Apostle Erezola John, the Public Relations Officer (PRO) for Ambassadors for Christ Council in Techiman, in the Bono East Region, has stated his disagreement with the government for giving the residents of Sikaman-Brofoyedu a pecuniary reward for their support in recovering bodies from a recent military helicopter crash.
The crash, which occurred on 6th August, 2025, resulted in the loss of eight lives, and the residents of Sikaman-Brofoyedu played a crucial role in recovering the bodies.
President John Dramani Mahama has honoured 13 residents of Sikaman-Brofoyedu for their bravery in recovering the bodies with a GH¢100,000 reward.
However, Apostle John believes that the money could have been better utilized for infrastructural projects in the community.
In an exclusive interview with Fabea FM’s Apiah-Kubi, Apostle John noted that the residents should have acknowledged and given the money to the leaders for projects that could benefit the commuters.
He highlighted some projects like roads, schools, electricity, and water systems, which he believes would have a more lasting impact on the community.
“The chiefs and the people should’ve known better to identify their problems and directed them to use the monies to redress such problems,” Apostle John criticized.
He added that the beneficiaries can spend the money in a short time, leaving their challenges unsolved.
“I opine that the president should’ve also considered their challenges and focus on them, rather than giving them the money. I think the amount is so huge,” he stated.
Apostle John acknowledged that the government likely intended the reward as recognition for the residents’ bravery, but he still believes the funds could have been better utilized elsewhere.
“While the beneficiaries argue that the reward was a well-deserved recognition of the bravery, I believe that the money could have been better spent on projects that would benefit the community in the long run” Apostle John concluded.
Source: Apiah-Kubi – Fabea FM
