Security consultant Richard Kumadoe has called on the government to retrieve stolen and misappropriated funds from corrupt officials and use them to purchase a new, well-equipped aircraft for state operations. His remarks come in the wake of the official report on the tragic August 6th plane crash that claimed the lives of Dr. Omane Boamah and seven others, which revealed that limited safety equipment contributed to the disaster.

Speaking in an interview with Jay Garbrah on GTV Breakfast, Mr. Kumadoe expressed outrage that preventable safety failures continue to cost innocent lives, describing the tragedy as “a painful reminder of how corruption and negligence directly endanger citizens.”

According to Mr. Kumadoe, the government must act decisively to recover stolen money sitting in private accounts if they don't have funds for a new aircraft. He argued that using the recovered funds to purchase a new aircraft would not be a bad idea. “There is enough stolen wealth in this country to fund national safety upgrades without borrowing a dime,” he stated.

He further urged anti-corruption bodies such as the Office of the Special Prosecutor and the Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO) to intensify asset-tracing efforts and ensure that justice is both seen and felt.

Kumadoe also emphasized the need for government agencies, particularly the Air Force and Civil Aviation Authority, to prioritize regular maintenance, strict safety audits, and the replacement of outdated equipment. He lamented that the deaths of skilled professionals like Dr. Omane Boamah highlight a broader systemic failure that must not be ignored. “We cannot keep losing our best and brightest because of institutional neglect,” he added.