Akyenkwaa Nana Kofi Asare, a presenter with Wontumi TV, recently appeared in court over allegations of linking President John Mahama to a military helicopter crash that claimed eight lives. However, his court appearance on April 15, 2025, was actually related to a different matter – unlawful possession of narcotic plants.
Bribery Allegations Against Crime Officer
During the hearing, Asare accused the Crime Officer handling his case of demanding a GH¢4,000 bribe to settle the case outside court. The judge has ordered the Crime Officer to appear in court and respond to the claims made against him.
Denial of Bail
In a more recent development, on August 14, 2025, the Accra Circuit Court denied Asare bail, citing the need for further investigation. His lawyer, Enoch Anhwere Afoakwah, criticized the court’s decision, describing it as a “miscarriage of justice” and vowed to challenge the ruling at the High Court. Asare’s lawyer also highlighted that his client is the sole caregiver to his six children, with the eldest being 14 years old, and the court refused to grant bail despite this plea.
Reaction from the Public
The case has sparked controversy, with some questioning the court’s decision to deny bail. Chairman Wontumi and eight others have offered to stand as sureties for Asare.
Related Cases
This is not the first time a Ghanaian has appeared in court over narcotics charges. In a similar case, 13 persons were granted bail for allegedly possessing narcotic drugs without lawful authority. The court also heard of a recent Supreme Court ruling that kept suspected drug traffickers in jail pending trial.
The case of Akyenkwaa Nana Kofi Asare continues to unfold, with the next hearing scheduled for May 7, 2025. The outcome of this case will be closely watched, given the seriousness of the charges and the implications for the accused and his family.