The family of Lawrencia Naa Borley Nelson, popularly known as Naa Gamu, has blamed medical negligence for her tragic death after she was shot at an enstoolment ceremony.
The 35-year-old woman lost her life when gunfire broke out during the event in Accra.
Speaking to the media, her uncle, Samuel Nelson, said they believe she could have been saved if she had received proper medical attention on time.
“We are not only blaming those who fired the gun but also the health workers who attended to her. She was still breathing when she was taken to the hospital, but the way they handled her made things worse,” he said.
According to eyewitnesses, the enstoolment ceremony was going on peacefully when gunshots suddenly rang out.
People started running for safety, and in the chaos, Naa Gamu was hit by a stray bullet.
Her cousin, Cynthia Aryee, who was with her at the event, recalled the heartbreaking moment.
“She just fell, and we thought she had fainted. But when we got closer, we saw blood. She was trying to speak, but she couldn’t,” Cynthia said.
They rushed her to a nearby hospital, hoping she would survive.
The family claims that when they arrived at the hospital, the nurses and doctors were slow in attending to her.
“They wasted time asking unnecessary questions instead of acting fast. By the time they took her to the emergency room, she had lost too much blood,” Samuel Nelson said.
They also allege that there was a delay in getting a doctor to see her, and there was no proper arrangement for a blood transfusion.
“She was young and strong. If they had acted quickly, we believe she would still be here with us,” another family member, Evelyn Nelson, added.
The family is now demanding a thorough investigation into both the shooting and the medical treatment Naa Gamu received.
They have called on the police to arrest those responsible for the gunfire and also want the hospital to be held accountable.
“We need answers. We need justice. We don’t want this to happen to another family,” Samuel Nelson said emotionally.
Meanwhile, the police have assured the public that investigations are ongoing.
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