Gov’t to open books of condolence for helicopter crash victims

President John Dramani Mahama has announced that books of condolence will be opened at key institutions across the country to honour the memory of the eight individuals who lost their lives in the recent military helicopter crash.

The condolence books will be accessible from Sunday, August 10, to Thursday, August 14, 2025, at the following locations:

  • Ministry of Defence

  • Ministry of Environment, Science and Technology

  • Ministry of Foreign Affairs

  • Ghana Armed Forces Headquarters

  • National Democratic Congress (NDC) Headquarters

  • National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) Head Office

President Mahama further disclosed that an inter-denominational state funeral will be held on Friday, August 15, at the Black Star Square to pay final respects to the victims.

This announcement follows a three-day national mourning period declared by the government and forms part of a broader programme to commemorate the lives and service of the deceased.

The crash, which occurred in the Adansi Akrofuom District of the Ashanti Region on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, claimed the lives of five senior government and party officials:

  • Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, Minister for Defence

  • Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, Minister for Environment, Science and Technology

  • Alhaji Muniru Mohammed, Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator

  • Dr. Samuel Sarpong, Vice Chairman of the NDC

  • Samuel Aboagye, former parliamentary candidate for Obuasi East

Also among the casualties were three Ghana Armed Forces personnel who were aboard the Z-9 helicopter:

  • Squadron Leader Peter Baafemi Anala

  • Flying Officer Twum Ampadu

  • Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah

All the remains have been recovered and flown to South Africa for forensic examination to aid in identification.

As the nation mourns, tributes continue to pour in from across Ghana and beyond, reflecting the deep impact of the tragedy.

Source: Adomonline.com

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