{"id":90597,"date":"2025-08-20T17:38:49","date_gmt":"2025-08-20T17:38:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=90597"},"modified":"2025-08-20T17:38:49","modified_gmt":"2025-08-20T17:38:49","slug":"kennedy-agyapong-helicopter-crash-should-end-unnecessary-politicisation-of-national-issues","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=90597","title":{"rendered":"Kennedy Agyapong: Helicopter crash should end \u2018unnecessary\u2019 politicisation of national issues"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Former Assin Central Member of Parliament, Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, has called for an end to what he described as the \u201cunnecessary politicisation\u201d of critical national matters, following the recent military helicopter crash that claimed the lives of eight distinguished individuals.<\/p>\n

In a post shared on Facebook, Mr Agyapong lamented the tendency of political actors, particularly from opposition parties, to exploit national debates for partisan gain, warning that such conduct weakens Ghana\u2019s collective progress.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe recent helicopter crash that claimed eight precious lives should be a wake-up call for us all on the extent to which unnecessary partisanship is destroying our country,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

He specifically cited the long-standing controversy over the proposed acquisition of a new presidential jet under the Akufo-Addo administration, a matter that sparked fierce opposition in Parliament.<\/p>\n

Mr Agyapong accused North Tongu MP, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, of spearheading what he termed a campaign of \u201cunwarranted politicisation\u201d over the matter. <\/p>\n

He noted the irony that the parliamentary delegation overseeing the acquisition process was led by James Agalga, the NDC\u2019s Ranking Member on the Defence and Interior Committee.<\/p>\n

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\u201cFor the sake of political expedience, Hon. Okudzeto Ablakwa vehemently opposed the acquisition and engaged in unfortunate banter. He must bow his head in shame and apologise for his disservice to our dear country,\u201d the former MP charged.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Mr Agyapong argued that the long-term economic prudence of acquiring a fit-for-purpose presidential aircraft far outweighs the ongoing cost of luxury chartered flights. <\/p>\n

He further stressed that attention should be directed at the positive diplomatic and investment opportunities that presidential travels can yield.<\/p>\n

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\u201cIn the long term, the acquisition of a fit-for-purpose presidential jet is economically prudent compared to the expenditure incurred on presidential travels devoid of the same,\u201d he said. \u201cAdditionally, the focus must rather be on the potential benefits of presidential travels.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

The businessman-turned-politician warned fellow politicians to avoid fuelling populism and propaganda at the expense of national development.<\/p>\n

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\u201cAs politicians, we must be wary of the adverse impact of populism and propaganda on our national interest. Let\u2019s rather pursue initiatives that would benefit the country.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

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