President John Dramani Mahama has called on Ghanaians to channel the grief from the August 6 military helicopter crash into a renewed drive for national progress.
He described the eight victims as more than names in news reports, portraying them as dedicated public servants committed to Ghana’s growth and success.
Mr Mahama emphasised that their sacrifices should serve as an inspiration for the nation to heal together and work towards building a stronger, more prosperous Ghana.
Speaking at the Evening of Reflections and Memorial at the Forecourt of the State House on August 9, he said the fallen leaders would have wanted the country to move forward, not remain paralysed by sorrow.
“We’re truly one seamless unified family, and therefore we must not only mourn as one, but commit to healing as one. Their sacrifices, though painful beyond measure, serve as a powerful reminder of the profound work that needs to be done for Ghana.
“They wouldn’t want us to be paralysed by grief. They would be the first to urge us to pick up the mantle to channel our sorrow into renewed determination to get the work done. This is the spirit behind the resetting agenda,” he said.
The memorial formed part of a three-day national mourning period for Defence Minister Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, Environment Minister Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, and six others who died when a Ghana Air Force helicopter crashed in the Adansi Akrofuom District of the Ashanti Region.
The helicopter crash occurred in the Adansi Akrofuom District of the Ashanti Region on Wednesday, August 6.
An inter-denominational state funeral for the six victims will be held on Friday, August 15, 2025, at the Black Star Square.
The eight victims were:
Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, Minister for Defence
Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, and MP for Tamale Central
Alhaji Limuna Muniru Mohammed, Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator
Dr. Samuel Sarpong, National Vice Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC)
Samuel Aboagye, a former parliamentary candidate
Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala
Flying Officer Manin Twum-Ampadu
Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah
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