Close Friend Of Captain Frank Donkor And Elijah Donkor Shares Emotional Video As Funeral Nears

Close Friend Of Captain Frank Donkor And Elijah Donkor Shares Emotional Video As Funeral Nears

  • A friend of the late Captain Frank Donkor and his brother has triggered reactions on social media after his video went viral
  • The video captured the adorable moments he spent with Captain Frank Donkor and his brother during various programmes they attended
  • Ghanaians who took to the comments section of the video have expressed their deepest condolences to the grieving family

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The Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Natural Way Herbal Clinic, Professor John Quaye Danyansah Wiafe Akenteng, has sparked emotional reactions with his latest post in memory of the late sons of Elder Frank Kwabena Donkor, Captain Frank Donkor and his younger brother, Elijah Ofori Donkor.

A video sighted by YEN.com.gh on TikTok on March 26, 2025, was shared in honour of the memory of the two young men with whom he had a close relationship.

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John Quaye Danyansah Wiafe Akenteng pays tribute in memory of Elder Frank Donkor's sons. Image credit: @naturalwayherbalclinic@charitydonkor778/TikTok
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Professor John Quaye Danyansah Wiafe Akenteng, together with Captain Frank Donkor and his younger brother, Elijah Ofori Donkor, visited a radio station at Nkawkaw in the Eastern Region as part of a media tour aimed at shedding light on an event.

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The video showed Captain Frank Donkor and his younger brother, Elijah Ofori Donkor, seated behind, while Professor John Quaye Danyansah Wiafe Akenteng, in his interaction with the host, shed light on a new initiative dubbed Alpha Aviators, which primarily seeks to enlighten people about the role of pilots.

Captain Frank Donkor and his younger brother, Elijah Ofori Donkor, who were seated next to each other, appeared relaxed as they listened while Professor John Quaye Danyansah stressed the need and relevance of the initiative.

The video caption expressed sorrow over the passing of the two, with Professor John Quaye Danyansah stressing that the time had come for them to embark on their routine donation exercise, something they did every year.

"Captain Frank and Elijah Donkor, please come, it’s time to donate to the students. I can't accept that you aren’t here."
Captain Frank Donkor, Elijah Donkor, Elder Frank Donkor, Hebron Prayer Camp, Ghana Civil Aviation Authority, Tema plane crash
Elder Frank Donkor loses his two sons in an aircraft crash in Tema. Photo credit: @gossips24tv, @naturalwayherbalclinic/TikTok, WeLoveGhana/Facebook
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Funeral for plane crash victims

The video comes on the back of the announcement that the final funeral rites for Captain Frank Donkor and Elijah Ofori Donkor are scheduled for Saturday, March 28, 2025, at the forecourt of the State House in Accra.

Ghana was thrown into mourning on March 16, 2026, when a fixed-wing microlight aircraft flying from Ho to Accra crashed near Oninku Park in Tema Community 1.

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The Ghana Civil Aviation Authority said the plane was scheduled to land at 3:20 p.m. but lost radio contact around 2:18 p.m.

At the time of writing, the video had gained over 500 likes and ten comments.

Watch the TikTok video below:

Reactions as friend mourns Elder Donkor's sons

Social media users who took to the comments section of the video have expressed sorrow over the passing of Elder Donkor’s sons.

gababs stated;

"It is so heartbreaking."

Stephen Asamoah opined:

"God will restore unto our loss."

berlayaa

"It is well. Please stay strong, hmm."

Footage of Frank Donkor flying emerges

In a related development, YEN.com.gh reported that a video of Captain Frank Donkor flying an aircraft had emerged on social media.

He was spotted operating a light aircraft similar to the one he was travelling in with his brother when the tragedy occurred.

Source: YEN.com.gh

Authors:
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Philip Boateng Kessie (Head of Human Interest Desk) Philip Boateng Kessie started writing for YEN.com.gh in 2022 and is the Head of the Human Interest desk. He has over six years of experience in journalism and graduated from the University of Cape Coast in 2018 with a bachelor's degree in Communication Studies. Philip previously served as a reporter for Graphic Communications Group Limited (GCGL) and as a content writer for Scooper News. He has a certificate in Google News Initiative News Lab courses in Advanced Digital Reporting and Fighting Misinformation. Email: philip.kessie@yen.com.gh.