The Minority Caucus in Parliament has thrown a challenge to government to publicly declare its stance and action plan on the preliminary report into the August 6 military helicopter crash, which claimed several lives and shocked the nation.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 and signed by Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, Ranking Member on the Committee on Defence and Interior, the Minority said it was taking “the moral high ground” by refusing to politicise such a sensitive national security issue but insisted that full transparency and disclosure were essential.
“The Minority Caucus expects, in the spirit of transparency and full disclosure, to receive the whole report in order to offer our objective and comprehensive view on the findings,” the statement said.
It added that their intent was not to point fingers but to support the implementation of the report’s recommendations in the best interest of the country.
The Minority further urged the government to “boldly state their position and plans relative to the Helicopter Crash Investigation Report” and to lead the charge toward its full implementation.
Taking a subtle swipe at political opponents, the Caucus reminded those who previously politicised issues of military aircraft and presidential travel that the safety of Ghanaians and the professionalism of the Armed Forces must always take precedence over partisan interests.
Reaffirming its commitment to national unity, the Minority said it would continue to engage constructively to ensure that the recommendations of the report are implemented to prevent future tragedies.
The statement concluded with a message of sympathy to the bereaved families, describing the victims as “departed heroes” who paid the ultimate price in service to Ghana.
