Questions Surrounding Dr. Samuel Sarpong's Military Aircraft Travels

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A former Member of Parliament for Kade Constituency, Ofosu Asamoah, has questioned the presence of the late Dr. Samuel Sarpong on a military aircraft that crashed on August 6, 2025, in the Ashanti Region. Dr. Sarpong, the First National Vice Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), was among the eight people who lost their lives in the accident, along with several high-ranking government officials. Ofosu Asamoah, a member of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), expressed concerns that Dr. Sarpong was not a minister, military personnel, or an employee of any identifiable government institution, raising questions about why he was on the aircraft.

Key Takeaways:

  • Dr. Samuel Sarpong, the First National Vice Chairman of the NDC, was on a military aircraft that crashed on August 6, 2025, in the Ashanti Region, raising questions about his presence on the flight.
  • Ofosu Asamoah, a former Member of Parliament for Kade Constituency, questioned why Dr. Sarpong, who was not a minister, military personnel, or an employee of any government institution, was on the aircraft.
  • The late Dr. Sarpong was among eight people who lost their lives in the crash, including several high-ranking government officials.
  • Ofosu Asamoah suggested that the state may need to establish a fund to support Dr. Sarpong's family, comparing the situation to a commercial bus crash where non-paying passengers are not covered by insurance.
  • The incident has sparked controversy, with Ofosu Asamoah's comments raising questions about the circumstances surrounding Dr. Sarpong's travel on the military aircraft.

Statistics:

  • 8 people lost their lives in the helicopter crash on August 6, 2025, including Dr. Samuel Sarpong and several high-ranking government officials.
  • None of the passengers or crew members on the military aircraft were wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash.
  • No insurance coverage was mentioned for non-paying passengers in the event of a commercial bus crash.
  • Ofosu Asamoah's suggestion to establish a fund to support Dr. Sarpong's family remains unimplemented.

Sources:

  • Ghana Web, August 16, 2025: "A former Member of Parliament for Kade Constituency, Ofosu Asamoah, has questioned why the late Dr Samuel Sarpong was on the military aircraft heading to Obuasi for a State event on small-scale mining."