President John Mahama has declared “an Evening of Reflections and Memorials” for the eight persons killed in Wednesday’s helicopter crash.
Among the crash victims were the Minister of Defence, Dr Edward Omane Boamah, the Minister of Environment, Science and Technology, Alhaji Dr Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, and the acting Deputy National Security Coordinator, Alhaji Muniru Mohammed Limuna.
The government has set up a task force to investigate the incident.
The reflections will be held at the forecourt of the State House on Saturday, 9th August, to climax the three days of national mourning.
The state funeral, an inter-denominational service, will be on Thursday, 15th August at the Black Star Square.
President Mahama, addressing the nation on Thursday night, added that the government is in close touch with the bereaved families about DNA tests being conducted for identification of the bodies and final interment.
Mr Mahama called for unity at this moment of national grief and prayers for the families of the deceased.
“This is not a time for division, speculation, or political point-scoring. It is a testament to the strength, empathy, and the enduring Ghanaian spirit that still stands tall when all else fails. Let our words be of comfort, our actions be of kindness, and our unity be the tribute we offer to those whose lives have been lost” he said.
Books of condolence will be opened simultaneously at the Ministry of Defence, the Ministry of Environment, Science and Technology, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ghana Armed Forces Headquarters, the National Democratic Congress headquarters, and the head office of NADMO, from Sunday, 10th August to Thursday, 14th August 2025.
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