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Member of the NDC Communications team, Hamza Sayibu Suhuyini has criticised the Ghana Armed Forces for what it says is the "poor response" to the helicopter crash incident which occurred on August 6, 2025. The crash claimed the lives of eight people including the Defence Minister, Dr. Edward Omane B
Management Akoma FM in Kumasi on Tuesday, August 12,2025, paid a commiserating visit to the house of the late Dr Samuel Sarpong to console the family following the death of two ministers of state and six other officials in the August 6 helicopter crash. The Head of Station, Ransford Nana Osei Asare
The Apostolic Fathers of Ghana have called on the nation to renew its commitment to the fight against illegal mining, also known as galamsey, describing it as a sacred duty owed to those who have lost their lives defending the land. The call was made by Apostle General Sam Korankye Ankrah, who spoke
On January 21, 2025, President John Dramani Mahama nominated Dr. Edward Kofi Omane Boamah as Minister of Defence, a decision that would mark the beginning of a short yet impactful chapter in Ghana’s leadership. Facing the Parliamentary Appointment Committee with calm resolve and depth of knowledge,
There’s been shock and condemnation from members of The Forum, following reports that some politicians were seen celebrating amidst a recent national tragedy. At a solemn wreath-laying ceremony on August 11 at the forecourt of the Jubilee House, the Chairman of the Forum which includes representativ
The DNA results of the remaining six victims who lost their lives in August 6 helicopter crash have arrived in Ghana. Health Minister, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh together with the Inspector General of Police, Christian Tetteh Yohuno and other officials received the DNA results at the Kotoka Internationa
The burial rites of the two Muslims who died in the helicopter crash last Wednesday was held at the forecourt of the State House on August 10. Islamic prayers will be offered for the deceased after which the burial will take place at the Burma Camp Military Cemetery. The burial was announced by Pres
Deputy Minister of Education and Member of Parliament for Builsa South, Dr. Clement Apaak, has expressed deep grief over the helicopter crash that occurred on August 6, 2025, claiming the lives of eight individuals, including several notable public figures. In an emotional tribute, Dr. Apaak reflect
The Muslim victims of the Wednesday, August 6 helicopter crash will be buried today at the Military Cemetery in Accra. This was announced by President John Mahama on Saturday, August 9, during the evening of reflections and a memorial ceremony. The solemn burial ceremony will honour two distinguishe
The President of the Ghana Academy of Forensic Sciences, Dr. Pet-Paul Wepeba, has raised concerns over the handling of the crash site in fatal military helicopter incident claiming the lives of two ministers and six others. Speaking on the matter, Dr. Wepeba said the crash scene was not properly sec
The Takoradi Airport, which usually witnesses warm embraces and kisses of farewell, became shrouded in wails of grief—cries understood only by the families and loved ones of the crew who lost their lives in the tragic helicopter crash off Adansi Akrofuom in the Ashanti Region—during a vigil held in
A former National Chairman for the largest opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), Paul Afoko, has called for GH¢1.00 contribution from every Ghanaian to purchase new aircrafts for the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF). Mr. Afoko said Ghana's population of over thirty million can raise some amount to purchase
As darkness envelopes the forecourt of the State House in Accra with all those present in dark attire, the atmosphere is filled with sorrow. The occasion is an evening of reflections and memorial for the 8 victims of the helicopter crash on August 6. All who matter in Ghana's governance are present.
Government officials, families of the eight persons who died in the August 6 helicopter crash at Adansi Akrofuom have gathered at the forecourt of the State House for an evening of reflection and memorial in honour of the departed souls. The event is also being attended by leadership of the New Patr
Government officials, families of the eight persons who died in the August 6 helicopter crash at Adansi Akrofuom have gathered at the forecourt of the State House for a vigil in honour of the departed souls. This was announced by President John Mahama on August 7 following the demise of the passenge
A nation is wounded in the heart when an unfathomable tragedy befalls. It is a moment when the vivacious drumbeat of life quietens, and citizens are collectively engulfed in sorrow. On Wednesday, August 6, 2025, our beloved country stood on the cliff of a woody mountain gazing into the shadow of dea
The Takoradi Air Force Base was shrouded in grief on Friday night as officers, family and friends gathered to honour three gallant airmen who perished in last Wednesday’s helicopter crash in the Ashanti Region. The sombre notes of the military band set the tone for a night of mourning. Portraits of
A former Minister for Environment, Prof Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng has blamed politicians for the persistence of illegal mining despite numerous measures to curb it. He said many of the people who fund galamsey are politicians, hence the inability of government to stop them. Prof Frimpong- Boateng sai
The Council of Elders of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has laid wreath in honour of the eight lives which were lost in a helicopter crash at Adansi Akrofuom on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. The Council of Elders were present at the Ceremonial Gardens at the Jubilee House on Friday, August 8, 2
President of Sierra Leone, Julius Maada Bio has arrived in Ghana to commiserate with President Mahama and Ghanaians over the loss of the eight gallant men who were killed in a helicopter crash on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. President Maada Bio who is also Chair of the ECOWAS Commission visited the Ce
