All Our State Aircraft Had Become Obsolete
- In a striking reflection on national infrastructure and security, Most Reverend Dr. Cyril Ben Kobina Smith, Archbishop of the Anglican Church of the Province of West Africa , has voiced deep concern over the condition of Ghana’s state aircraft, declaring them “obsolete” and unfit for modern defense or transport operations.
Speaking during a solemn BIENNIAL Diocesan Conference of the women wing of the Anglican church held in Ejura,he unveiled that,victims of the recent military helicopter crash in Adansi Akrofuom, calls for urgent reforms in the nation’s aviation assets.
“We cannot continue to mourn preventable deaths,” he said.
“All our state aircraft had become obsolete, and this is a failure of stewardship.”
The crash, which claimed the lives of two Ministers of State and several military officers, has reignited public debate over the safety and reliability of Ghana’s air fleet.
The Archbishop’s remarks were part of a broader appeal for national introspection and renewal.
Dr. Ben-Smith urged the government to prioritize investment in aviation technology and maintenance, emphasizing that the safety of public servants and citizens should never be compromised.
“We must rise above complacency,” he declared. “Let this tragedy be the turning point for a new era of responsibility.”
He also called on faith communities to pray for wisdom among leaders and healing for the bereaved families. “Our prayers must be matched with action,” he added, “for faith without works is dead.”
