Veteran satirist and media personality Kwaku Sintim-Misa (KSM) has spoken out following the tragic helicopter crash that claimed the lives of military personnel and government officials.
In a statement that has sparked discussion among the public, KSM urged Ghanaians not to attribute the accident to divine will. According to him, it is misleading to suggest that “God caused their death,” as accidents of this nature often stem from human errors, technical faults, or lapses in safety measures.
In a candid reflection shared on his YouTube channel, KSM urged leaders to show empathy and honesty when consoling bereaved families. He also called for a deeper national conversation about the constitutional mandate for by-elections and their financial implications.
Quoting from Ecclesiastes, he reminded his audience that “for everything there is a season.”
He said “There’s a time to mourn. There’s a time to rejoice,” adding that when tragedy strikes, leaders must understand the moment.
“When you meet with the grieving families, it’s a time to mourn, Mr. Speaker. It’s a time to console them. I would think it’s a time to assure them that this was not the work of God,” he stated.
KSM criticised the tendency of some leaders and religious figures to frame disasters or accidents as divine punishment or prophetic fulfilment.
“Please, keep your faith in God because this (helicopter crash) didn’t come from him,” he said.
“However, the guarantee is that if things go wrong, you must realise that he’s still in control… I just beg to differ… It’s not a good way to mourn with people who are grieving” when leaders resort to invoking prophecies instead of offering genuine comfort.
He emphasised the importance of thorough investigations to uncover the real cause of the crash and prevent similar incidents in the future. In his view, shifting blame to God not only absolves authorities of accountability but also hinders the culture of safety in the country.
KSM added: “This report will come out, and we’ll see that it must have been some human error, some error, you know… Even at this period, the God that you serve is still with you. God never guarantees that nothing will go wrong.”
The helicopter crash, which occurred on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, has drawn national mourning and condolences from across the world.
President John Dramani Mahama has already received messages of solidarity from international leaders, promising support to Ghana during this difficult time.
KSM’s remarks add to the growing calls for improved safety standards, maintenance checks, and transparency in Ghana’s aviation and military operations.
The eight distinguished Ghanaians who lost their lives while on an official duty in the August 6, 2025, military helicopter crash at Adansi Akrofuom in the Ashanti Region included Dr Edward Kofi Omane Boamah, Minister for Defence, and Alhaji Dr Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, Member of Parliament for Tamale Central and Minister for Environment, Science, and Technology.
Others are Alhaji Muniru Mohammed Limuna, Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator; Mr Samuel Sarpong, Vice Chairman of the National Democratic Congress; and Mr Samuel Aboagye, Deputy Director-General of the National Disaster Management Organisation.
The rest are Wing Commander Peter Anala, Flight Lieutenant Manean Twum Ampadu and Flight Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah, all of the Ghana Air Force.
