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40-year-old woman goes blind after pastor allegedly hits her head against a wall

A shocking incident has come to light in Tarkwa-Maakro, Suame Municipality, Ashanti Region, where a 40-year-old woman has been left blind after she was allegedly assaulted by her boyfriend.

The suspect has been identified as a self-styled pastor, Douglas Appiah, 43, who became a street preacher after losing all members of a church he established years ago.

According to the victim, Naomi Asante, her boyfriend subjected her to severe beatings after she decided to end their relationship and move out of the room they were occupying.

She disclosed that the suspect hit her head against a wall multiple times, leading to her blindness.

Naomi Asante narrated her horrific ordeal to student journalists at the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies, Obaaku Sika Amponsah and Asonaba Kwadwo Wusu, on Sunday, July 7, 2024.

She revealed that she had her sight intact until the attack and was later locked up in a room for a week, left to die.

According to her, doctors at Okomfo Anokye Teaching Hospital have warned her that she must take immediate action to reverse the condition or risk permanent blindness.

The suspect has since been arrested by police in the area.

The Assembly Member for the area, Prince Asamoah Boakye, confirmed that the victim was indeed locked in a room.

He added that Naomi Asante showed signs of being attacked, according to police preliminary investigations.

However, Pastor Douglas Appiah, the accused, has denied the allegations, claiming that Naomi has a “spiritual problem” that causes her to become violent and that she fell and hit her head on the ground, leading to her blindness.

The contradictory accounts have raised further questions about the incident, with residents in the area confirming that Naomi was not blind before the incident.

Source: otecfmghana.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. In addition to his media ventures, Solomon serves as a Brand Ambassador for Alabuga, a prominent Russian industrial company, representing their interests and expansion across Africa. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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