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President John Dramani Mahama has announced that a state funeral will be held on Friday, August 15, at the Black Star Square in Accra to honour the eight distinguished Ghanaians who perished in the devastating military helicopter crash on Wednesday, August 6, in the Adansi Akrofuom District of the Ashanti Region.
The crash, described as one of the most tragic incidents in Ghana’s aviation history, claimed the lives of five senior government officials and three Ghana Air Force personnel.
The President, in a televised address on Thursday night, said the funeral would be the culmination of a week-long national mourning programme, aimed at paying solemn tribute to the memory, dedication, and service of the fallen patriots.
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As part of the commemorative activities:
- An Evening of Reflections and Memorial will be held on Saturday, August 9, at 5:00 p.m. at the Forecourt of the State House. The event will feature tributes, music, and prayers from clergy, state officials, and families of the deceased.
- Books of condolence will be opened to the public from Sunday, August 10, to Thursday, August 14, at the following locations:
- Ministry of Defence
- Ministry of Environment, Science and Technology
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- Ghana Armed Forces Headquarters
- National Democratic Congress (NDC) Headquarters
- Head Office of the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO)
The President encouraged Ghanaians to participate in the mourning activities and honour the sacrifices made by the deceased in service to the nation.
“These were not just public servants; they were dedicated patriots who gave their all for the progress of our beloved country,” President Mahama said. “It is only fitting that we bid them farewell with dignity and national pride.”
The state funeral will honour the following individuals:
- Dr Edward Omane Boamah, Minister for Defence
- Dr Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation
- Alhaji Muniru Mohammed, Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator
- Samuel Aboagye, former parliamentary candidate
- Dr Samuel Sarpong, Vice Chairman of the NDC and former Ashanti Regional Minister
- Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala, pilot
- Flying Officer Manin Twum-Ampadu, co-pilot
- Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah, flight technician
The remains of the deceased, which were severely burnt in the crash, have been sent to South Africa for DNA analysis to ensure accurate identification ahead of the funeral.
Security has been heightened around key government installations, and a national flag directive remains in place to fly all flags at half-mast throughout the mourning period.
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