Accra – The tragic loss of former NADMO deputy director Samuel Aboagye in the August 6 military helicopter crash still reverberates through Ghana’s political circles, but a new controversy has emerged from the grief: a court battle over DNA testing of his children.
The late politician, who was also the NDC’s Obuasi East parliamentary hopeful, was remembered last week in emotional tributes from his widow, Abigail Salami, and their daughter, who shared heartfelt videos of birthday moments and his final “I love you” message. Yet, just days after those posts, the family’s private sorrow turned public when Salami filed a petition in the Accra High Court seeking a court‑ordered DNA test to confirm the parentage of the couple’s two youngest children.
According to court documents obtained by JoyNews, Salami alleges that “irregularities in the children’s birth records” have raised questions about their biological link to the late minister. She is requesting that the court compel the exhumation and testing of Samuel Aboagye’s remains to settle the matter, a move that has sparked a wave of commentary across social media.
Why the DNA dispute?
– Estate implications: The outcome could affect inheritance rights and the distribution of Aboagye’s assets.
– Political ramifications: With the NDC still reeling from the loss of a prominent figure, the case adds a personal drama to an already charged environment.
The court has scheduled a preliminary hearing for next month, giving both parties time to prepare their arguments. In the meantime, Aboagye’s former colleagues have rallied behind the family, recalling his dedication to public service and his role in the National Disaster Management Organisation.
As Ghana watches, the blend of tragedy, politics, and a courtroom showdown over DNA underscores how personal matters can quickly become national headlines. The story will continue to develop as the legal process unfolds.