A member of Parliament's Defence and Interior Committee, Henry Ernest Norgbey, has raised concerns about the condition and quality of aircrafts belonging to the Ghana Police Service, calling them flying coffins.
According to him, three helicopters purchased by the security agency through a loan approved by the committee are not conducive for full operational use, describing them as 'unfit for purpose'.
Speaking on JoyNews on August 11, 2025, the lawmaker said the helicopters were manufactured in 1976, adding that such old aircraft could pose risks if such issues are not addressed. "We also approved a loan for the police service and it was used to purchase three aircraft from South Africa.
The aircrafts were made in 1976.
