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The Support Fund for children of the victims of August 6 helicopter crash has so far accrued two million, three hundred and fifteen thousand Ghana cedis (GHS 2,315,000.00). President John Dramani Mahama on Friday, August 15, 2025, announced the establishment of a Children’s Support Fund to guarantee
Security analyst Colonel Festus Aboagye (Rtd.) says while conspiracy theories around the military helicopter crash on August 6 are expected, investigators must focus on facts to establish the true cause. Speaking on TV3's KeyPoints on August 16, he noted that, that is the only way out. “There is no
The remaining six victims of the August 6 helicopter crash have been buried on Friday, August 15, 2025. The burial took place at the Military Cemetery in Tse Addo, Greater Accra Region, drawing government officials, the military high command, bereaved families, and mourners from across the country.
An interdenominational state funeral is being held for the victims of the August 6 helicopter crash at the Black Star Square. The state burial attracted high-ranking government officials and dignitaries who gathered to bid a final farewell to the fallen heroes who died in the tragic crash at Adansi
Government has announced the creation of a Support Fund for the children of the victims of the August 6 helicopter crash. President Mahama launched the Fund during an interdenominational state funeral held on Friday, August 15, 2025. According to the President, the purpose of the Fund is to ensure t
President Mahama has announced that officers of the Ghana Armed Forces who died in the August 6 helicopter crash will receive posthumous promotions in their respective fields. Reading his tribute during an interdenominational state funeral held on Friday, August 15, 2025, the President said the Chie
Vice President, Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has paid an emotional tribute to the victims of the August 6 helicopter crash. Delivering her tribute at an interdenominational state funeral for the victims on Friday, August 15, 2025 the Vice President recounted working with some of the deceased incl
Ursula Wematu Asaghedewe, widow of Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala, has paid an emotional tribute to her late husband. She delivered her tribute on Friday, August 15, during an interdenominational state funeral held in honour of the eight distinguished individuals who lost their lives in the rece
Hajia Zahara Ligbi, wife of the late Alhaji Mohammed Muniru Limuna, Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator, paid an emotional tribute to her husband during the interdenominational state funeral on Friday, August 15. Hajia Ligbi described her late husband as a man whose compassion touched those
Siblings of the late Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed has bid farewell to the Tamale Central MP who lost his life in the August 6 helicopter crash. In paying their final respect to the NDC stalwart, the family noted that the grief of losing t
The government has outlined the arrangements and details for the state funeral of the remaining six victims of the August 6 helicopter crash in Adansi Akrofuom. The solemn ceremony is scheduled for Friday, August 15, 2025, and will be conducted by the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF). Speaking at a press co
Ghana was plunged into a state of deep despair following the helicopter crash that took the lives of eight (8) gallant state officials on the 6th day of August, 2025. Amongst the deceased, two belonged to the Islamic faith; Honorable Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, and Alhaji Muniru Limuna Mohammed. Both
A leading member of the Movement for Change, Solomon Owusu, has criticised the state's priorities amid the recent military helicopter crash that claimed the lives of all eight people on board. He says Ghana, as a nation, has given premium to frivolities and ignored critical issues bordering on state
The Deputy Minister for Defence, Brogya Genfi has said government has sought partnership with international bodies for investigations into the Z9 helicopter crash which occurred on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. He noted that a positive response has been received from the partners. The Deputy Minister m
Private legal practitioner Austin Kwabena Brako-Powers has called for caution in public discussions about the Ghana Armed Forces’ (GAF) role in last week’s military helicopter crash in Obuasi, Ashanti Region. Speaking on TV3’s The Big Issue on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, Mr Brako-Powers said the Army’
The Deputy Minister for Defence, Brogya Genfi, has assured that investigations into the recent helicopter crash will be transparent and nothing will be concealed. According to him, the Ministry has sought international collaboration in probing the incident and has received positive feedback from its
A member of the NDC Communications team, Theophilus Dzimega, has said the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) cannot be blamed for not responding immediately to the Z9 helicopter crash which occurred on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. After news of the accident broke, many Ghanaians have expressed concern over how
Security Analyst, Col. Festus Aboagye (Rtd) has explained that an aircraft or helicopter going off radar does not necessarily mean it has crashed or a danger has occurred. He noted that when a plane goes off radar, it signifies that it is only flying at an altitude where its radar cannot be detected
Hamza Suhuyini Sayibu, a communications team member of the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC), has raised concerns over the manner in which the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) responded to their helicopter that crashed on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. He has condemned the slow response of the milita
Parliament has opened Book of Condolence for victims of August 6 helicopter crash, inviting the public to pay tributes and offer messages of sympathy to bereaved families. The Book of Condolences has been opened in the foyer of the Parliament House. In a statement issued on August 12, 2025 by the Di
