ADANSI, GHANA HELICOPTER CRASH: PILOT BLAMED, THREE GHANAIAN PODCAST EPISODES EXPLAIN

           He was to pilot Ghana Air force Harbin Z-9EH helicopter carrying government staff to Obuasi. This was his last trip and assignment on planet earth, together with the eight distinguished government officials. Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala and others crashed in Adansi Akrofuom district of the Ashanti region. Ghanaians in sorrow have lashed out in many words, blaming various things, including the probable inexperience of the pilot. 

           The Joy FM Super Morning Show, a flagship news and talk radio programme from Ghana, is presented by Multimedia Ghana on Joy FM. This podcast blends insightful analyses of current affairs with music and listener interaction, offering a dynamic and engaging listening experience. In its very recent episode, the podcast exposed the secret that the officials who died in the tragic plane crash were President Mahama’s best, brightest and closest confidants. For the president, it is quite depressing.

                Peter Bafemi Anala, Squadron Leader was born on November 2, 1989, in Siniesi, Upper East Region of Ghana to Paul Oscar Anala and Lucy Apung Anala. He attended St. James Seminary Secondary School (Sunyani), then studied at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST). Enlisted at the Ghana Military Academy on June 20, 2013; commissioned into the Aircrew Branch on October 17, 2013. Served as a Z-9 helicopter pilot with No. 8 Helicopter Wing at Takoradi Air Force Base, rising to the rank of Squadron Leader. Squadron Leader Anala was married and had a young child. He was well-regarded in military circles for his professionalism, calm demeanour, and commitment to duty. 

You can find many Ghanaian-indigenous podcasts on the Apple Store. Analysis of the podcast episodes' viewpoints on the probable cause of this tragic accident is worthwhile.   

Ekosiisen, in Akan (Twi), a Ghanaian language, means “what happened?" Ekosiisen podcast is a socio‑economic and political talk show produced by Multimedia Ghana, originally aired on Asempa FM. The podcast is a multiple CIMG Award winner. In its most recent episode (link below) after the crash, Major (Rtd.) Derrick Oduro, Former Deputy Defence Minister, blamed bad weather as the probable cause of the accident.

The Adom FM Ofie Kwanso podcast, also produced by Multimedia Ghana, a vibrant blend of entertainment, education, fun, and humor delivered in short, engaging segments. The podcast is Rated 5.0 from 3 listener reviews. While announcing the kick-off of the “blaming game” of who and what caused the accident even before official reports are out.  Ofie Kwanso, in this episode spoke about the tragic event as a probable system failure, he also pointed out that a large population of Ghanaians blame the nation’s poor roads and failing infrastructure as the root cause.

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Joy FM Super Morning Show. Adansi Helicopter Crash

Podcast Episode ∙ Business ∙ 2025 ∙ 1 hour, 22 minutes

Link: https://apple.co/3UlVPQJ

Ekosiisen Podcast Episode.  Bad Weather Likely Cause of GAF Helicopter Crash - Maj. (Rtd.) Derrick Oduro Podcast Episode ∙ Government ∙ 2025 ∙ 4 hours, 11 minutes

Link: https://apple.co/3HqbT0Q

Adom Ofie Kwanso Podcast Episode. Tragedy or System Failure? Ghana Mourns After A Deadly Helicopter Crash. Should We Wait For Answers Or Keep Blaming Leaders? ∙ Business ∙ 2025 ∙ 1 hour, 54 minutes

Link: https://apple.co/4mErHMx

Daily News Now. Ghana Mourns: Ministers Among Those Killed in Helicopter Crash

Podcast Episode ∙ Daily News ∙ 2025 ∙ 1 minute, 10 seconds

Link: https://apple.co/4fOYzAd

GAF Seeks International Help For Adansi Helicopter Crash

Podcast Episode ∙ Business ∙ 2025 ∙ 27 minutes, 33 seconds

Link: https://apple.co/45O4DFr