led to him being shot in the face at the Kwafie Festival
- Speaking at a press conference, he said someone at the festival appealed to film a particular rite during the festival
- Many Ghanaians who saw the video wished Kofi Adoma a speedy recovery as he tried to heal from his eye injuries
Kofi Adoma has finally opened up on what transpired during his coverage of the Kwafie Festival, which led to the accident that has now affected his eyesight.
Speaking at a press conference, the broadcaster, while addressing the gathering, opened up on the final moments leading up to when he was shot in the face.
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He said it all happened when he was approached by someone with a request to provide coverage for one specific rite of the festival, which was very important.
Kofi Adoma said that without hesitation, he picked up his vlogging camera and began filming.
He said that while filming, the same individual approached him to change his standing position and even suggested where to stand so he could get a better view of what was being done.
“When I was seated down, someone came to tell me that 'Bra Kofi, the major part is about to begin. We are about ignite the fire which is the Aduana fire, but your men have also left with the equipment. If you do not film this aspect, the coverage would not be complete'."
Using his Osmo Pocket 3, he began filming as requested.
“While filming, the same person again told me that the individual performing the rites would open his car door and ignite the fire hence, I should move to this particular place, that is where I would be able to film it properly."
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After making this statement, Kofi Adoma got emotional as he expressed regret for heeding the request by that individual.
“If I had known, I should have stood where I was," he said with regret.
He added that within a few minutes of moving to the new position, he went blank and realised he had been shot in the face.
At the time of writing the report, the video had raked in over 10,000 likes and 1,000 comments.
The TikTok video is included below:
Ghanaians wish Kofi Adoma a speedy recovery
Social media users who took to the comments section of the video shared varied opinions on the video, with many wishing Kofi Adoma a speedy recovery.
priscillakuffour33 stated:
"Why am I crying, God of Alpha hour, you have done it before; God, pls do it again. May God heal you."
Nana Mante stated:
"Why do I feel they made him change his position to get the right target."
Miss Mina added:
"l ask my self one question always as a lady. God, help me to love my husband no matter the state of our condition."
Kofi Adoma's wife slams Angel CEO
Earlier, YEN.com.gh also reported that Kofi Adoma's wife slammed the CEO of Angel FM, Vincent Opare.
Miracle Adoma called out the CEO for prioritising the radio station's brand over her husband's health.
Kofi Adoma's wife also commended Dr Kweku Oteng for his empathy after the shooting incident.
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