A solemn service titled Evening of Reflections and Memorial for the eight individuals who lost their lives in Wednesday’s military helicopter crash is being held at the Forecourt of the State House.
The event is part of the three-day national mourning period declared by President John Mahama.
It seeks to pay tribute to the late Minister for Defence, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah; the Minister for Environment, Science, and Technology, Alhaji Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed; Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator, Alhaji Muniru Mohammed; NDC National Vice-Chairman, Samuel Sarpong; Deputy NADMO Director-General, Samuel Aboagye; Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala, the pilot; Flying Officer Manaen Twum Ampadu, the co-pilot; and Sergeant Ernest Addo-Mensah, a crew member.
The programme features interfaith prayers and tributes from the President, Vice President, family members, government officials, and representatives of various state institutions.
Books of condolence have also been placed at multiple locations, including the Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Environment, Science and Technology, Ghana Armed Forces Headquarters, NDC headquarters, and NADMO head office, allowing the public to pay their respects.
The solemn gathering comes ahead of a state funeral set for Friday, August 15, at Black Star Square, where an interdenominational service will be held to honour the victims before their final farewell.
Meanwhile, two of the victims, Dr. Murtala Muhammed and Alhaji Limuna Mohammed are set to be buried on Sunday, August 10, in line with Islamic custom and tradition.
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