President John Dramani Mahama has embarked on a two-nation official visit to Japan and Singapore, aimed at deepening bilateral relations and promoting Ghana as a prime destination for investment. In Japan, President Mahama will participate in the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD), where he is scheduled to speak at a plenary session focused on trade and investment. He will also headline the Ghana Presidential Investment Forum, highlighting opportunities under the government’s Resetting Ghana agenda. The President is expected to hold high-level meetings with Japanese officials, including Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, and engage with executives from the Japan...
Mpohor Gold Shop Robbery: One Suspect Arrested
The Western Regional Police Command has apprehended a suspect linked to a violent robbery at a gold buying shop in Mpohor, Western Region. The incident occurred on Saturday, August 16, 2025. According to police reports, a group of armed men stormed the premises, making away with an undisclosed sum of money. The attack left one individual injured, who is currently receiving medical treatment and reported to be in stable condition. The arrested suspect is assisting police with ongoing investigations. Meanwhile, security agencies have launched a manhunt for the remaining members of the gang believed to be on the run. Superintendent...
Remaining 6 Helicopter Crash Victims Laid To Rest
The last six individuals who tragically lost their lives in the August 6 helicopter accident were laid to rest on Friday, August 15, 2025. The burial ceremony was held at the Military Cemetery in Tse Addo, located in Accra. The solemn event drew attendance from top government officials, senior military personnel, grieving families, and sympathizers from all corners of the nation. Prior to the burial, a multi-faith memorial service was conducted at Black Star Square to honour the fallen patriots. Families and loved ones paid tribute by laying wreaths in remembrance of the six victims. The atmosphere was heavy with...
President Mahama Launches Children’s Support Fund for Helicopter Crash Victims’ Families
President John Dramani Mahama has announced the establishment of a Children’s Support Fund to provide long-term support for the children of the eight Ghana Armed Forces personnel and public servants who perished in the August 6 helicopter crash. The initiative has received an initial seed capital of GHC 500,000 from Stanbic Bank, which the President praised for its generosity. Describing the crash as a “national tragedy that has cast its shadow over the heart of Ghana,” President Mahama said the fund will cover education from primary school to university, healthcare, specialized care where needed, welfare support, clothing, shelter, and other...
President Mahama Announces Posthumous Promotions for Helicopter Crash Victims
President John Mahama has announced the posthumous promotion of eight Ghana Armed Forces personnel who lost their lives in the August 6 helicopter crash. Speaking at their state funeral on Friday, 15th August, 2025 the President hailed the fallen servicemen as true patriots who paid the ultimate price in the line of duty. He emphasized that their bravery, dedication, and sacrifice would forever be remembered in the nation’s history. Among those honoured were Wing Commander Peter Baafemi Anala, Flight Lieutenant Manaen Twum Ampadu, and Flight Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah. Their new ranks were formally conferred by the Ghana Armed Forces...
“The Dead Are Not Dead” – Vice Pres. Pays Tribute To Fallen Comdrades and Compatriots
The Vice President, Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has delivered a moving tribute to fallen members of the Ghana Armed Forces and other public servants, emphasizing that their contributions to nation-building will never be forgotten. In her address, she praised their clarity of purpose and commitment to duty, noting that even brief conversations revealed their deep resolve to serve Ghana faithfully. She fondly remembered ongoing collaborations, including an outstanding meeting with the late Omane on the Armed Forces Council, where both pledged to streamline national agendas and work with urgency. “You had a positive reaction to working more closely with me....
“He Prioritized the Welfare and Mental Wellbeing of Our Troops” – CDS Pays Tribute to Late Defence Minister Dr. Omane Boamah
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) has paid a heartfelt tribute to the late Defence Minister, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, highlighting his remarkable contributions during his brief tenure. The remarks were made during the final funeral rites of the fallen soldiers in the recent helicopter crash, a solemn event held to honor the eight military personnel who lost their lives. According to the CDS, Dr. Omane Boamah’s time as Defence Minister was defined by transformational leadership, innovation, and a commitment to excellence that left a lasting mark on the Ghana Armed Forces. “He prioritized the welfare and mental wellbeing of...
Mrs Rita Omane Boamah Pays Emotional Tribute to Late Husband at State Funeral
Mrs Rita Omane Boamah, wife of the late Defence Minister, Dr Edward Kofi Omane Boamah, delivered a deeply emotional tribute to her husband during the final state funeral for the eight Ghanaians who perished in the August 6 military helicopter crash. In a tribute read on her behalf at the Black Star Square on Friday, August 15, Mrs Omane Boamah recalled a question her husband often asked, one she has never been able to answer: “Abena Rita, what will you do when I am not around?” “I never answered you, and till today I don’t have an answer,” she said....
Children of Late NDC Vice Chairman Samuel Sarpong Deliver Tearful Farewell at State Funeral
The children of the late National Democratic Congress (NDC) Vice Chairman, Samuel Sarpong, were overcome with emotion as they paid a moving tribute to their father during the interdenominational state funeral held on Friday, August 15. Sarpong, who died in the August 6 military helicopter crash in the Ashanti Region, is survived by five children, four boys and one girl. The tragic accident claimed the lives of eight people, including Defence Minister Dr. Edward Omane Boamah; Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation; former parliamentary candidate for Obuasi East, Samuel Aboagye; and Alhaji Limuna Muniru Mohammed,...
Ongoing State Funeral for Helicopter Crash Victims
The Black Star Square in Accra has become the center of attraction, where the state funeral for six of the victims of the August 6 helicopter crash is currently underway. The crash, which occurred en route to Obuasi for an official anti galamsey campaign, claimed the lives of eight prominent individuals, including top government and military officials. High profile mourners, including former President Nana Akufo-Addo, Ministers of state, Members of Parliament, military chiefs, and clergy, are in attendance. The families of the deceased, including the visibly distraught mother and children of Defence Minister, Dr. Edward Kofi Omane Boamah, sit close...