1 week ago Experts Meet To Review Financing Options For ECOWAS Standby Force

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Desk, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/experts-meet-to-review-financing-options-for-ecowas-standby-force/EXPERTS FROM FINANCE AND DEFENCE MINISTRIES MEET IN ABUJA TO REVIEW SUSTAINABLE FUNDING OPTIONS FOR THE ECOWAS STANDBY FORCE Abuja, Nigeria – 27 August 2025: Experts from the Ministries of Finance and Defence of ECOWAS Member States have commenced a three-day meeting at the ECOWAS Commission Headquarters in Abuja, from 27th to 29th August 2025. […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Desk, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/experts-meet-to-review-financing-options-for-ecowas-standby-force/

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1 week ago Helicopter crash: Mahama gifts residents GHS100k for aiding in bodies’ recovery

President John Mahama has appreciated the efforts of the residents who helped in recovering the bodies of the eight individuals who died tragically in the helicopter crash at Adansi Brofoyeduru in the Ashanti region. Defence Minister, Dr Peter Omane Boamah, Environment Minister, Murtala Mohammed and six others were killed whilst on their way to Obuasi […]

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2 w. ago ‘We would have reversed helicopter crash disaster if it were possible’ – Asiedu Nketiah

National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, has said the party and government would have undone the August 6 helicopter disaster if it were within their power.

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2 w. ago Ablakwa defends stance on presidential jet oversight, challenges Akufo

Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has mounted a defence of his longstanding scrutiny of presidential travel, describing his actions as a patriotic duty to protect the public purse and uphold the principle of accountability.

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3 w. ago FAGE serves free refreshments to thousands at state funeral of eight national heroes

The Federation of Associations of Ghanaian Exporters (FAGE) demonstrated community spirit on Friday by providing complimentary refreshments to thousands of mourners who gathered at the Black Star Square for the state funeral of eight distinguished national heroes, including Dr. Omane Boamah and Dr. Murtala Mohammed, Defence and Environment ministers respectively.

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3 w. ago Helicopter crash: Adele traditional council offers libation to prevent future disaster

The Adele Traditional Council in the Oti Region has held a ceremonial libation to honour the victims of the recent helicopter crash and to pray for the prevention of such tragedies in the future.

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3 w. ago Ghana Mourns: Caskets lowered during final salute at Military Cemetery – Video

After the solemn state funeral at Black Star Square, the nation’s fallen heroes from the August 6 military helicopter crash were laid to rest with full military honours at the Military Cemetery in Tse Addo. The flag-draped caskets of the eight victims, including Defence Minister Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, Environment Minister Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, […]

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3 w. ago Your presence will painfully be missed – Joyce Bawah Mogtari eulogises Dr. Omane Boamah

Senior Presidential Aide and Advisor to former President John Dramani Mahama, Joyce Bawah Mogtari, has delivered a deeply emotional tribute to the late Defence Minister, Dr. Edward Kofi Omane Boamah.

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3 w. ago Joyce Bawah Mogtari pays heartfelt tribute to late Defence Minister Dr. Omane Boamah

Senior Presidential Aide and Presidential Advisor to President John Dramani Mahama, Joyce Bawah Mogtari, has penned an emotional tribute to the late Defence Minister, Dr. Edward Kofi Omane Boamah.

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3 w. ago They served with pride and fell with honour – Chief of Defence Staff pays tribute to Omane Boamah, three fallen soldiers

Chief of Defence Staff, Lt. Gen. Thomas Oppong-Peprah, paid glowing tribute to the late Defence Minister, Dr Edward Omane Boamah, and three soldiers who died in the August 6 military helicopter crash.

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3 w. ago Haruna Iddrisu mourns Omane Boamah: A tribute to a fallen colleague and brother

Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu has paid a moving tribute to the late Minister for Defence, Dr Edward Kofi Omane Boamah, who died alongside seven others in a tragic military helicopter crash on 6th August 2025.

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3 w. ago Rashid Tanko pledges continued support to Omane Boamah’s family

The Deputy Director of Elections and Information Technology for the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC), Rashid Tanko-Computer, has said the party will continue to support the family of the late Defence Minister, Dr Edward Omane Boamah, following his death in last week’s military helicopter crash.

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3 w. ago Omane Boamah brought dynamism to our campaigns, training of our polling agents – NDC

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has paid glowing tribute to the late Defence Minister, Dr Edward Omane Boamah, hailing him as “utterly fearless” and far more than a political strategist, while acknowledging his immense contributions to both the party and the nation.

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3 w. ago He always chose the right path – Widow’s tribute to Dr Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed

Hadiatu, the wife of the late Defence Minister, Dr Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, who died in the line of duty, has paid a deeply moving tribute that celebrated his unwavering honesty, integrity, and humility.

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3 w. ago A fighter for democracy – NDC pays tribute to Dr Omane Boamah

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has celebrated the life and service of the late Defence Minister, Dr. Edward Kofi Omane Boamah, describing him as a fearless leader, a brilliant strategist, and a compassionate servant of the people.

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3 w. ago My miracle, you gave me life’s greatest honour – Mother of Omane Boamah’s farewell tribute

At a solemn state funeral on Friday, August 15, where Ghana mourned eight patriots who died in the line of duty, including the late Defence Minister, Dr Omane Boamah, his mother, Madam Leticia Asante, delivered a moving tribute, calling her only son her “miracle” and “life’s greatest honour.”

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3 w. ago Tribute: Omane Boamah’s wife narrates how late nights and kenkey sealed their love story

It began on an ordinary day, with an unlikely meeting on a medical school bus. For Rita Adubei Offei, wife of the late Defence Minister, Dr Omane Boamah, it was the start of a journey she would later call destiny.

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3 w. ago ‘You were a loving father to our children’ – Wife of Dr Omane Boamah pays tribute

At the state funeral of the late Defence Minister, Dr Edward Omane Boamah and six others who have died in the tragic helicopter crash, his wife, Mrs Rita Omane Boamah, remembered him as a devoted family man and a loving father to their children.

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3 w. ago “I still don’t have an answer to what I’ll do without you” – Omane Boamah’s wife

Mrs Rita Omane Boamah, wife of the late Defence Minister Dr Edward Kofi Omane Boamah, delivered a touching tribute to her husband during the final state funeral for the eight Ghanaians who died in the August 6 military helicopter crash.

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3 w. ago Dr Omane Boamah treated 2024 elections like a medical case and found a solution – James Gunu eulogises him

Volta Regional Minister, James Gunu, has paid an emotional tribute to the late Defence Minister, Dr Edward Omane Boamah, describing him as a medical doctor whose intellect and problem-solving skills played a pivotal role in the ruling National Democratic Congress’s (NDC) victory in the 2024 general elections.

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