Appiah Stadium Sobs As Pregnant Woman From Obuasi Helicopter Crash Site Narrates Her Struggles

Appiah Stadium Sobs As Pregnant Woman From Obuasi Helicopter Crash Site Narrates Her Struggles

  • Appiah Stadium visited Sikaman-Brofoyedu with officials from the NDC on Wednesday, August 27, 2025
  • In a video, the staunch NDC supporter was brought to tears during an encounter with a pregnant woman and her family
  • Appiah Stadium also promised to help transform the lives of the woman and her family, who faced hardships

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Controversial Ghanaian political commentator, Appiah Stadium, has courted attention following his encounter with a pregnant woman.

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Appiah Stadium sobs as a pregnant woman from the Obuasi helicopter crash site narrates her struggles. Photo source: @intldjx, @yekasatv, @appiah.stadium/TikTok
Source: Instagram

On Wednesday, August 27, 2025, the social media sensation joined prominent NDC officials, including the party's Chairman, Johnson Asiedu Nketia and the Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr Frank Amoakohene, as they visited Sikaman-Brofoyedu in the Ashanti Region of Ghana.

The delegation visited the community to express their gratitude to the 13 residents who helped recover the remains of the eight victims from the August 6 helicopter crash on behalf of President John Dramani Mahama.

At an event held at Sikaman-Brofoyedu, the president donated GH¢100,000 to the rescuers and GH¢20,000 to the Adansi Traditional Council for related rites. The 13 rescuers were also assured employment

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Appiah Stadium sobs during encounter with woman

During the visit to Sikaman-Brofoyedu, Appiah Stadium encountered a pregnant woman with her children sitting under a hut as he toured the community, which was facing severe developmental challenges.

The woman gave an eyewitness account of the tragic helicopter crash that claimed eight lives, including cabinet ministers Dr Edward Omane Boamah and Dr Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed.

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Farida Mahama struggles to recognise Appiah Stadium during an encounter at the helicopter crash victims’ funeral. Photo source: @alexcharmingdotcomm, @faribxby
Source: Instagram

During their interaction, Appiah Stadium gifted the pregnant woman GH₵200 for her upkeep. He also spoke about how President John Dramani Mahama had transformed his life over the years and appealed for prayers for him.

The staunch NDC supporter broke down in tears as he called out critics who have accused the president of allegedly being responsible for the helicopter crash.

Disheartened by the pregnant woman and her family's living conditions, Appiah Stadium promised to seek support from prominent individuals like Ibrahim Mahama, Nick Kofi Adjei Danso Abbeam and Kumasi-based road contractor, Aboagye Contractor, on her behalf.

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The political commentator also pledged to personally build a new house for the pregnant woman and her family if he failed to secure support from his rich associates.

The video of Appiah Stadium sobbing during his encounter with the pregnant woman is below:

Ghanaians hail Appiah Stadium for his gesture

YEN.com.gh has gathered some comments from social media users below:

Don Ligy de Grasshopper commented:

"Appiah Stadium is doing a great job for the NDC. This is a way of getting into the hearts of the people to vote for the NDC."

James Amegbletor wrote:

"Appiah Stadium, God bless you.🙌 🙏 Long life and good health for JM."

Hajia AY said:

"Mr Appiah, God bless you and live long. You have made me cry."

Noble mama commented:

"God bless you. Indeed, you are the son of John Mahama."

Appiah Stadium shows off wife and children

In another story reported by YEN.com.gh, Appiah Stadium showed off his beautiful wife and children at his residence.

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In a video, the NDC supporter gave an introduction to the children and told the story of how he had named them after President John Dramani Mahama and his wife.

The video of Appiah Stadium showing off his wife and children triggered many reactions from Ghanaians on social media.

Proofreading by Samuel Gitonga, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.

Source: YEN.com.gh

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Kofi Owusu (Entertainment Editor) Kofi is an Entertainment Editor at YEN.com.gh. He graduated from the African University College Of Communication (AUCC) in 2018 with a bachelor's degree in Communication Studies. He has 3 years of experience as an entertainment journalist. He joined Yen.com.gh in 2024. You can contact him via e-mail: kofi.owusu@yen.com.gh

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