Accra, Aug 15, GNA – President John Dramani Mahama, the Commander-In-Chief of the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has posthumously promoted three military officers, who lost their lives in the August 6, 2025, helicopter crash.
“Promotions in our Armed Forces are never given lightly, and posthumous promotions are the highest mark of respect for duty performed, even unto death,” the President stated in his remarks at the State Funeral of Eight victims of the helicopter crash, held at the Blackstar Square in Accra.
Accordingly, has approved the promotion of the late Squadron Leader Peter Mafemi Anala to the rank of Wing Commander; the late Flying Officer Manaem-Twum Ampadu to the rank of Flight Lieutenant and the late Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah to the rank of Flight Sergeant.
“These are not just symbolic gestures. They represent the rightful place these officers have earned in our Republic’s role of honor, and the benefits due to their families will be reflected in these new ranks.” The President said.
He said the Chief of the Defence Staff would oversee the ceremonial presentation of the posthumous promotion insignias to their families.
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