The Ghana Police Service, has arrested two suspects in connection with a viral TikTok video in which an individual, allegedly threatened to kill President John Dramani Mahama, before the end of 2025 and behead First Lady, Lordina Mahama.
The disturbing footage, also mocked the victims of the recent Adansi Akrofuom helicopter crash, including Dr Edward Kofi Omane Boamah, Minister for Defence, Dr Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, Member of Parliament for Tamale Central and Minister for Environment and Science, among others, who were killed in the tragic aviation disaster.
The police announced yesterday, Tuesday, August 12, that the two suspects, identified as Prince Ofori alias “Fante Comedy” and Yayra Abiwu, also known as “Akosua Jollof”, are in custody and are assisting with the ongoing investigation.
The law enforcement agency, said it has now initiated a comprehensive investigation into the threats against the life of the sitting president and his family.
“So far, two people, Prince Ofori and Yayra Abiwu, are in Police custody assisting the ongoing investigation while efforts are underway to get other persons believed to be connected to the video to assist the investigation,” the Police said in a statement posted on Facebook on August 12.
The viral clip, which has been circulating widely on social media, contains explicit threats in the Twi language by a female who identified herself as a supporter of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP).
Yayra is reportedly an activist of the largest opposition party in the North Tongu Constituency of the Volta Region. Others claim she holds an executive position for the party.
In the video on TikTok, a female voice could be heard saying in Twi, “Did you see how they put them in sacks? That’s how we will treat Mahama. We will make sure to kill him and kill him again, and make sure we put him in a cocoa sack. Tie it and throw him away”.
She went on to say, “Have you seen how you have ended up in cocoa sacks? We will kill Mahama by the end of the year and put him in a fertilizer sack. He would die, we will make sure we kill him, and cut off the wife’s head. We will do something painful to Mahama,” adding, “The soldiers he had touched, some of us have gotten soldiers whom we’re supporting. We don’t want a coup d’état,” but we would make sure that Mahama is removed”.
She described the President as acting stupidly, but insisted that the NPP is facing him and other NDC people squarely.
The Ghana Police Service, confirmed that while these two individuals have been detained, efforts are underway to identify and apprehend other persons believed to be connected to the video, in order to assist with their inquiries.
The public, is urged to remain calm and allow the police to conduct their investigation without interference.
This incident has prompted serious concerns about the misuse of social media platforms for incitement and making threats against high-profile individuals.
The police have stressed their commitment to maintaining law and order and ensuring the safety of all citizens, including the president and his family.
The outcome of the investigation is expected to be made public in the coming days.
The narration was in respect of how the eight victims of the helicopter crash at Adansi Akrofuom on August 6.
The deceased are: Dr Edward Kofi Omane Boamah, Minister for Defence, Dr Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, Member of Parliament for Tamale Central and Minister for Environment and Science, Alhaji Limuna Muniru Mohammed, Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator, Dr Samuel Sarpong, National Vice Chairman of the ruling NDC, Mr. Samuel Aboagye, Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala, Flight Officer Manaen Twum Ampadu and Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah.
This comes as Wontumi TV, owned by the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the NPP, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as “Chairman Wontumi”, has issued an unreserved apology to President Mahama, the National Democratic Congress (NDC), and the public over comments made by one of its presenters linking the President to the recent tragic military helicopter crash.
The station’s presenter, Akyemkwaa Nana Kofi Asare, alleged during a broadcast on Saturday, August 9, 2025, that President Mahama, had played a role in the accident.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, August 12, Wontumi TV’s management, described the remarks as “inappropriate, unfounded, and contrary to our values of professionalism, accuracy, and fairness in broadcasting.”
The statement stressed that the comments did not reflect the station’s views, policies, or editorial position, and were made without evidence.
“As a responsible media house, we deeply regret the distress and reputational harm this may have caused to the President, the NDC, and the affected families,” the management said, adding that disciplinary action would be taken against the presenter. The station further stated that its editorial guidelines had been reinforced to ensure that all on-air content is based on verified facts and credible information.
The apology comes in the wake of regulatory action by the National Communications Authority (NCA) against three radio stations under Wontumi Multimedia Company Limited. The affected stations – 95.9 FM in Accra, 101.3 FM in Kumasi, and 101.3 FM in Takoradi – were suspended for failing to address breaches, including the unauthorised use of Studio-to-Transmitter Link (STL) frequencies and operating from unapproved transmitter locations.
The suspensions, followed the expiry of a 30-day grace period granted by President Mahama, allowing defaulting stations to rectify such violations.
The NCA stated that Wontumi Multimedia failed to comply fully within the amnesty window, resulting in the enforcement of sanctions under Regulation 54 of the Electronic Communications Regulations, 2011 (L.I. 1991), which prohibits broadcasting without a valid Certificate of Compliance.
Six other radio stations across the country were also shut down after neglecting to take corrective measures during the grace period. The NCA reiterated its commitment to monitoring the broadcasting sector to ensure strict adherence to licensing conditions and relevant laws.
