By Daniel Bampoe
Final funeral rites for the two young men who lost their lives in the tragic Tema microlight aircraft crash have been scheduled for March 28, 2026, at the forecourt of the State House in Accra, as family, friends, and sympathisers continue to mourn their untimely passing.
The deceased—sons of the founder of the Hebron Prayer Camp—were among the two persons on board the ill-fated aircraft which crashed at Tema Community 1 on March 16.
According to the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), the microlight aircraft, with registration number 9G-ADV, was en route from Ho to Accra when it lost contact with air traffic control before crashing, killing both occupants.
Details of the funeral arrangements were disclosed by Albert Dwumfour, President of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), who spoke on behalf of the bereaved family during a condolence visit by the Minority Caucus and leadership of the New Patriotic Party (NPP).
The delegation, which represented the party’s flagbearer Mahamudu Bawumia, expressed deep sorrow and solidarity with the grieving family.
Providing insight into the final moments before the tragedy, Mr Dwumfour revealed that the two brothers had embarked on a trip to Ho as part of efforts to explore opportunities to establish an aircraft training school.
He disclosed that shortly before the crash, the young men had a video call with their father, during which they indicated they would be landing in Accra within five minutes.
Tragically, that was the last contact, as subsequent attempts to reach them proved unsuccessful.
The announcement was made in an atmosphere of grief, as members of the bereaved family struggled to contain their emotions. The wife of the elder of the two deceased was seen weeping uncontrollably, reflecting the depth of loss suffered by the family.
The Minority delegation, led by Alexander Afenyo-Markin and Frank Annoh-Dompreh, expressed their condolences and assured the family of their continued support.
They also joined calls for a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash.
However, as preparations intensify for the final farewell, the family has appealed to the public to join them in mourning and to support them during this difficult time, as the nation continues to grapple with the tragic loss.
