State funeral for helicopter crash victims to be held on August 15 – Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has announced that a state funeral will be held on Friday, August 15, at the Black Star Square in honour of the eight individuals who tragically lost their lives in the military helicopter crash on Wednesday, August 6, in the Adansi Akrofuom District of the Ashanti Region. The inter-denominational state funeral […]
NCA issues suspension notice to DStv, grants 30 days for response or remedial measures
The National Communications Authority (NCA) has formally notified Multichoice Ghana Limited of its intention to suspend the company’s authorisation to operate its Pay TV service in the country. The move, announced on Thursday, August 7, concerns Multichoice’s Subscription Management Service for its Satellite Television Broadcasting (Direct-to-Home Bouquet) and stems from growing concerns about the company’s […]
Gov’t holds wreath-laying ceremony in honour of helicopter crash victims
A solemn wreath-laying ceremony was held today, Thursday, August 7, at the Jubilee House, the seat of government, to honour the eight victims of the recent military helicopter crash that has plunged the nation into mourning. The ceremony, part of the official three-day national mourning period, took place at the Ceremonial Garden in front of […]
Helicopter Crash: Mahama appoints Ato Forson, Armah-Kofi Buah to act as Defence and Environment ministers
President John Dramani Mahama has directed the Minister of Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, to take on additional responsibility as Minister for Defence and Lands and Natural Resources Minister Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah is expected to act as Environment, Science and Technology Minister. This was announced in a press statement issued on Thursday, August 7, by […]
Helicopter Crash: a “grievous blow” to Ghana – Acting Chief Justice
The Acting Chief Justice, Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, has described the tragic military helicopter crash that claimed the lives of eight public servants as a “grievous blow” to the nation, mourning the loss of individuals who had dedicated their lives to serving Ghana. In a statement issued on Thursday, August 7, 2025, Justice Baffoe-Bonnie extended his deepest […]
Chief of Staff leads high-powered delegation to receive remains of Omane Boamah, Murtala Mohammed and 6 others
The Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, has led a high-powered delegation to receive the remains of eight victims, who tragically died in Wednesday’s military helicopter crash in the Ashanti Region. The mortal remains were transported from the crash site to Kumasi in an Air Force aircraft and delivered to the Air Force Base this evening. […]
Prez Mahama declares three days of national mourning over helicopter crash
President John Mahama has declared three days of national mourning beginning Thursday, August 7, in honour of the eight Ghanaians who lost their lives in a tragic military helicopter crash today. In a statement released by the Presidency, all official activities and engagements of the President for the remainder of the week have been suspended. […]
Parliament mourns loss of senior officials, MP in helicopter crash
Parliament has expressed deep sorrow over the deaths of senior state officials, including ministers and a Member of Parliament, who were killed in Wednesday’s military helicopter crash in the Adansi Akrofuom District of the Ashanti Region. In a statement, Speaker of Parliament Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin and the leadership of the House said they received […]
UN in Ghana mourns eight perished in military helicopter tragedy
The United Nations in Ghana has expressed deep sorrow following the tragic crash of a military Z-9 helicopter, which claimed the lives of several high-profile government officials. In a statement issued on Wednesday, August 6, the UN in Ghana extended heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims, the Government, and the people of Ghana, […]
Helicopter crash: Bodies transported from Brofoyedru Sikaman amid high security
All eight bodies from the Ghana Air Force helicopter crash are now being transported from the Dampia Range Forest Reserve near Brofoyedru Sikaman in the Adansi Asokwa Municipality of the Ashanti Region. There is a strong security presence at the community, with military and police units deployed to manage the retrieval operation and maintain order. […]
