Business mogul Ibrahim Mahama has fully covered the $15,000 cost of urgent brain surgery for a 14-year-old student of Ghana Senior High School (Ghanasco) in Tamale.
The beneficiary, Hadeya Mohammed, a first-year student, requires the life-saving procedure in India.
Her condition had deteriorated to the point of severely affecting her hearing and disrupting her education.
A report aired on April 6, 2026, by Shawana Yussif, Northern Bureau Chief of Channel One TV, drew national attention to Hadeya’s plight.
Medical experts had recommended immediate surgery abroad, prompting heartfelt appeals from her teachers and classmates, who rallied to raise funds.
In a swift response, Mr. Mahama intervened, agreeing to cover the entire cost of the procedure and offering a lifeline to the young student and her family.
Confirming the development on Wednesday, April 15, Rafik Mahama, Special Aide to Mr. Mahama, told Channel One News that payment had been completed.
“The full payment has been made, and she can now travel to undergo the surgery in India. We wish her a speedy recovery,” he stated.
The gesture has drawn widespread praise as a timely intervention, underscoring the power of media advocacy to mobilize support and drive meaningful change.
