Appiah Stadium Declares Himself a Hero As He Teases Arrested Wontumi TV Presenter
- Political commentator, Appiah Stadium, has poked fun at the arrested Wontumi TV presenter, Akyenkwaa Nana Kofi Asare
- The controversial figure shared a video of his longtime associate, Kwame Ahenfie, arresting him while declaring himself a hero
- National Security operatives arrested Kofi Asare over comments linking the President to the August 6 helicopter crash near Obuasi
- In a chat with YEN.com.gh, blogger Chris Osei Kofi commented on Akyenkwaa Nana Kofi Asare's arrest
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Appiah Stadium has courted attention online after poking fun at Wontumi TV presenter, Akyenkwaa Nana Kofi Asare.
Source: TikTok
Suspected national security operatives arrested Nana Kofi Asare on Thursday, August 14, 2025.
The presenter's arrest occurred after he alleged on air that President John Mahama was linked to the August 6 military helicopter crash that killed eight people.
Five high-level government officials and three military officers died in the tragic crash, including Dr Edward Kofi Omane Boamah, Minister for Defence, and Dr Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation.
Nana Kofi Asare's comments came at a sensitive time of national grief, sparking outrage online.
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.
The Instagram video of Nana Kofi Asare outside the court is below.
Appiah Stadium pokes fun at Akyenkwaa Asare
In a video seen by YEN.com.gh and shared by Appiah Stadium on TikTok, he recreated Asare’s arrest and mocked his claim of being a hero.
In his recreation, the NDC backer could be seen being dragged away by two people, his close associate, Kwame Ahenfie and another gentleman.
Source: TikTok
As he was carted away, Appiah Stadium shouted out that he was a hero, mimicking Asare’s actions from earlier in the day.
The TikTok video is below.
Speaking with YEN.com.gh in an interview, blogger Chris Osei Kofi condemned Akyenkwaa's comments linking the President to the crash.
"The arrest of Akyenkwaa Nana Kofi Asare and the dramatic court scene where he called himself a hero is a good test for Ghana's political space. I believe that his decision to link President Mahama to the helicopter crash was not just reckless but deeply insensitive, especially at a time when the nation was mourning. His arrest sends a clear signal that while political commentary is welcome, unsubstantiated claims that incite or damage reputations won’t be entertained." he said.
Reactions to Appiah Stadium mocking Wontumi presenter
Appiah Stadium's recreation of Nana Kofi Asare's arrest elicited laughter among Ghanaians.
YEN.com.gh compiled some comments reacting to the video below.
Dr. Mustaff Los Blancos🕊️🏅 said:
"Wontumi FM presenter was shouting “I’m a hero“ as if he fought for Ghana's independence 😀😀😀. He fool keke."
Landiigh wrote:
"But Appiah Stadium can tease paaa."
Nana Akwasi Theo..❤️💝💪💖 commented:
"Na Kwame Ahenfie )y3 IIGP ana s3 de3n🤣🤣🤣🤣."
Philomina Kafui Buame said:
"Movie title: I am Hero part 1&2🤣🤣🤣."
Spearpower wrote:
"Appiah Stadium is now a Spanish Singer, Enrique Iglesias, Hero."
HENRY ☆🏅☆ commented:
"Today in power, tomorrow in opposition. Be careful, nothing lasts forever."
Deladem Richard said:
"But that guy is funny ooo, even Kwame Nkrumah didn’t say he’s a hero. Wagyimi tu."
Isaac Frimpong wrote:
"If Appiah Stadium and Kelvin Taylor are in your party deaa it means nkwaseafoo nkoaa na 3wo party no mu ooo. I didn't mention any party name ooo🤣🤣🤣🤣."
Wontumi appears in court to support presenter
Previously, YEN.com.gh reported that controversial NPP politician, Chairman Wontumi, had appeared at the Accra Circuit Court to show support for his employee after his arrest.
Akyenkwaa Nana Kofi Asare, who works for Wontumi's media company, was in court for comments he made on-air linking President Mahama to the August 6 helicopter crash tragedy.
In videos trending on social media, the opposition party's Ashanti Regional Chairman was spotted talking to the media together with the defence team handling Nana Kofi's case.
Source: YEN.com.gh
