{
  "id": 11421821,
  "title": "‘Help me acquire a visa’ – Kwaku Bonsam appeals to Mahama, Ablakwa for US medical travel assistance",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/help-me-acquire-a-visa-kwaku-bonsam-appeals-to-mahama-ablakwa-for-us",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-02T11:12:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/help-me-acquire-a-visa-kwaku-bonsam-appeals-to-mahama-ablakwa-for-us-medical-travel-assistance/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Traditional priest Nana Kwaku Bonsam has reached out to President John Mahama and Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Ablakwa for help in securing a visa and travel documents to receive further medical treatment in the United States. Bonsam, who is bearing the cost of the trip and medical expenses himself, seeks assistance with the documentation necessary for his journey. He aims to undergo a skin graft at Harlem Hospital to address a scar and persistent facial wounds that have caused him significant discomfort and sleep disruption. In a video posted on Facebook, Bonsam implored the authorities to help him treat these wounds, stating that a skin graft could potentially alleviate his condition. He previously received treatment in the US for part of his face and believes additional care could further improve his situation.\n\nBonsam has already spent approximately GH¢6,200 on prescribed medication for his condition, which he claims has not yielded the desired results. Despite finding it difficult to sleep due to the persistent pain and discomfort, he has refrained from taking any additional medication that might cause an allergic reaction. He emphasized that he is not seeking financial aid from the government but rather requires support in navigating the visa application process. Bonsam reiterated his willingness to cover all expenses, stating, \"All I need is for the authorities to help me acquire a visa.\" His plea has sparked reactions on social media, with some users mocking his situation and questioning his reliance on supernatural claims in the face of his public admiration.",
  "summary": "Traditional priest Nana Kwaku Bonsam has appealed to President John Dramani Mahama and Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa to help him secure the necessary travel documents and visa to access further medical treatment in the United States. He says he is prepared to bear the cost of the trip and medical expenses himself but […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Traditional priest Kwaku Bonsam seeks US medical visa assistance",
    "Bonsam aims to undergo skin graft at Harlem Hospital for facial wounds",
    "He has spent GH¢6,200 on medication with no improvement"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}