Ghanaian journalist Kofi Adomah Nwanwanii is reportedly battling suicidal thoughts following remarks made by Dormaahene, Osagyefo Oseadeeyo Agyeman Badu II, regarding his condition. This was revealed in a Facebook post by fellow journalist Afia Pokuaa, popularly known as Vim Lady, according to a report by GhanaWeb.
Adomah, who has been struggling with a severe eye injury, was reportedly deeply affected when Dormaahene dismissed his ordeal as “propaganda.” Afia Pokuaa shared that she had been on the phone with Adomah for hours, offering emotional support as he coped with the distressing comments. She also disclosed that his family had to urgently search for emergency medication due to his deteriorating state.
“Kofi Adomah has become suicidal since last night after hearing you describe his shooting as propaganda,” Afia Pokuaa wrote.
Background
Adomah sustained the injury on January 15, 2025, while covering the Kwafie Festival and Dormaahene’s 25th enstoolment anniversary in Dormaa Ahenkro. Initial reports suggested that his injury was caused by musketry during the festival, but his wife, Miracle Adomah, later clarified that he had been deliberately shot in the face.
Since the incident, Adomah has undergone multiple surgeries, including a recent one in Dubai, with an eighth operation scheduled in the coming weeks. To support his medical expenses, well-wishers launched a fundraising campaign, highlighting the severity of his condition.
Dormaahene, who had previously remained silent about the incident, recently dismissed the reports surrounding Adomah’s injury, suggesting that they were politically motivated. His comments have sparked widespread criticism, with many—including Afia Pokuaa—urging him to reconsider his stance and issue an apology to the journalist and his family.
Source: GhanaWeb