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Wontumi TV apologises to Mahama, NDC over helicopter crash allegations

Wontumi  TV, owned by the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has issued an unreserved apology to President John Dramani Mahama, the National Democratic Congress (NDC), and the public over comments made by one of its presenters linking the President to the recent tragic military helicopter crash.

A presenter of Wontumi TV alleged that the President had a hand in the tragic crash.

In a statement issued on Tuesday, August 12, the station’s management said the remarks by presenter Akyemkwaa Nana Kofi Asare on Saturday, August 9, 2025, were “inappropriate, unfounded, and contrary to our values of professionalism, accuracy, and fairness in broadcasting.”

Wontumi TV stressed that the comments did not represent its views, policies, or editorial position, adding that they were made without evidence.

“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 said.

The management assured the public that disciplinary action would be taken against the presenter and that editorial guidelines had been reinforced to ensure all on-air content is based on verified facts and credible information.

This also comes on the back of the National Communications Authority (NCA) suspension of three radio stations under the Wontumi Multimedia Company Limited, owned by the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party.

The affected stations — 95.9 FM in Accra, 101.3 FM in Kumasi, and 101.3 FM in Takoradi — were cited for failing to address regulatory breaches, including the unauthorised use of Studio-to-Transmitter Link (STL) frequencies and operating from unapproved transmitter locations.

The move follows the expiration of a 30-day grace period granted by President John Dramani Mahama to allow defaulting stations to rectify violations.

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