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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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President Mahama thanks Ghanaians for support after helicopter crash tragedy
President John Dramani Mahama, Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, and the government have expressed deep gratitude to Ghanaians and the international community for the support shown following the helicopter crash of August 6, which claimed eight lives, including two ministers of state.
In a message issued by the Presidency on Monday, the President said the nation was moved by the outpouring of condolences, solidarity, and practical assistance offered during the period of mourning.
He noted that the sympathy messages, attendance at the state funeral, and acts of kindness towards the bereaved families brought comfort in a difficult time.
The statement commended individuals, security personnel, and corporate organisations that worked to ensure that the victims were given what it described as a “dignified and befitting Ghanaian burial.”
“As we return to the duties of resetting Ghana and building the Ghana we want, let us remain united in prayer, comfort one another, and continue to support the families affected by this tragedy,” the statement said.
The President in the statement prayed for the souls of the departed to rest in eternal peace.
Following the conclusion of the state funeral and the burial of all eight victims, the Chief of Staff has directed that flags at public buildings, which had been flown at half-mast in mourning, be restored to full mast with immediate effect.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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President Mahama grants 998 prisoners amnesty
President John Dramani Mahama has granted amnesty to 998 prisoners serving various jail terms across prisons in the country.
The gesture is upon the recommendation of the Prisons Service Council and in consultation with the Council of State and in accordance with Article 72(1) of the Constitution.
A statement issued by the Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, in Accra yesterday said the number is out of a total of 1,014 recommended.
Per the statement, 87 persons who were sentenced to death will now be commuted to life imprisonment whiles 51 prisoners who were on life sentence will now have to serve 20 years.
First time offenders to be granted pardon are 787, seriously ill, 33, over 70 years irrespective of offence 36, nursing mothers, 2 and petitions, 2.
BY JULIUS YAO PETETSI
