By Mark Ogagan
Authorities in Burkina Faso have released a Nigerian aircraft and crew, who were recently detained over allegations of violating Burkinabe airspace.
They were received by Ghanaian President John Mahama’s Special Envoy for the Sahel, Lt Col (Rtd.) Larry Gbevlo Lartey. The handover took place on Saturday, December 20, 2025.
In a press statement, Ghana’s Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu said Lt. Col. (Rtd) Gbevlo Lartey welcomed the crew on behalf of President Mahama and commended the Nigerian and Burkinabe governments for resolving the matter amicably through diplomatic channels.
He described the incident as a demonstration of fraternal relations within the West African subregion and an example of resolving differences in a neighbourly manner.
The Nigerian crew will remain in Ghana to rest, conduct technical checks, and await clearance to continue their flight to Portugal, where the aircraft is scheduled for servicing.
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