President John Dramani Mahama has announced that a state funeral will be held on Friday, August 15, at the Black Star Square to honour the eight individuals who perished in the tragic military helicopter crash on Wednesday, August 6, in the Adansi Akrofuom District of the Ashanti Region.
The inter-denominational funeral service forms part of a week-long national mourning programme dedicated to paying tribute to the fallen ministers, senior government officials, and military personnel.
According to the President, the commemoration will begin with an “Evening of Reflections and Memorial” on Saturday, August 9, at 5:00 p.m. at the Forecourt of the State House.
Additionally, books of condolence will be made available for public signing from Sunday, August 10, to Thursday, August 14, at key locations including:
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The Ministry of Defence
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The Ministry of Environment, Science and Technology
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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The Ghana Armed Forces Headquarters
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The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Headquarters
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The Head Office of the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO)
The crash claimed the lives of five prominent state officials and three Air Force crew members. Among the deceased were Defence Minister Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, Environment Minister Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator Alhaji Muniru Mohammed, former parliamentary candidate Samuel Aboagye, and NDC Vice Chairman Dr. Samuel Sarpong.
Source: Adomonline
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