8 h. ago Photos: Mahama meets families of fallen soldiers after helicopter tragedy

President John Dramani Mahama has met with the grieving families of the three military officers who tragically lost their lives in Wednesday’s fatal helicopter crash.

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12 h. ago Obuasi helicopter tragedy sparks calls for truth and justice

On August 6, 2025, tragedy struck Ghana when a Ghana Air Force Harbin Z-9 helicopter carrying the Defence and Environment ministers and senior military officers crashed near Obuasi, killing all eight people on board.

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22 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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31 h. ago Asantehene Offers Condolences to President Mahama After Deadly Military Crash

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/asantehene-offers-condolences-to-president-mahama-after-deadly-military-crash/The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, paid a solemn visit to President John Dramani Mahama at the Manhyia Palace on Thursday, expressing deep condolences following a military helicopter crash that claimed eight lives. The tragedy occurred near Adansi Brofoyeduru in the Ashanti Region on Wednesday, 8 August, during a flight from Accra to Obuasi. Among […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/asantehene-offers-condolences-to-president-mahama-after-deadly-military-crash/

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47 h. ago God didn’t take them, we gave them through avoidable death – Dr Tony Aidoo on helicopter tragedy

Former Senior Presidential Aide and ambassador to the Netherlands, Dr Tony Aidoo, says the helicopter crash that claimed the lives of two cabinet ministers and six others was an avoidable national tragedy, not an act of God.

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64 h. ago Stonebwoy Mourns Lost “Father Figures” in Ghana Helicopter Tragedy

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/stonebwoy-mourns-lost-father-figures-in-ghana-helicopter-tragedy/Ghanaian dancehall star Stonebwoy has voiced profound grief following the deadly helicopter crash that claimed eight lives, including two government ministers and military personnel. Speaking emotionally to TV3 on August 7, 2025, the artist described the accident as a devastating blow for the entire nation. He revealed deep personal connections to the late Trade and […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/stonebwoy-mourns-lost-father-figures-in-ghana-helicopter-tragedy/

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65 h. 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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69 h. ago Let us fulfil dreams of fallen heroes – Mahama tells nation after helicopter tragedy

President John Dramani Mahama has called on Ghanaians to transform their grief into renewed determination to build the nation, as the country concludes three days of national mourning for the eight victims of Wednesday’s military helicopter crash in the Ashanti Region.

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2 d. ago Parliamentary press corps mourns ‘deeply personal’ loss of helicopter tragedy victims

The Parliamentary Press Corps (PPC), the association of journalists who cover and report activities of the legislative body, has released a statement expressing sorrow over the tragic helicopter crash that claimed the lives of eight Ghanaians. The group described the loss as “deeply personal”, reflecting the close professional and often cordial relationships they had built […]

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3 d. ago ‘It could have been me’ – Former Defence Minister Nitiwul mourns helicopter disaster victims

Former Defence Minister Dominic Nitiwul has shared his grief over the recent helicopter crash that claimed eight lives, a tragedy he described as an unprecedented loss for Ghana. Speaking at the Evening of Reflections and Memorial at the Forecourt of the State House on Saturday, August 9, Mr Nitiwul revealed the immense sorrow felt by […]

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3 d. ago Ghana’s Chief of Staff Vows Support for Helicopter Crash Families

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-chief-of-staff-vows-support-for-helicopter-crash-families/Chief of Staff Julius Debrah has pledged unwavering government support to families of the eight victims killed in last week’s military helicopter crash, assuring a thorough investigation into the tragedy. Speaking at a somber memorial service in Accra, Debrah addressed grieving relatives directly: “To the wives, children, parents, and comrades of our fallen heroes, know […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-chief-of-staff-vows-support-for-helicopter-crash-families/

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3 d. ago Helicopter crash: Mahama urges national unity and renewed commitment at memorial

President John Mahama has called on Ghanaians to turn the grief over the August 6 military helicopter tragedy into a renewed drive for national progress.

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3 d. ago “You’re not alone” – Chief of Staff consoles families of fallen heroes

The Chief of Staff of the Republic of Ghana, Julius Debrah, has extended a heartfelt message of condolence and solidarity to the families affected by the recent military helicopter tragedy that occurred on Wednesday, 6th August 2025.

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3 d. ago Napo Urges Lasting Support for Families of Helicopter Crash Victims

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/napo-urges-lasting-support-for-families-of-helicopter-crash-victims/At a solemn wreath-laying ceremony in Jubilee House gardens, New Patriotic Party stalwart Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh (“Napo”) called for unity and sustained compassion toward families of Ghana’s recent helicopter crash victims. The former Energy Minister framed the tragedy which killed two cabinet ministers and six others as a moment for “sober reflection” beyond partisan […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/napo-urges-lasting-support-for-families-of-helicopter-crash-victims/

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3 d. ago Electoral Commission Pays Tribute to Omane Boamah After Helicopter Tragedy

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/electoral-commission-pays-tribute-to-omane-boamah-after-helicopter-tragedy/Ghana’s Electoral Commission has mourned Defence Minister Dr. Edward Omane Boamah and seven others killed in the August 6 helicopter crash, praising Boamah’s pivotal role in strengthening democracy. In an official statement, Chairperson Jean Mensa highlighted his “active and dedicated” service on the Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC), where he bridged political divides through dialogue. “His […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/electoral-commission-pays-tribute-to-omane-boamah-after-helicopter-tragedy/

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3 d. ago Ghana Defence Committee Mourns Minister, Seven Others in Helicopter Tragedy

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-defence-committee-mourns-minister-seven-others-in-helicopter-tragedy/Ghana’s Parliamentary Select Committee on Defence and Interior expressed profound sorrow following the helicopter crash that killed Defence Minister Dr. Edward Kofi Omane Boamah and seven others. The accident occurred on August 6th in the Adansi-Akrofuom District of the Ashanti Region, claiming the lives of key government and military figures alongside the minister. In an […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-defence-committee-mourns-minister-seven-others-in-helicopter-tragedy/

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3 d. ago National Insurance Commission mourns with nation in wake of helicopter tragedy

The National Insurance Commission (NIC) stands in solidarity with the Ghanaians and international community as we mourn the heartbreaking loss of eight distinguished Ghanaians who perished in the helicopter crash on August 6.

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4 d. ago Fundamental Baptist Churches Console President Mahama, Ghanaians Over Helicopter Crash Tragedy

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Nana Beeko, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/fundamental-baptist-churches-console-president-mahama-ghanaians-over-helicopter-crash-tragedy/Accra – August 8, 2025 — The Association of Fundamental Baptist Churches has extended heartfelt condolences to President John Dramani Mahama, the Government, and the people of Ghana following the fatal Air Force helicopter crash that claimed the lives of eight Ghanaians, including senior government officials, cabinet ministers, and military personnel. In a message signed […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Nana Beeko, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/fundamental-baptist-churches-console-president-mahama-ghanaians-over-helicopter-crash-tragedy/

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4 d. ago Legal Expert Demands Full Probe into Ghana Helicopter Tragedy

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/legal-expert-demands-full-probe-into-ghana-helicopter-tragedy/Accra-based lawyer Austin Brako-Powers has declared Ghana’s deadly military helicopter crash demands deeper scrutiny, insisting the incident “leaves more questions than answers.” His call comes as President John Mahama observes three days of national mourning for Defence Minister Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, Environment Minister Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, and six others killed in the August […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/legal-expert-demands-full-probe-into-ghana-helicopter-tragedy/

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4 d. ago Vatican Extends Condolences to Ghana After Helicopter Tragedy

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/vatican-extends-condolences-to-ghana-after-helicopter-tragedy/Pope Leo XIV has expressed profound sorrow following Wednesday’s military helicopter crash in Ghana that claimed eight lives. In a telegram signed by Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the pontiff addressed Bishop Matthew K. Gyamfi and Ghana’s Catholic leadership, mourning the loss of “ministers, government officials, and all who perished.” The message, released […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/vatican-extends-condolences-to-ghana-after-helicopter-tragedy/

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