Former NSMQ "shark," Ninwie Leonard Lanyeli, celebrated his birthday on Friday, February 7, as he entered a new stage of life.
A group from the industrialist Ibrahim Mahama's camp, who has pledged to pay for Leonard's medical care and schooling, organised the celebration.
Rafik Mahama's assistant posted photos of Leonard on Facebook, where he appeared to be enjoying himself on his big day.
He also mentioned that Leonard will be departing in a few days for extensive medical care abroad.
While we waited for his paperwork to be finalised in a few days so he could be transported abroad for extensive medical treatment and care, we joined Leonard to celebrate his birthday yesterday at his home on behalf of Mr Ibrahim Mahama.
"To commemorate this wonderful day, the facility's administration and personnel joined us. Birthday greetings, Leonard (Leo). May God grant you the aspirations of your heart and bring you to the pinnacle of your field. Amen," the post concluded.
Biography of Leonard
MyJoyOnline was the first to report the account of the 33-year-old who had to leave his doctor of optometry programme at KNUST because of Bipolar Disorder 2.
Leonard ought to have become a practising optometrist like many of his classmates in 2012 if not for his health difficulties.
Leonard's 60-year-old mother, Ninwie Gladys, said that one of Leonard's college friends had taken him home, and he had returned with the illness.
In 2013, Leonard was compelled to take a vacation from his university studies to visit the Pantang Mental Hospital for psychiatric care. He was then given the diagnosis with Bipolar Disorder 2.
Leonard later made a brief second visit to the institution in 2014 to pursue his studies.
Leonard was re-admitted to the university after a successful rehabilitation procedure, and he did well on the end-of-semester tests.
When he was younger, Leonard made a vow to his mother that he would become a doctor. Yet it seems as though that hope has been destroyed.
Leonard promises to go back to school if the chance arises again.
Friends, relatives, and coworkers think Leonard was born great and that greatness may still exist in him if he receives prompt assistance.
Ibrahim Mahama, the founder of Engineers and Planners, promised to pay for Leonard's studies so he could finish the doctor of optometry programme at KNUST after the documentary by JoyNews' Mahmud Mohammed-Nurudeen aired.
To properly restore "Dr" Leonard's health, Ibrahim Mahama, the brother of former president Mahama, will also contribute to further mental care.
Leonard will get help to complete the final two years of the six-year programme at KNUST after receiving mental therapy, according to Rafik Mahama, the Ghanaian businessman's assistant, who spoke to JoyNews.
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