Frimpong-Boateng Denies Blocking Medical Treatment for Late Victor Selormey
Renowned heart surgeon and founder of the National Cardiothoracic Centre at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Professor Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng, has strongly refuted claims that he blocked medical treatment for the late former Deputy Minister of Finance, Victor Selormey.
In a statement copied to Mynewsgh.com, Prof. Frimpong-Boateng described the allegations made by veteran human rights lawyer Kwabla Senanu as “palpable falsehoods” and insisted that he had no hand in preventing Selormey from receiving treatment abroad.
According to the distinguished cardiologist, he personally petitioned then-President John Agyekum Kufuor to grant Selormey a presidential pardon due to his deteriorating health condition.
“I never held any grudge against my V-mate, and this is demonstrated by the fact that I personally petitioned President Kufuor to grant him a presidential pardon. This is one of the many things I did for my friend. At no time did I obstruct his treatment or oppose his wish to travel to the USA. I hold you, Lawyer Senanu, to strict proof of your fabrications,” his statement read.
The accusations stem from a claim by Lawyer Kwabla Senanu, who alleged that Prof. Frimpong-Boateng had rejected a High Court-approved referral for Selormey to seek medical treatment in the United States due to a malfunctioning pacemaker.
Senanu stated that Selormey underwent pacemaker surgery in the United States after suffering a cardiac arrest while on state duty. However, when his condition worsened, a court approved his request to return to the U.S. for further treatment.
According to Senanu, Prof. Frimpong-Boateng, who was the head of the Cardiothoracic Centre at the time, declined the request, reportedly questioning why the initial pacemaker surgery had been done abroad when Ghana had qualified specialists to handle such cases.
The lawyer further suggested that Selormey’s eventual passing was partly due to this decision and hinted that political factors may have influenced the refusal. He alleged that the move was part of a broader attempt by the succeeding government to punish officials of the previous administration.
In response, Prof. Frimpong-Boateng emphasized that Selormey was not just a colleague but a close friend and fellow “V-mate” (a reference to their time together at Prempeh College). He urged the public to disregard what he described as an attempt to tarnish his reputation.
The controversy surrounding Victor Selormey’s treatment and eventual passing continues to generate debate, with some questioning the political and medical decisions made at the time. However, Prof. Frimpong-Boateng has made it clear that he played no role in denying his late friend access to medical care abroad.