5 h. ago PNP rejects temporary fund for air crash victims’ families, demands permanent welfare law

The People’s National Party (PNP) has rejected President John Mahama’s proposal to establish a fund for the dependents of the eight people who died in the recent military helicopter crash, calling the plan “inadequate and unsustainable.”

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25 h. ago Nana Kwame Bediako calls for unity and reflection after helicopter crash

Leader of The New Force, Nana Kwame Bediako, has called for national unity and renewed commitment to service following the tragic military helicopter crash that claimed the lives of Defence Minister Edward Omane Boamah and seven others.

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28 h. ago Asiedu Nketia calls for prayers for Mahama after helicopter crash

National Chairman of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia, has urged Ghanaians to focus on offering prayers and encouragement to strengthen President John Dramani Mahama and the government at large.

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31 h. ago Volta NDC chairman calls for national reflection at vigil honouring helicopter crash victims

The Volta Regional Chairman of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mawutor Agbavitor, has called for deep national reflection and responsibility in honour of the eight souls who perished in the recent helicopter crash.

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35 h. ago Ablakwa mourns victims of helicopter crash, calls it a ‘tragedy of monumental proportions’

Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has spoken of his profound grief following the death of Defence Minister Dr Edward Omane Boamah and seven others in the 6 August military helicopter crash.

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44 h. ago Bagbin Urges Respect for Credible Prophecies After Deadly Helicopter Crash

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/bagbin-urges-respect-for-credible-prophecies-after-deadly-helicopter-crash/Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has called on Ghanaians to treat genuine prophecies from credible religious leaders with seriousness, warning against dismissing spiritual guidance that may have national implications. He made the remarks during a visit to the family of the late former Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator, Alhaji Muniru Limuna Mohammed, who was buried […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/bagbin-urges-respect-for-credible-prophecies-after-deadly-helicopter-crash/

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49 h. ago Helicopter crash: Former Peace Council Chair calls for psychological support for families

Former Chairman of the National Peace Council and former Presiding Bishop of the Methodist Church, Most Rev. Prof. Emmanuel Asante, has stressed the urgent need for psychological support for the families bereaved by the tragic helicopter crash on August 6, 2025.

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57 h. ago Ghana Lawyer Accuses Government of “Selective Grief” After Tragedies

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-lawyer-accuses-government-of-selective-grief-after-tragedies/Private legal practitioner Austin Kwabena Brako-Powers has condemned the government’s delayed response to the deaths of 16 children in a July road accident, calling it hypocritical compared to swift condolences offered after a helicopter crash killed senior officials. He notes no senior official, including Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang or Gender Minister Dr Naa Momo […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-lawyer-accuses-government-of-selective-grief-after-tragedies/

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57 h. ago Ghanaian Activist Joins President in Urging Restraint After Deadly Helicopter Crash

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanaian-activist-joins-president-in-urging-restraint-after-deadly-helicopter-crash/Ghanaian lawyer and activist Oliver Barker-Vormawor has called for a disciplined approach to investigating Wednesday’s military helicopter crash that killed ten people, including senior government officials. The Convener of the Fix the Country Movement stressed that determining the cause must rely on rigorous inquiry, not speculation or emotional reactions. “Investigating the causes of the accident, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanaian-activist-joins-president-in-urging-restraint-after-deadly-helicopter-crash/

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2 d. ago Progressive Intellectuals Urge Mining Reform After Fatal Crash

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/progressive-intellectuals-call-for-immortalization-of-helicopter-crash-victims/Ghana’s Progressive Intellectuals (PI) think tank has mourned the helicopter crash that killed eight prominent citizens, including government officials en route to launch a national responsible mining program in Obuasi. The August 6 tragedy, PI emphasized, occurred as the delegation pursued “safeguarding Ghana’s natural resources for future generations” a mission they insist must continue despite […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/progressive-intellectuals-call-for-immortalization-of-helicopter-crash-victims/

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3 d. ago Former Defence Minister Calls Helicopter Crash “Unprecedented Loss”

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/former-defence-minister-calls-helicopter-crash-unprecedented-loss/Dominic Nitiwul, Ghana’s former Defence Minister, voiced the nation’s collective grief at a State House memorial, calling the August 6 helicopter crash that killed eight officials an irreplaceable tragedy. “It could have been me,” he reflected, recalling his eight years in the role. His words underscored the profound impact on a country mourning ministers, military […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/former-defence-minister-calls-helicopter-crash-unprecedented-loss/

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3 d. ago Helicopter Crash Ignites Renewed Calls to End Ghana’s Illegal Mining

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/helicopter-crash-ignites-renewed-calls-to-end-ghanas-illegal-mining/A devastating military helicopter crash that killed eight prominent Ghanaians, including two government ministers, has intensified demands for decisive action against illegal mining. The Ghana Armed Forces confirmed the aircraft vanished from radar en route from Accra to Obuasi last Wednesday, with eyewitnesses reporting the wreckage burned beyond recognition. Among the victims were Defence Minister […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/helicopter-crash-ignites-renewed-calls-to-end-ghanas-illegal-mining/

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3 d. ago CPP Figure Calls Helicopter Crash Divine Warning on Ghana Mining

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/cpp-figure-calls-helicopter-crash-divine-warning-on-ghana-mining/A Ghanaian opposition politician has described last week’s fatal helicopter crash, which killed eight officials during an anti-illegal mining mission, as a divine warning to end galamsey. Kwame Jantuah of the Convention People’s Party (CPP) urged President John Mahama’s administration to treat the tragedy as a national turning point. Speaking on Asaase Radio’s The Forum, Jantuah framed […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/cpp-figure-calls-helicopter-crash-divine-warning-on-ghana-mining/

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5 d. ago This tragic crash is a great loss for mother Ghana – GTA boss

Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), Marilyn Maame Efua Houadjeto, has described the August 6 military helicopter crash that claimed eight lives as a national tragedy, calling it “a great loss for Mother Ghana.

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5 d. ago NMC mourns helicopter crash victims, urges media to show restraint

The National Media Commission (NMC) has expressed deep sorrow over the deaths of eight people, including two cabinet ministers, in Wednesday’s Ghana Air Force helicopter crash, while calling for restraint and sensitivity in media coverage of the tragedy.

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5 d. ago Aviation analyst calls for independent probe into military helicopter crash

Captain Michael Yao Foli, a respected aviation analyst, has highlighted the importance of an independent investigation into the recent military helicopter crash in Ghana, highlighting established international aviation protocols.

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5 d. ago Ghana Media Regulator Urges Restraint in Helicopter Crash Coverage

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-media-regulator-urges-restraint-in-helicopter-crash-coverage/Ghana’s National Media Commission has called for responsible reporting and public restraint following a military helicopter crash that killed Defence Minister Dr. Edward Omane Boamah and Environment Minister Alhaji Dr. Muntala Muhammad. The commission expressed profound sorrow over Thursday’s accident, which also claimed the lives of six others including senior officials and air force personnel. […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-media-regulator-urges-restraint-in-helicopter-crash-coverage/

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6 d. ago CIMG mourns victims of helicopter crash, calls for dignity and national unity

The Chartered Institute of Marketing, Ghana (CIMG), has expressed deep sorrow following the tragic military helicopter crash that claimed the lives of eight individuals, including top government officials and military personnel, on Wednesday, August 6.

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6 d. ago Traders Advocacy Group Ghana Mourns Helicopter Crash Victims, Calls for Investigation

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/traders-advocacy-group-ghana-mourns-helicopter-crash-victims-calls-for-investigation/The Traders Advocacy Group Ghana (TAGG) has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic military helicopter crash that claimed the lives of eight distinguished Ghanaians, including two serving ministers of state, near Adansi Sikaman in the Ashanti Region on Wednesday. In a statement signed by TAGG President Kwadwo Amoateng and General Secretary Nana Poku, the group […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/traders-advocacy-group-ghana-mourns-helicopter-crash-victims-calls-for-investigation/

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6 d. ago OPAQ cautions against publishing charred images of helicopter crash victims

The Online Publishers Association of Ghana (OPAG) has condemned the circulation of graphic images showing the charred bodies of the victims of Wednesday’s military helicopter crash, calling it unethical and disrespectful.

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