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Wontumi TV apologizes to President Mahama for derogatory remarks by presenter
Wontumi TV has apologized to President John Dramani Mahama, the National Democratic Congress (NDC), and the general public over comments made by one of its presenters linking the President to the recent military helicopter crash.
In a statement signed by management, the station said the remarks, made by presenter Akyenkwaa Nana Kofi Asare on Saturday, August 9, 2025, were “inappropriate, unfounded, and made without evidence.”
Management stressed that the comments did not reflect the views, position, or policy of Wontumi TV, adding that they went against the station’s values of professionalism, accuracy, and fairness in broadcasting.
The station said it regretted any distress or reputational harm the allegations may have caused to the President, the NDC, and the families affected by the incident.
It added that disciplinary action would be taken against the presenter and that editorial guidelines had been reinforced to ensure presenters speak only based on verified facts and credible information.
Wontumi TV reaffirmed its commitment to delivering accurate, balanced, and respectful content, and extended its condolences to the families of those who died in the crash.
The station also called for unity and sensitivity when discussing matters of national grief.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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Steps underway to repeal L.I 2462 – Prez assures
President John Dramani Mahama has assured Ghanaians that steps are underway to repeal Legislative Instrument 2462 as part of efforts to protect the country’s forests and water bodies.
During his media encounter at the Jubilee House, the president explained that the repeal will formalise the ban on mining in forest reserves and strengthen enforcement against illegal mining.
He stressed that his administration is committed to safeguarding the environment, reclaiming degraded reserves, and deploying more personnel to protect river bodies across the country.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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9 forest reserves recovered from illegal mining – President Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has announced the recovery of nine forest reserves from illegal mining under his government’s intensified environmental protection drive.
Addressing journalists at the Jubilee House, the president explained that hundreds of excavators, water pumps and other equipment have been seized as part of the operation, while degraded areas are being reclaimed and restored.
He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to end mining in protected areas, deploy more personnel to safeguard river bodies and strengthen laws to secure Ghana’s natural resources for future generations.
This notwithstanding, President Mahama revealed that two of the retrieved forest reserves had gone back into the hands of illegal miners, however, adequate measures have been put in place to reclaim them.
By: Jacob Aggrey
