Wontumi TV, Fante Comedy Arrest Angers Ghanaians
The Wontumi TV presenter and Fante Comedy arrested over NDC helicopter crash controversy has ignited heated debate during a period of national mourning. Ghana is still reeling from the loss of eight heroes in the recent military helicopter disaster.
Citizens expected unity and compassion. Instead, many believe the government has escalated tensions with politically charged actions. In Ejisu Krapa, unidentified armed men arrested Wontumi TV presenter Akyemkwa Nana Kofi Asare in a “Rambo-style” operation.
Shortly after, social media personality Fante Comedy was also detained over a viral TikTok video. Both arrests came as the nation sought to honour the crash victims, shifting focus from grief to politics.
Critics accuse the Mahama-led NDC government of using the tragedy to suppress dissent. They argue the timing and manner of the arrests inflame divisions and erode trust in leadership.
These moves have raised pressing questions: Is the priority to allow the fallen heroes to rest in peace, or to control the narrative through fear? Citizens warn that politicising a national tragedy undermines both unity and democratic freedoms.
Observers say leadership during crises should focus on empathy, restraint, and protecting free expression. Instead, these incidents have sparked anxiety about personal safety and the rule of law under the current administration.
Activists urge the government to separate mourning from political battles. They call for transparent governance that respects both the dead and the living, ensuring tragedies are not exploited for partisan gain.
The Wontumi TV presenter and Fante Comedy arrested over NDC helicopter crash saga risks deepening public mistrust at a time when Ghana needs solidarity. True leadership means guiding the nation through grief without intimidation, censorship, or divisive politics.
