Wontumi Appears in Court to Support His Presenter Accused of Linking Mahama to Helicopter Crash

• Chairman Wontumi appeared in court to support his employee, Wontumi TV presenter Akyenkwaa Nana Kofi Asare, who was recently arrested in Ejisu
• The arrest followed on-air allegations linking President John Mahama to the August 6, 2025, Ghana Armed Forces helicopter crash that claimed eight lives
• Meanwhile, Wontumi TV has issued a public apology to Mahama, the NDC, and Ghanaians, but the case is proceeding in court

Ashanti Regional NPP Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, made an impromptu appearance in court to support his embattled employee, Akyenkwaa Nana Kofi Asare, a presenter with Wontumi TV.

Wontumi supports his employee in court

Nana Kofi’s court case stems from his recent arrest by suspected national security operatives in Ejisu, just days after he made on-air allegations linking President John Mahama to the tragic Ghana Armed Forces helicopter crash on August 6, 2025, near Adansi Akrofuom.

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The unfortunate accident claimed eight lives, including senior government officials and military officers, whose burial is set for Friday, August 15.

The names of individuals involved in the Ghana military helicopter crash include Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, Alhaji Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, Alhaji Muniru Mohammed, Dr. Samuel Sarpong, Mr. Samuel Aboagye, Squadron Leader Peter, Flying Officer Twum Ampadu, and Sergeant Ernest Addo.

Following the controversial broadcast, Wontumi TV issued a public apology to Mahama, the National Democratic Congress (NDC), and Ghanaians at large, describing the comments as regrettable. Despite the apology, the case has moved forward, drawing significant public attention.

Wontumi's arrival in court

At the court hearing, Chairman Wontumi was seen interacting with the media and bloggers as he walked into the courtroom. According to him, the reason he showed up was reportedly to ensure that proceedings went smoothly for his employee.

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In videos trending on social media, the Ashanti Regional NPP Chairman was spotted talking to the media together with the lawyers presiding over the case of Nana Kofi, his employee.

They talked about their client being denied bail and being remanded into police custody as they shared their next steps in ensuring that Nana Kofi walks free.

The high-profile nature of the case, coupled with the sensitivity surrounding the helicopter crash and its victims, has sparked widespread conversation on responsible media commentary.

Many people have weighed in on the case and pleaded with radio and television presenters to be mindful of their words in sensitive cases like the military helicopter crash.

Wontumi and his legal team

Police arrest two TikTok users

YEN.com.gh reported that the Ghana Police Service arrested two individuals for allegedly making death threats against President John Mahama and his wife, Lordina Mahama.

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According to a police statement, the threats were issued in a TikTok video that has since gone viral online. The TikTokers went live and made some disparaging remarks about the first family.

Authorities say the two TikTokers who were arrested were the first suspects identified in the case. They also noted that efforts were underway to track down additional individuals involved.

Source: YEN.com.gh