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, 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....

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,...

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...

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has paid glowing tribute to the late Defence Minister, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, describing him as “utterly fearless” and far more than just a political strategist, acknowledging his significant contributions to both the party and the nation. Delivering the tribute on behalf of the NDC at the interdenominational state funeral on Friday, August 15, General Secretary, Fifi Fiavi Kwetey praised Dr. Boamah’s dedication and service. Dr. Boamah was among eight people who lost their lives in the August 6 military helicopter crash in the Ashanti Region. Others killed in the crash included Dr. Ibrahim Murtala...

The Acting Chief Justice of the Republic, His Lordship Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, on Thursday signed the Book of Condolence opened in Parliament in memory of the eight distinguished Ghanaians who tragically lost their lives in the recent helicopter crash. The solemn ceremony, held within the precincts of Parliament House, drew dignitaries and officials from various arms of government, all united in grief and reflection over the national tragedy. Following the signing, His Lordship Justice Baffoe-Bonnie paid a courtesy call on the Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin. The two leaders engaged in a heartfelt conversation, reflecting on...

The Ghana Police Service has issued a notice of temporary road shutdowns and traffic redirection in Accra on Friday, August 15, to facilitate public safety and efficient traffic flow during the inter-denominational and inter-faith state funeral for victims of the August 6 helicopter tragedy. The announcement was made in a statement signed by Assistant Commissioner of Police Grace Ansah-Akrofi on Thursday, August 14. According to the statement, the following roads near the funeral venue will be inaccessible to vehicles: 28th February Road: Stretch from CEPS Traffic Light Intersection to Castle Road Junction Osu Cemetery Traffic Light along Lokko Street Castle...

At a press briefing held on Thursday, August 14, Deputy Chief of Staff Stan Dogbe announced that the funeral ceremony for the victims of the August 6 helicopter crash will be conducted in three phases. The programme will begin with scriptural readings from the Bible and Qur’an, proceed to the official memorial service, and conclude with the burial. The pre-burial activities are scheduled to begin at 7:30 a.m. and wrap up by 9:00 a.m. Vice President is expected to arrive at 8:50 a.m., followed by President John Dramani Mahama at 9:00 a.m., who will officially commence the state service. The...

His Eminence Cardinal Peter Kodwo Appiah Turkson, Chancellor of the Pontifical Academy of Sciences and Social Sciences at the Vatican, has called on religious leaders and prophets to seek divine guidance and offer prayers before disclosing any prophecy especially those foretelling calamity. His remarks follow a directive from Elvis Afriyie Ankrah, Presidential Envoy for the Office of Interfaith and Ecumenical Relations, mandating that any spiritual revelations concerning prominent political figures, governance, national security, or public order be submitted promptly for official review. The directive, announced on Sunday, August 10, comes in the wake of widespread social media circulation of videos...