In a video seen by YEN.com.gh on the TikTok page Don Summer One, Kumasi based radio station, Angel 96.1 FM’s court correspondent Chukwu Joseph spoke about the case following a hearing at the Obuasi District Court on November 11, 2025.
The case, involving the Aboagye family vs. Abigail Salami, centered on a DNA test for the late politician’s wife and the daughter they shared.
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The Angel FM reporter claimed that the issue began after the government requested DNA samples from immediate family members to test for the remains of the helicopter crash victims.
Samuel Aboagye, a Deputy Director of the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) and former National Democratic Congress (NDC) Obuasi East parliamentary candidate, was one of eight people killed in the tragic accident.
The August 6 crash occurred when five government officials and three Air Force officers were headed to Obuasi for an anti illegal mining event.
Their Z-9 helicopter crashed into the Sikaman Forest near Obuasi, killing all eight onboard and leaving their remains charred beyond recognition.
On November 11, the investigative committee probing the crash presented its final report to the public.
Below is a Facebook video with details of the final helicopter crash report.
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Before his death, Samuel Aboagye had two daughters, one from an earlier marriage and one with his current wife, Abigail Salami, who is based in the United States.
Speaking with Ali Baba Dankambary on Angel FM, Chukwu Joseph said when the Aboagye family was asked to present his children for DNA samples, his wife refused to present her daughter for checks.
“After the helicopter crash, every family was asked to present immediate family members for DNA testing. The family called Abigail Aboagye in the United States and asked her to present the child to the investigative team to carry out the tests to identify his remains. They agreed on a date, but when the time came, they could not reach her.” the court correspondent said.
He added that after the funeral, another attempt was made to carry out the test but Salami once again proved uncooperative and has since left for the US with her daughter.
This has reportedly infuriated the family, who are now suspicious and are seeking an order from the Obuasi District Court to compel Abigail to provide the child for the test.
Meanwhile, Samuel Aboagye’s wife has also reportedly filed a motion with the court seeking to dismiss the request for a mandatory DNA test
The case has reportedly been adjourned to December 23, 2025.
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