Donald Dzameshie Alleges Western Involvement in Helicopter Crash, Calls for Russian Satellite Probe

By Joylinda Laryea / August 7, 2025

Former 2024 Parliamentary Candidate for Akatsi South, Mr. Donald Dzameshie, has stirred controversy with bold claims surrounding the recent military helicopter crash that killed eight high-ranking Ghanaian officials and crew members.

In a strongly worded statement issued on behalf of the Progressive Alliance for Ghana (PAG), Mr. Dzameshie alleged that the tragic incident was not merely an accident, but potentially the result of external interference by powerful Western nations including the United States, the United Kingdom, and France.

“The recent military helicopter crash must not be seen in isolation,” Dzameshie stated. “History shows that whenever Ghana seeks greater control over its gold and other natural resources, we become a target. This crash, in my view, was a calculated act using high-tech methods.”

Dzameshie cited the longstanding presence of foreign military infrastructure in West Africa specifically American bases in neighbouring Côte d’Ivoire as a growing threat to Ghana’s sovereignty. He demanded that the government reassess the existence of such foreign bases in the subregion, saying, “That base must be reviewed and possibly removed.”

The Progressive Alliance for Ghana is calling on the government to invite neutral international partners particularly Russian satellite intelligence for a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash. According to Dzameshie, relying solely on local or Western-led inquiries could compromise the credibility and depth of the investigation.

He also linked the crash to broader concerns about global insecurity and explained that this is why former heads of state often opt for private, secure air travel. “It is not luxury,it is survival,” he argued.

On behalf of the PAG, Dzameshie extended condolences to the families of the victims and the Ghana Armed Forces. He further called on the government to designate August 6th as a national day of remembrance in honour of the fallen officers.

“These were dedicated patriots who died in service to our nation. Their sacrifice must never be forgotten,” he concluded.

The government has yet to issue a response to Dzameshie’s assertions.