The Accra Circuit Court has rejected a bail application from the legal team of Wontumi TV presenter Akyenkwaa Nana Kofi Asare.
Akyenkwaa Nana Kofi Asare was denied bail and has been remanded into police custody for one week over his controversial comments against President Mahama.
Speaking to the media, Enoch Anhwere Afoakwah, the lawyer for the Wontumi TV presenter, criticised the court’s decision as a miscarriage of justice.
According to Enoch Anhwere Afoakwah, they will challenge the Circuit Court ruling at the High Court.
Akyemkwaa Nana Kofi Asare was arrested on August 12 over allegations claiming President John Mahama had a hand in the GAF Z9 helicopter crash that claimed the lives of eight Ghanaians.
Speaking in a viral video while being escorted back into custody, Akyemkwaa Nana Kofi Asare stated, We are strong, we are still strong, the elephant is strong, I am strong, we are stronger than apartheid. I’m the hero”.
It was earlier reported that Akyemkwa Nana Kofi Asare was allegedly abducted by unknown armed men.
Reports suggest Akyemkwa Nana Kofi Asare was whisked away in a dramatic “Rambo-style” operation.
Eyewitnesses say the assailants, heavily armed, arrived in unmarked vehicles, firing warning shots all over, forcibly picked up the journalist, and sped off without revealing their identities or intentions.
Akyemkwa Nana Kofi Asare, after the tragic Helicopter crash on August 6, which claimed eight lives, boldly stated that President John Mahama could be held accountable for the accident.
Speaking on Wontumi TV, Akyemkwa Nana Kofi Asare stated, “Mahama should be held accountable; he is aware of everything. Asiedu Nketia should be asked why he said he would not attend the event but delegated responsibility to Samuel Sarpong.
The document was also given to Fiifi Kwetey to go, and he also refused, asking the NDC’s first vice, Samuel Sarpong, to attend instead.”
He further claimed, “Another instance, the plane was there, the delegates and protocols were on board, and Ato Forson pulled out Muntaka for a meeting, is it madness?
Eight people’s husbands, fathers, and you are telling us this nonsense to believe”.
In addition, the Wontumi TV issued a public apology to President John Dramani Mahama, the National Democratic Congress (NDC), and the general public over recent comments made by one of our on-air presenters, alleging that the President had a hand in the recent tragic military helicopter crash.
Wontumi TV statement read, “The management of Wontumi TV wishes to inform the general public that comments made by our presenter, Akyenkwaa Nana Kofi Asare, on Saturday, 9th August 2025, do not in any way represent the views, position, or policy of Wontumi TV.
We acknowledge that the statement was inappropriate, unfounded, and contrary to our station’s values of professionalism, accuracy, and fairness in broadcasting. The remarks were made without evidence and do not reflect the views, policies, or editorial position of Wontumi TV”.
The statement added, “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.
We wish to assure our cherished audience and the public that immediate steps are being taken to address the matter. Disciplinary action will be taken against the presenter in question, and we have reinforced our editorial guidelines to ensure that all on-air personalities speak only to verified facts and credible records”.
“Wontumi TV remains committed to upholding the highest standards of journalism and ethical broadcasting. We will continue to provide our viewers with accurate, balanced, and respectful content at all times.
We extend our condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in the tragic incident and call for unity and sensitivity in discussing matters of national grief”, the statement concluded.
However, a management member of Wontumi Radio in Accra, Gordon Asare Bediako, has said Wontumi Multimedia has not issued any apology to President John Dramani Mahama, the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
Speaking on Channel One Newsroom on Tuesday, August 12, Mr. Asare Bediako stated, “That came to us in Accra as a surprise. When we checked with Kumasi, we were told that there was nothing like that official apology or retraction or whatever. In fact, because of this communication from the NCA and the subsequent action, we were in the office of the lawyer for hours. While at that, somebody called to tell us that there was a letter in circulation.
“When we checked, we realised that it was not on the official social media handle of Wontumi Multimedia. There are several fake, unauthorised social media handles of Wontuni Multimedia, which are not utilised, and it was one of these that they used. Later, I saw that a ‘fake’ stamp had been used on it,” he explained.
Meanwhile, a state funeral will be held for Ghana’s eight fallen heroes tomorrow, Friday, August 15, 2025, at the Black Star Square in Accra.