Ghanaian broadcaster Kofi Adoma has disclosed that he is now blind, revealing this heartbreaking news at a press conference on March 13th, 2025, alongside his wife. Kofi detailed the emotional trauma he endured following a tragic incident during the Kwafie Festival in Dormaa, where he was shot in the eye while covering the event.
According to Kofi, the attack occurred when one of the gunmen, wearing a musket, fired directly at his face. The impact caused severe damage to his eyes, leading to multiple surgerie Kon both. Despite the medical interventions, his vision could not be restored.
“I need to speak out before it’s too late. I’m in severe pain, my head aches badly, but I must talk before I die,” he groaned, his voice filled with anguish.
Kofi also expressed the deep emotional toll the incident has taken on him, admitting that there were moments when he felt it would have been better to die than to survive. “Some of the narratives I am hearing about myself are unbearable,” he lamented sorrowfully.
Kofi Adoma assured his supporters that despite this challenge, he remains committed to his work and hopes to inspire others going through their own struggles. “This is not the end for me. It is just a new chapter, and I will keep moving forward with faith and determination,” he declared.
The news has ignited a wider conversation about disability awareness and the importance of mental and emotional support for those facing such life-altering conditions.
As the story unfolds, many are rallying behind Kofi Adoma, applauding his courage and strength in the face of adversity.
The press conference ended on a somber note, with Kofi’s wife standing supportively by his side, as he bravely shared his painful journey with the public.