- Wontumi TV presenter Akyenkwaa Nana Kofi Asare was arrested in Ejisu by suspected national security operatives
- This comes after the presenter alleged on-air that President John Mahama was linked to the August 6, 2025, military helicopter crash
- Meanwhile, the station issued an unreserved apology to Mahama, the NDC, and the public, stressing that the presenter’s comments were false
Wontumi TV presenter Akyenkwaa Nana Kofi Asare has been arrested by suspected national security operatives in Ejisu, just days after making controversial on-air comments alleging that former President John Mahama was connected to the recent Ghana Armed Forces helicopter crash.
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Wontumi presenter arrested
The fatal incident occurred on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, when a military Harbin Z-9 helicopter crashed at Adansi Akrofuom in the Ashanti Region.
Unfortunately, eight people lost their lives, including Deputy National Security Coordinator Alhaji Lumina Muniru, senior military officers, and other government officials.
In the wake of the tragedy, Nana Kofi Asare’s unsubstantiated claim sparked outrage, with critics describing the statement as reckless and deeply insensitive to grieving families.
In making his first court appearance on August 14, 2025, the Wontumi presenter was captured shouting that he was brave and a hero.
Facing mounting backlash, Wontumi TV swiftly issued an unreserved apology to President Mahama, the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), and the Ghanaian public.
The station clarified that the presenter’s comments did not reflect its editorial position and assured viewers of its commitment to responsible journalism.
Burial of the eight victims
Meanwhile, preparations are underway for the burial of the victims on Friday, August 15, 2025. The state funeral is expected to draw high-profile dignitaries, military officials, and bereaved families, as Ghanaians come together to honour the lives lost in the line of duty.
Also, security analysts have urged the public to be cautious about spreading unverified information, particularly in sensitive times of national mourning.
The helicopter crash remains one of the most devastating military accidents in recent Ghanaian history, leaving the nation in collective grief as it prepares to bid farewell to the fallen heroes.
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Reactions to the Wontumi presenter’s court appearance
The opinions of Ghanaians on the arrest of the Wontumi TV presenter are below:
bow_out_ said:
“People don’t know the meaning of certain words anymore. You’re a hero for spewing rubbish.”
davidasante550 said:
“hw3 ne gyimiie bi s3 i am a hero 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂”
skyper_1000 said:
“His boss sef no take am easy na him dierr )b3su ankasa😂😂”
mznadiagh said:
“Nkwasia hero!!! 😂😂😂😂
mabel_mawusi said:
“I’m the hero😂”
awurama_trimud3_bello said:
“Asem mpe nipa… nipa na ep3 Asem …. All the best hero🙌🏻”
i.am__simple said:
“Kwasiaaa what apartheid. He figa Ebi movie 😂😂😂”
Widow of Squadron Leader Anala feeds baby
YEN.com.gh reported that the wife of the late Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala tenderly fed their two-month-old baby during a solemn candlelight vigil held in memory of the three crew members who perished in the recent military helicopter crash.
Squadron Leader Anala was among the eight victims who tragically lost their lives when a Ghana Armed Forces helicopter went down at Adansi Akrofuom. The touching scene moved many attendees, with mourners offering prayers for strength and comfort for her and the other families devastated by the heartbreaking incident.
Source: YEN.com.gh
