The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has issued a strong appeal to the public particularly media practitioners, social commentators, bloggers, and content creators—to exercise restraint and ensure factual accuracy when discussing 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...
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State Funeral To Be Held on August 15 For Victims of Helicopter Crash – President Mahama
President John 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 individuals who perished in Wednesday’s military helicopter crash in the Ashanti Region. During a national broadcast from Jubilee House, President John Mahama announced that the country will host...
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President Mahama To Address Nation Tonight Following Fatal Helicopter Crash
President John Dramani Mahama is scheduled to deliver a national address tonight in response to the tragic helicopter crash that claimed the lives of two Ministers and six others. The helicopter which was en route to an official engagement in Obuasi crash in the early hours of Wednesday, August 6, 2025 with all officials on...
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NCA Serves Suspension Notice to DStv, Allows 30 Days for Response
The National Communications Authority (NCA) has officially informed Multichoice Ghana Limited of its intent to revoke the company’s license to operate its Pay TV service in Ghana. The announcement, made on Thursday, August 7, pertains to Multichoice’s Subscription Management Service for its Satellite Television Broadcasting (Direct-to-Home Bouquet), and is driven by mounting concerns over the...
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Mahama Names Interim Defence and Environment Ministers After Fatal Helicopter Crash
In the wake of a devastating helicopter crash that claimed the lives of two senior government officials, President John Dramani Mahama has swiftly moved to ensure continuity in leadership by reassigning key ministerial responsibilities. The fatal accident occurred yesterday en route to an official event in Obuasi, tragically taking the lives of the Minister for...
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Former Pres. Nana Addo Mourns Victims of Tragic Military Helicopter Crash in Ashanti Region
Former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has expressed profound grief following the tragic military helicopter crash in the Adansi area of the Ashanti Region that claimed the lives of several prominent Ghanaian leaders and military personnel. The devastating incident took the lives of Hon. Dr. Edward Kofi Omane Boamah, Minister for Defence; Hon. Dr. Ibrahim...
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Helicopter Crash: Bawumia Mourns Tragic Loss of Ministers and Others
Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia took to Facebook earlier today to express his profound sorrow over the tragic loss of two Ministers of State and six others who perished in a helicopter crash. In his heartfelt Facebook post, Dr. Bawumia extended his deepest condolences to the President of the Republic, H.E. John Dramani Mahama,...
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Majority Caucus Mourns Victims Of Helicopter Crash
The Majority Caucus in Parliament has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic military helicopter crash that claimed the lives of several distinguished Ghanaians, including former Member of Parliament, government officials, and officers of the Ghana Armed Forces. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Caucus extended its heartfelt condolences to the families, colleagues, and loved...
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AU Commission Chairperson Mourns Victims of Ghana Helicopter Crash
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic helicopter crash that occurred in the Ashanti Region on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. The crash claimed the lives of eight individuals, including Minister of Defence, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, and the Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and...
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NPP Mourns Tragic Loss of Eight in Military Helicopter Crash
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic death of eight individuals who perished in a military helicopter crash on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. In a statement signed by the General Secretary of the party, Justin Kodua Frimpong, the NPP described the loss as a devastating blow not only to the...