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\n\t\t\t\t\tPresident John Dramani Mahama has conferred posthumous promotions on three Ghana Air Force personnel who lost their lives in the August 6 military helicopter crash, honouring what he described as their \u201cservice and sacrifice to the nation.\u201d\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n
\n\t\t\t\t\tAs Commander-in-Chief of the Ghana Armed Forces, the president made the announcement during an interfaith funeral service held at Independence Square on Friday, August 15, 2025, to honour the victims of the crash.\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n
\n\t\t\t\t\tThe solemn ceremony drew government officials, the military high command, bereaved families, and mourners from across the country.\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n
\n\t\t\t\t\tThe servicemen honoured were Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala, Flying Officer Manin Twum-Ampadu, and Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah.\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n
\n\t\t\t\t\tUnder the posthumous promotions, Squadron Leader Anala has been elevated to Wing Commander; Flying Officer Twum-Ampadu promoted to Flight Lieutenant; and Sergeant Mensah promoted to Flight Sergeant.\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n
\n\t\t\t\t\tPresident Mahama described their deaths as \u201ca great loss to the nation,\u201d noting that they \u201cdied in the line of duty.\u201d\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n
\n\t\t\t\t\tHe reaffirmed the government\u2019s commitment to supporting the families they left behind and ensuring that \u201ctheir legacy of dedication and professionalism is remembered.\u201d\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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