The Volta River Authority (VRA) has denied media reports suggesting that a helicopter which made an emergency landing at Nkawkaw in the Eastern Region, belongs to the state power producer.

In a statement issued by the Authority’s Director of Corporate Affairs and External Relations, Surv. David Adomako Mensah, the VRA described the reports as inaccurate and urged the public to disregard them.

“We would like to state unequivocally that the said helicopter does not belong to VRA and neither does VRA operate aviation services,” the statement said.

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According to the Authority, preliminary checks indicate that the helicopter in question belongs to Volta River Aviation Limited (VRAL), a company registered with the Petroleum Commission.

The VRA emphasised that its mandate is limited to providing reliable and affordable electricity and does not extend to aviation operations.

“The mandate of the Volta River Authority is to provide affordable, reliable electricity to power economies and add value to lives. Our mandate does not include the provision of aviation services,” the statement added.

The Authority also called on journalists to verify information before publication to avoid misleading the public.

“The media is advised to make the necessary enquiries with VRA Corporate Affairs and External Relations Department for accurate information before such publications are made,” the statement concluded.

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