GAF Helicopter Crash: NPP Activists Fante Comedy and Yayra Abiwu Arrested Over Alleged Mahama Threat
- The police have announced the arrest of two TikTokers, Prince Ofori, aka Fante Comedy, and Yayra Abiwu, aka AY
- The known NPP sympathisers were arrested in connection with alleged threats made to President John Mahama
- A photo and video of them after their arrest have emerged online, sparking mixed reactions from Ghanaians
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Two people believed to be supporters of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) have found themselves in police custody for allegedly threatening the life of President John Mahama.
Prince Ofori, aka Fante Comedy, and Yayra Abiwu, aka AY, were picked up on August 12, following alleged threatening comments on TikTok while discussing the Obuasi helicopter crash.
Source: Facebook
According to the Ghana Police Service, the arrest forms part of their investigation into the viral TikTok video containing death threats against Mahama and his wife, Lordina Mahama.
In a statement released on Facebook, police indicated that Ofori and Abiwu were assisting with ongoing investigations, as they continue efforts to apprehend other individuals believed to be connected to the threatening video.
See the police statement below:
In a later video, the two suspects were spotted being brought into police custody in handcuffs.
Fante Comedy, Yayra's alleged threats against Mahama
The disturbing TikTok video features a female voice speaking in Twi, making explicit death threats against the presidential couple.
"Did you see how they put them in sacks? That's how we will treat Mahama. We will kill him and cut off the head of his wife," the voice is heard saying in the recording.
The threats were made about the tragic helicopter crash that occurred on August 6 at the Sikaman Forest in the Adansi South District, near Obuasi in the Ashanti Region, which claimed eight lives, including senior government officials and military personnel.
Omane Boamah, others die in helicopter crash
A Ghana Armed Forces Z-9 helicopter crashed and reportedly burst into flames, killing all eight people aboard, who were travelling to Obuasi for the launch of the Responsible Cooperative Mining and Skills Development Programme (rCOMSDEP).
The victims included several high-ranking officials:
- Dr Edward Kofi Omane Boamah, Minister for Defence
- Dr Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, Member of Parliament for Tamale Central and Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation
- Alhaji Limuna Muniru Mohammed, Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator
- Dr Samuel Sarpong, National Vice Chairman of the ruling NDC
- Samuel Aboagye
- Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala
- Flight Officer Manaen Twum Ampadu
- Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah
Defence Minister Omane Boamah was representing President Mahama, who had reportedly cancelled his attendance at the last minute.
Two of the victims, Dr Mohammed Murtala and Limuna Mohammed, were buried on August 10 following Islamic burial traditions.
A national funeral is scheduled for August 15, 2025, at the forecourt of the State House to honour the memories of the deceased.
Watch the burial and Janazah prayers for Murtala and Muniru below.
Reactions to Fante Comedy and AY's arrest
The news of the arrest of the two has sparked mixed reactions from Ghanaians. While some saw it as a good move, others condemned it. Below are some of the reactions YEN.com.gh gathered.
Clarice Doku said:
"We’ve seen their shameless faces already, no need covering up, they ain’t minors to hide their faces. Ah, well, he’s wearing Balenciaga with handcuffs. Poor me😫😫😫😫😫😫."
Kingdom Atsufui Mayfair said:
"We know them already 😂😂😂 the guy is phone repairman in Circle tiptoe lane 😂😂…We’re waiting for Akosua Jollof and the rest too."
Emmanuel Yaw Senyo said:
"I wonder why it’s always poor man pikin wey engage in these silly acts that get them into trouble. 🤦♂️"
Dee Kwaku Daingerfield said:
"Oh, so under Mahama there’s no freedom of speech again…..? Stupid people...the tables will eventually turn."
Penelope Birago Frimpong said:
"So when some Ghanaian insulted the former president, the Ghana police did not arrest them. eii Ghana."
Captain Smart claims birds cause plane crashes
Meanwhile, Onua TV presenter Captain Smart sparked controversy with his claims about plane crashes following the military helicopter crash.
As reported by YEN.com.gh, he had suggested that the crash might have been caused by a bird, claiming that 65% of crashes happened so.
The video of Captain Smart making his claim about birds triggered a massive online bashing for him, as some Ghanaians questioned him.
Proofreading by Jeffrey Owusu-Mensah, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
