DEAR NDC, DO NOT FORGET THE FAMILIES OF THE FALLEN OR YOU’LL PAY DEARLY – Leila Djansi

Leila Djansi, a filmmaker from Ghana, has cautioned the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) not to forget the relatives of the eight people who perished in the terrible disaster.

She claims that they will pay a heavy price and that the ballot will serve as a reminder if the party ever forgets them.

Many lessons should be learned from the nation’s tragedy, according to the filmmaker, or else the next generation would face significant challenges.

Her opinion shared via social media read “This helicopter tragedy exposed glaring lapses across multiple Ghanaian systems, chief among them, journalism.

At a time when the public needed clarity, we were fed fake news, contradictions, exaggerations, and outright lies. Not one dedicated news outlet created a reliable thread for verified updates. Instead, cameras were shoved into the faces of grieving widows and sobbing ministers, while irrelevant questions were lobbed at bystanders and neighbors. Sensationalism replaced substance. Lazy work ethics took the place of strategic, heroic reportage.

I found myself turning to People Magazine and even a U.S. congressman’s social media page for credible details.

Then, from stage left, came Dr Frank Amoakohene. His consistent Facebook updates became the only reliable lifeline of information. But beyond that, I was struck by what he endured especially the split-second decisions he had to make in a country and community woefully unprepared for a disaster of this magnitude.

I wonder how he will carry this. I read that he identified bodies in the forest. That image that will haunt him for years. I hope he receives therapy. I hope he is hugged often. I hope he finds a safe space to grieve, not only for the colleagues he lost, but for the moments he replays in his mind, wishing he could have done more.

In the end, he emerged the brave one.

But Ghana needs more than brave men. It needs public servants willing to sacrifice, placing nation-building above V8s, appointments, and personal ambition. Every politician should have a “that could have been me” moment that forces reflection and an honest interrogation of motives.

Why are you really in power?

Because if no lessons are learned from this insane tragedy, then subsequent generations should prepare for a miserable existence and experience.

Dear NDC. Do not forget the families of the fallen. Not today, not tomorrow, not ever. If you ever forget, you will be reminded by the ballot”.