Traditional priest, Nana Kwaku Bonsam, has appealed to President John Dramani Mahama and the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, to assist him in obtaining the necessary documentation and visa to travel to the United States for medical treatment. He said he was ready to fund the trip himself but only needed help with documentation.

The priest said this in a viral Facebook video shared on his personal account.

The all-round priest said he urgently needs treatment for the scar on his face and hopes to undergo a skin graft at Harlem Hospital in the US.

WHAT IS SKIN GRAFT?

A skin graft is a surgical procedure where healthy skin is removed from one part of the body (the donor site) and transplanted to cover a damaged or missing area of the skin (the recipient site).

DIRE CONCERN

He said his immediate concern is to find a lasting solution to the wound, which he said has made it difficult for him to sleep at night.

“Kindly help me treat the wounds on my face. All I need at the moment is to be able to treat the wounds on my face. If I am able to undergo a skin graft on my face, I will be okay.” he said.

Nana Kwaku Bonsam also expressed concern about his current condition, saying previous medication had not produced the desired improvement.

CURRENT SITUATION COSTLY

He disclosed that a physician recently prescribed medication costing about GH¢6,200, which he completed, but said his condition had persisted.

“I find it very difficult to sleep at night. I do not want to take any medication that could cause me to develop an allergic reaction. Recently, a physician prescribed some drugs for me which cost about GH¢6,200. I completed the course, but my condition has still not improved,” he said.

STATE-ASSISTED TRAVEL

With his focus now on accessing specialised treatment in the US, Nana Kwaku Bonsam said he was not asking the government to finance his medical expenses. Instead, he is seeking assistance with the travel and visa process so he can access the treatment he believes is necessary.

PUBLIC RIDICULE

For many who commented on his video on Facebook, they mocked and questioned why he was unable to heal himself since he's known for claiming to have some superpowers.