The government has announced full details for the funeral of victims of the August 6 helicopter crash in Adansi Akrufuom, which claimed eight lives.
The ceremony, set for Friday, August 15, 2025, will be a full military service conducted by the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF).
Speaking at a press conference on Thursday, August 14, Deputy Chief of Staff Stan Dogbey outlined that the funeral will take place in three parts — Bible and Qur’an recitals, the main service, and the burial.
The pre-burial programme will begin at 7:30 a.m. and end at 9:00 a.m. The Vice President is expected to arrive at 8:50 a.m., followed by President John Dramani Mahama at 9:00 a.m. to commence the state service.
The three-hour ceremony will feature the reading of biographies of all eight victims, along with tributes from widows, children, government officials, and institutional representatives.
Following the service, the remains of six victims will be taken to the military cemetery at Tse Addo for interment, with burial rites jointly performed by the GAF and the respective churches of the deceased.
Two victims — Alhaji Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed and Alhaji Muniru Mohammed Limuna — were buried earlier on Sunday, August 10, in line with Islamic customs.
Those to be buried on August 15 are:
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Dr. Edward Omane Boamah
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Dr. Samuel Sarpong
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Mr. Samuel Aboagye
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Squadron Leader Peter Baafemi Anala
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Flying Officer Manaen Twum Ampadu
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Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah
Mr. Dogbey urged members of the public to arrive early and strictly observe security protocols during the event.
Source: AdomOnline
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