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A former Deputy Defence Minister, Major Derrick Oduro (Rtd), has said the helicopter crash at Adansi on August 6, 2025, may have been caused by poor weather conditions.
According to Major Derrick Oduro (Rtd), he ruled out a mechanical fault, asserting that the military follows a very rigorous checklist before every flight.
He noted that with the stern routine and the highly professional flight officers, it will be very rare that a mechanical fault causes a crash.
Speaking on Accra-based Asempa FM’s Ekosiisen, Major Derrick Oduro (Rtd) stated, “This can only be about bad weather and not a faulty helicopter. I’ve used that same aircraft several times without any issues.
The military follows rigorous checklists before every flight. Accidents like this rarely happen”.
However, Franklin Cudjoe, the President of IMANI Africa, has said the whole country is mourning, but Ghanaians must also demand answers.
According to Franklin Cudjoe, no serious addition of helicopters and maintenance has been done for the last eight years.
He further questioned the state of Ghana’s Armed Forces as alarmingly terrible
In a social media post on X, Franklin Cudjoe wrote, “We are mourning, but we must demand answers! I am in touch with the highest echelons of power and the truth, my dear brothers and sisters, is that the state of Ghana’s Armed Forces was and is still alarmingly terrible.
He added, “No serious additions and maintenance in the last 8 years. My brother, Omane Boamah, consistently raised these issues at almost every Armed Forces Security Council meeting”.
Franklin Cudjoe recounted what a top Military liaison once told him that Ghana would want even if Togo were to attack the country.
“One top Military liaison” if even Togo were to attack us, we would be wanting”. And yet, we had $58m to mess around with some crap edifice. More details later! Not all mourners are genuine! I am very, very angry. You should be”, he added.
Meanwhile, the Bureau of Public Safety (BPS) has called for an independent and transparent investigation.
On Thursday, August 7, 2025, the Bureau of Public Safety issued a statement labelling the issue as a national tragedy.
The Bureau of Public Safety called on the government to go beyond internal inquiries and thoroughly investigate the accident.
The statement read, “The tragedy calls not only for empathy but for a credible, evidence-based investigation and transparent communication”.
“This is a moment that calls for national unity, truth, and action. The lessons we draw from this tragedy must lead to stronger safety systems and enhanced operational accountability—both in our skies and on the ground.”