Appiah Stadium Invades Dignitaries’ Space During Solemn State Funeral, Health Minister Blasts Him
- Controversial political commentator Appiah Stadium was scolded after failing to observe protocol during the state funeral for the eight fallen heroes
- Health Minister Honourable Kwabena Mintah Akandoh appeared to scold the disruptor after he invaded the restricted space for dignitaries to socialise
- Two cabinet ministers and six others were killed on Wednesday, August 6, when a Ghana Armed Forces helicopter crashed near Obuasi
Appiah Stadium was scolded for his disruptive behaviour by the Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, during the state funeral for the Obuasi helicopter crash victims.
Source: TikTok
Eight people, including two ministers of state and other security officials, were killed in a helicopter crash in the Adansi Akrofuom District of the Ashanti Region on Wednesday, August 6, 2025.
The group was headed to Obuasi for a security conference on tackling the scourge of illegal mining, also known as galamsey, when the crash occurred in the Sikaman forest.
Five civilians and three military officers died in the crash, including the Minister for Defence, Dr Edward Omane Boamah, and the Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed.
A state funeral was held to honour the dearly departed at the Black Star Square on Friday, August 15.
Appiah Stadium disrupts state funeral
Controversial Ghanaian political activist Appiah Stadium disrupted proceedings at the funeral when he appeared at the event.
Accompanied by his faithful companion Kwame Ahenfie, Appiah Stadium invaded the restricted space for dignitaries to exchange pleasantries with them, despite the solemn funeral proceedings still happening.
He approached a slate of dignitaries, including the Attorney General, Dominic Ayine, Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, and the Minister for Communications, Samuel Nartey George.
Appiah Stadium’s antics appeared to irritate the Health Minister, who seemingly scolded him for a few seconds.
The skilled Appiah Stadium eventually cracked a joke, forcing the Health Minister to laugh and diffuse the tension.
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The video of Appiah Stadium and Mintah Akandoh is below.
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The boisterous political commentator frequently courts controversy with his actions, such as when he recently made fun of an arrested media personality.
Suspected national security operatives arrested Nana Kofi Asare on Thursday, August 14, after he made comments linking President Mahama to the Obuasi helicopter crash.
Following his arrest, he appeared before the Accra Circuit court after his arrest and stirred online laughter by declaring himself a ‘hero’ while being led away by security operatives.
Appiah Stadium recreated the moment with the help of his trusted associate, Kwame Ahenfie, stirring laughter among Ghanaians.
The TikTok video of Appiah Stadium is below.
Appiah Stadium interacts with Farida Mahama
Previously, YEN.com.gh reported that Appiah Stadium had an awkward encounter with the President's daughter during the state funeral at the Black Star Square.
In a video seen by YEN.com.gh, the president's daughter struggled to recognise and recall the name of the Kumasi-based social commentator, who is a staunch supporter of her father.
Farida and her two brothers, Shafik and Sharaf, her parents, and many individuals converged at the Black Stars Square to bid farewell to the victims of the recent unfortunate incident.
Source: YEN.com.gh
