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 by Acting Director General of Public Relations, Captain V.A. Arhin, the GAF expressed deep concern over the increasing circulation of speculative and unverified information about the tragic incident. It cautioned that such unfounded reports risk misleading the public and inflicting further pain on the bereaved...
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 an Evening of Reflection and Memorial at the forecourt of the State House on Saturday, August 9, beginning at 5 p.m. “These fallen heroes gave their lives in service to the nation. We must honor their legacy with the dignity and respect they deserve,” the...
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 board perishing in flames. The incident has since sent shockwaves across the country, prompting widespread mourning and calls for clarity on the circumstances surrounding the tragedy. The President’s address, expected to be broadcast live at 8:00 PM, is expected to offer official condolences to the...
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 company’s pricing strategy. In a statement released in Accra, the NCA referenced Section 13 of the Electronic Communications Act, 2008 (Act 775), as the legal foundation for its proposed action. According to the Authority, Multichoice Ghana’s current pricing approach is “considered harmful to the public...
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 Defence and the Minister for Environment, Science and Technology. The nation mourns the loss of two dedicated public servants whose contributions to national development were widely respected. In a press release issued on Thursday, August 7, the Office of the President announced that the Minister...
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 Murtala Mohammed, Member of Parliament for Tamale Central and Minister for Environment and Science; Alhaji Limuna Muniru Mohammed, Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator; Dr. Samuel Sarpong, National Vice Chairman of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC); Mr. Samuel Aboagye, former NDC Parliamentary Candidate for Obuasi...
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, describing the incident as “heart-wrenching” and a painful moment for the nation. “The fallen men paid the ultimate price in the service of our motherland, leaving a shocked nation in pain,” he wrote. Dr. Bawumia noted that he personally knew most of the deceased and...
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 ones of those who perished in the crash, which occurred in the Adansi Akrofuom District of the Ashanti Region. “It is with deeply broken heart and profound sorrow that we, the Majority Caucus in Parliament, extend our deepest condolences to the families, colleagues and loved...
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 Innovation, Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed. In a statement issued from Addis Ababa, the AU Chairperson extended his heartfelt condolences to President John Dramani Mahama, the Government and people of Ghana, as well as the bereaved families of the victims. He also offered words of comfort...
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 bereaved families but also to the entire nation. The victims were said to be individuals who had dedicated themselves to the service and development of the country. “Their passing is not only a devastating blow to their families but also a profound loss to the...