The Minority in Parliament has called for a review and strengthening of aviation safety protocols governing microlight and private aircraft operations, following a fatal crash at Tema.
The aircraft, which was travelling from Ho to Accra, crashed on Monday, March 16, resulting in the deaths of two brothers believed to be sons of the founder of the Hebron Prayer Camp.
Speaking on the floor of Parliament on Thursday, March 19, Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin called for a full, independent, and time-bound investigation into the incident.
He raised concerns about the circumstances surrounding the crash, questioning the level of regulatory oversight and safety compliance.
“This incident raises serious questions that demand urgent answers. How was a privately owned microlight aircraft allowed to operate over a densely populated corridor with such devastating consequences?” he said.
Mr Afenyo-Markin stressed that the Minority expects a transparent probe, with findings made public.
“The Minority respectfully calls on the relevant authorities to conduct a full, transparent, independent, and time-bound investigation, with findings detailing the cause of the crash, any lapses in certification, maintenance and operational procedures, and corrective measures to prevent a recurrence,” he added.
Meanwhile, the Aircraft Accident and Incident Investigation and Prevention Bureau (AIB) has called on the general public to repose confidence in its ability to investigate the accident, stating that it has the necessary capacity to do so.
According to the Bureau, it has noted public comments, particularly on social media, questioning its competence to handle the investigation it has begun and is committed to completing.
