Akrofuom Traditional Leaders set to perform rituals to purify helicopter crash scene
Traditional leaders in Sikaman, under the Akrofrom stool lands, are set to perform purification rites to cleanse the land and restore spiritual balance following yesterday’s tragic helicopter crash, which has deeply shaken the community.
In an interview, one opinion leader revealed that traditional chiefs from Sikaman, Fomena, Akrofuom, and other nearby communities will gather to perform purification at the spot of the helicopter accident.
This they believe will cleanse the area in order to stop it from happening again in the enclave.
He underlined that local traditional leaders have cautioned people, particularly farmers, to refrain from visiting their farmers until the authorities have completed the cleansing.
The crash occurred in the Adansi Akrofuom District of the Ashanti Region, with the helicopter catching fire and burning beyond recognition after hitting a tree, as confirmed by local reports and eyewitness accounts, highlighting the severity of the incident and its impact on the area.
This event is part of a broader context of recent aviation incidents in Ghana, including a cargo plane crash in Accra in 2020 and another military helicopter crash in 2024, indicating a pattern of aviation safety concerns that may influence public and governmental responses to such tragedies.
Source: Ghana/otecfmghana.com/Bismark Appiah
