Helicopter Carrying President Mahama and Wife Lordina made Precautionary Landing on Friday



A Ghana Airforce MH-17 helicopter on Friday July 10 2015, made a precautionary landing at Apatrampa, a suburb of Kumasi.

The helicopter was carrying the President, John Dramani Mahama, and First Lady Lordina Mahama from Sunyani to Kumasi where they had attended a funeral service for the deceased mother of the Chairman of the Council of State Madam Cecilia Johnson.
 
While approaching Kumasi, a sudden storm with high winds closed in. As a precaution and in line with safety procedures, the helicopter crew landed safely on an open field.

The first couple were evacuated by officers of the Central Command to the Residency in Kumasi. They have since been flown back to Accra.

GBC