He explained that he personally visited the hospital to assess the journalist’s eye condition and encouraged the family to remain strong.
Opare revealed that after Kofi Adomah was referred for eye surgery abroad, the owner of the company, Dr. Kwaku Oteng, provided financial assistance, sending a total of GH¢110,000 to help cover some hospital expenses.
Later, Dr. Oteng contributed an additional $40,000 (approximately GH¢640,000) for the surgery, which was carried out in phases.
Speaking on Angel FM, Opare dismissed claims that the company had abandoned Kofi Adomah.
He also noted that, despite their financial support, they had not yet received an official report detailing the medical expenses.
“We agreed to the assignment, and unfortunately, there was a shooting incident. I rushed to the hospital to assess the situation with the family. At some point, he was referred abroad for eye surgery. Dr. Oteng assisted with his feeding, flight ticket, and accommodation.
“The initial eye screening cost GH¢110,000. Later, he had to undergo the first procedure, and Dr. Oteng provided an additional $40,000, which is about GH¢640,000. That was the amount we gave him for the treatment, which was done in phases. In every corporate institution, an ailing employee is expected to present a certified medical report detailing the treatment costs. However, as we speak, I have not seen one,” he said in Twi in viral video shared on TikTok.
This revelation comes after some Ghanaians criticised Dr. Oteng for allegedly not showing enough concern for the broadcaster, despite public outcry.
It will be recalled that a few months ago, Kofi Adomah and his team from Angel FM/TV, Kofi TV, and MagrahebTV traveled to Dormaa Ahenkro in the Bono Region of Ghana to cover the Dormaa Kwafie Festival and the 25th anniversary of the enstoolment of Dormaahene, Osagyefo Oseadeeyo Agyeman Badu II.
While covering the event, Kofi was shot in the face by a gunman wielding a musket, causing severe damage to his eyes
and necessitating multiple surgeries.
A GoFundMe account has also been created to solicit funds for an upcoming surgery.
Watch Vincent Opare’s comments in the video below:
Source: www.ghanaweb.com
