After the heartbreaking helicopter crash that took the lives of eight individuals on August 6, 2025, President John Dramani Mahama announced three day
After the heartbreaking helicopter crash that took the lives of eight individuals on August 6, 2025, President John Dramani Mahama announced three days of national mourning starting Thursday, August 7.
A press release from Felix Kwakye Ofosu, who is the President’s spokesperson and Minister of Government Communications, stated that all national flags should be flown at half-mast until further notice.
Among those who lost their lives were Ghana’s Defence Minister, Dr. Edward Kofi Omane Boamah; the Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, Murtala Mohammed; former Ashanti Regional Minister Dr. Samuel Sarpong; Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator Alhaji Muniru Mohammed; and former MP Samuel Aboagye.
The three members of the Ghana Armed Forces who died in the crash included Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala, Flying Officer Mane-Twum Ampadu, and Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah.
The Z-9 helicopter took off from Accra on the morning of August 6, 2025, heading to Obuasi but lost contact with air traffic control before it crashed in the Adansi Akrofuom District of the Ashanti Region.
Witnesses reported that the aircraft was burned beyond recognition, leaving no survivors.
During an emergency press conference, Chief of Staff Julius Debrah expressed the government’s sorrow to the families affected by this tragedy and announced that the President would suspend his planned activities for the rest of the week. “The President and our government send our heartfelt condolences and sympathies to the families of our comrades and service members who gave their lives for our country,” he said.
Ghana is now in a state of national mourning as everyone prepares to honour those who have passed away. The Ghana Armed Forces and other relevant agencies have initiated investigations into the cause of the crash.
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