Accra: 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.
According to Ghana News Agency, 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.' He emphasized 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. He commended their legacy and contributions to national development, highlighting that they inspired confidence, built meaningful relationships, and carried themselves with a sense of duty that reflected the very best of Ghanaian values. The Government and people of Ghana extended their deepest condolences to the Donkor family.
The late Captain Frank Amoanyi Donkor and Elijah Ofori Donkor were returning to Accra from Ho, the Volta Regional capital, 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. They 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.
Captain Amoanyi Donkor, who married in December 2025, is survived by his widow and two children. It was a solemn moment as family and sympathizers 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.