The management of Wontumi TV has issued a public apology to former President John Dramani Mahama, the National Democratic Congress (NDC), and the general public following controversial remarks by one of its presenters linking the former president to a recent military helicopter crash that claimed eight lives.
In a statement released on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, the station stressed that the comments made by presenter Akyenkwaa Nana Kofi Asare on Saturday, August 9, 2025, did not reflect the views or editorial position of Wontumi TV.
“Wontumi TV wishes to express its sincere and unreserved apology to President John Dramani Mahama, the National Democratic Congress, and the general public over recent comments made by one of our on-air presenters, alleging that the President had a hand in the recent tragic military helicopter crash,” the statement read.
Management described the remarks as “inappropriate and baseless,” adding that disciplinary measures would be taken against the presenter involved.
“As a responsible media house, we deeply regret the distress and reputational harm this may have caused to the President, the NDC, and the affected families,” the statement added.
The fatal crash, which occurred earlier this month, has drawn national mourning and calls for a thorough investigation into its cause.
Source: Ghanaweb
