Parliament to support inquiry into Tema air crash - Speaker Bagbin
Speaker Alban Bagbin assured that Parliament will fully support investigations into the tragic aircraft crash on March 28, at the forecourt of the State House in Accra. He said, "Parliament is committed to ensuring that every necessary step is taken to uncover what led to this tragedy and to help avert such occurrences going forward."
The accident occurred on March 16, 2026, when the aircraft reportedly lost altitude and crashed at the Oninku Drive School Park in Tema. The crash claimed the lives of two brothers, Captain Frank Amoaning Donkor and Elijah Donkor, and left pupils and staff in the vicinity shaken. Bagbin described the incident as a profound national loss and stressed the importance of prioritising safety. He also said, "On behalf of Parliament, I extend our deepest sympathies to the bereaved family. We grieve with you, we stand in solidarity with you, and we share in your sorrow. This is a loss for the whole nation."
Bagbin stated that Parliament would back all efforts aimed at determining the cause of the crash and preventing similar incidents in the future.
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Speaker Alban Bagbin has pledged Parliament's support for an inquiry into the Tema air crash that killed two brothers. He says that Parliament will back efforts to determine the cause of the crash - but why is this so important?
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