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The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has called on the public, especially media practitioners, commentators, bloggers, and content creators, to exercise restraint and ensure accuracy in their reports on the recent Air Force Z-9 helicopter crash in the Ashanti Region, which claimed the lives of all eight personnel on board.
In a statement signed by Captain VA Arhin, Acting Director General of Public Relations, the GAF expressed concern over the surge in speculative and unverified accounts circulating in the aftermath of the tragedy.
The military cautioned that such unfounded reports not only risk misinforming the public but also compound the grief of the bereaved families.
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“For the sake of the bereaved families and loved ones, the Armed Forces urge media practitioners, panelists, social commentators, bloggers, and content creators to be circumspect in their reportage as a way of according respect to the memories of the fallen heroes and to mitigate the sorrows of the bereaved families,” the statement said.
The GAF assured the public that it remains committed to conducting thorough investigations into the incident and will share verified information in due course.
The GAF acknowledged the strong public interest in the crash and assured that thorough investigations had begun to determine the exact cause. It pledged to leave no stone unturned, including working with international experts if necessary, to bring closure to the tragedy.
“At this point in time, any purported conclusions based on opinion, perceptions, and conjectures will be premature and misleading. The public is therefore advised to be wary of such reportage,” the statement emphasised.
The Armed Forces expressed gratitude to the government, institutions, and individuals who have shown support since the crash. It also extended condolences to the families of the service members who lost their lives, describing them as patriots whose sacrifices will be remembered.
“May the souls of our patriots continue to rest in peace,” the statement concluded.
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