Mr Alban Bagbin, Speaker of Parliament, has assured that the House will support efforts to establish the circumstances surrounding the microlight aircraft crash that occurred on March 16 at Tema in the Greater Accra Region.
Paying tribute to the late Captain Frank Amoanyi Donkor and Elijah Ofori Donkor, the two siblings who lost their lives in the tragic incident, he said uncovering the facts would help prevent similar occurrences in the future.
The two brothers, aged 36 and 25, were laid to rest on Saturday, March 28, in Accra, following burial rites held at the forecourt of the State House.
Speaker Bagbin expressed condolences to the family, describing the death of the siblings as “a loss to the whole country.”
“This heartbreaking incident has not only taken away two precious lives but has also extinguished a shared bond of brotherhood that symbolises family, unity and love,” he said.
“To lose two brothers at once is a grief that words can scarcely capture. To lose two sons so tragically is a shock that only divine intervention can console the family.”
“Though their lives were cut short, their memory will endure in the hearts of those who knew them and in the conscience of our nation.”
He emphasised the need for unity and solidarity in both good and difficult times, adding that the State would continue to safeguard the lives of citizens.
Mr Ahmed Ibrahim, the Minister of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, described the deceased as men of humility.
“They inspired confidence, built meaningful relationships, and carried themselves with a sense of duty that reflected the very best of Ghanaian values,” he said, commending their legacy and contributions to national development.
“The Government and people of Ghana extend their deepest condolences to the Donkor family. May we find comfort in their remarkable lives and the enduring impact they have left on our nation.”
The late Captain Frank Amoanyi Donkor and Elijah Ofori Donkor were returning to Accra from Ho, the Volta Regional capital, on March 16 when their private aircraft crashed at Tema Community One.
Hundreds of mourners gathered to pay their last respects to the brothers, who were members of the Alpha Aviators Association, founded by Dr Wiafe Akenteng.
The two had initiated a philanthropic mission to educate young people about opportunities in aviation, with plans to donate 4,000 aviation books to students in the Volta and Eastern regions during the Easter season.
Members of the Association have pledged to continue the initiative.
“Though they are gone, they will forever remain in our hearts, in the dreams of the students they inspired, and in the lives of future aviators who will take to the skies because of the seeds they planted,” the Association said.
Captain Amoanyi Donkor married in December 2025. His widow described him as brave, strong, and deeply loving. He is survived by two children.
It was a solemn moment as family and sympathisers filed past the remains of the two brothers, with their caskets draped in the Ghana flag.
Dignitaries in attendance included the Chief of Staff, Mr Julius Debrah, the President of the Ghana Journalists Association, Mr Albert Dwumfour, the Tema Mayor, Ebi Bright, traditional leaders, security chiefs, government officials, and members of the Hebron Prayer Camp, founded by Elder Frank Donkor, father of the deceased.
Gospel musicians, including Elder Mireku, Jack Alolome, and Evangelist Diana, consoled the gathering with uplifting songs.
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