Bullets still in my brain – Adwoa Safo’s first Interview since shooting
Former Dome-Kwabenya MP Sarah Adwoa Safo has broken her silence months after the shooting incident that left her with life-threatening injuries, revealing that bullets and glass fragments remain lodged near her brain.
In her first public interview since the attack, Madam Safo described the recovery process as “long, painful, and uncertain,” adding that doctors have advised against immediate surgery due to the sensitive location of the fragments.
“They told me the bullets and some glass fragments are lodged very close to my brain,” she said. “Any attempt to remove them now could cause more damage. So, I live with it daily. Some days the headaches are unbearable.”
The former Minister for Gender, Children, and Social Protection was shot at close range during an incident that shocked the nation. Photos from her hospital recovery, including one published on today’s front page, show visible scars on her face and neck.
‘I’m still healing’
Madam Safo, who has largely stayed out of public life since the attack, said she decided to speak out to set the record straight and thank Ghanaians for their prayers and support.
“I’m still healing, physically and emotionally,” she stated. “The journey hasn’t been easy, but I’m grateful to God and to everyone who stood by me. I’m taking it one day at a time.”
She declined to go into details about the circumstances of the shooting, saying investigations were still ongoing and she did not want to jeopardize the case in court.
Legal proceedings continue
The incident led to the arrest and prosecution of several suspects, including her brother Kwadwo Safo Akofena. As reported on today’s front page, the court on Tuesday granted GH¢4.5 million bail each to Kwadwo Safo and 8 others pending further hearings.
Medical sources close to Madam Safo say she undergoes regular scans and therapy to monitor the fragments near her brain. Doctors are said to be weighing the risks of surgical intervention against managing the condition.
Public reaction
News of her condition has sparked renewed calls for better protection of public figures and faster justice for victims of violent crime. Colleagues from both sides of Parliament have sent messages of support following her comments.
For now, Adwoa Safo says her focus is on recovery and spending time with family. “I’m alive. That’s what matters most. Everything else, God will handle,” she added.
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