Vice President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has called on Ghanaians to channel the nation’s grief over the August 6 military helicopter crash into unity, sober reflection, and a renewed dedication to national progress.
Prof. Opoku-Agyemang was speaking at the Evening of Reflection and Memorial for the eight victims at the Forecourt of the State House.
The event on Saturday, August 9, formed part of a three-day national mourning for the victims.
The Vice President admitted that no words could truly capture the depth of the tragedy.
“This is not a time for perfect words nor a time for the right thoughts, because there are none,” she said, adding that the departed had “served their nation and humanity well.”
Prof. Opoku-Agyemang recalled the cherished encounters and moments many shared with the deceased, noting that these now stand as treasured memories.
She acknowledged the widespread grief felt not only by family, friends, and colleagues, but also by strangers who share in the sorrow.
She cautioned against politicising the incident or assigning blame, stressing instead the importance of “paying attention to detail and to facts” to prevent such tragedies in future.
The Vice President also urged Ghanaians to examine whether the “unhelpful barriers we consciously continue to build and maintain” are worth keeping, and to let unity guide the nation in difficult times.
“It is a time for wishing our colleagues, who have perished in the line of duty, peaceful rest. It is a time for praying for comfort for their families and for everyone.
“It is a time too for the rest of us to renew our pledge to work in ways that truly advance our country as they have tried to do,” she admonished.
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