The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has appealed to media professionals, commentators, bloggers, and content creators to avoid spreading unverified or speculative information regarding the recent military helicopter crash in the Ashanti Region.
In a statement signed by Captain (GN) V. A. Arhin, Acting Director General of Public Relations, the GAF expressed concern over “numerous speculative and unsubstantiated commentaries” about the Z-9 Air Force helicopter incident.
“For the sake of the bereaved families and loved ones, the Armed Forces urges media practitioners, panellists, social commentators, bloggers, and content creators to be circumspect in their reportage as a way of according respect to the memories of the fallen heroes and to mitigate the sorrows of the bereaved families,” the statement said.
The Armed Forces acknowledged the heightened public interest in the tragedy but assured that a detailed investigation is underway, with input from international agencies, to determine the cause of the crash.
“At this point in time, any purported conclusions based on opinions, perceptions, and conjectures will be premature and misleading. The public is therefore advised to be wary of such reportage,” the statement cautioned.
The GAF also expressed gratitude to the government, institutions, and individuals who have shown support during this period of national mourning and extended its deepest sympathies to the grieving families. “May the souls of our patriots continue to rest in peace,” it concluded.
Source: Adomonline.com
ALSO READ:
