President John Dramani Mahama has told Ghanaians to honour the departed persons in the helicopter crash not only with their tears, but with a renewed dedication to the ideals they lived for. President Mahama said the victims served Ghana with their last breath. “It is our sacred duty to continue that service to build the […]

Former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has paid a visit to President John Dramani Mahama at his residence in Accra to express his condolences to him, as the nation mourns the loss of some eight persons involved in the helicopter crash. Dr Bawumia visited President Mahama in the afternoon of Saturday, August 9. “I also […]

The black box in the helicopter that was involved in the accident should be sent back to the manufacturers of the helicopter for them to open and assess what caused the crash, a former Air Force officer, Wing Commander Patrick Nelson Sogbodjorm, has said. Alliteratively, he said that the manufacturers can be invited into Ghana […]

A former Air Force officer, Wing Commander Patrick Nelson Sogbodjorm, has said that although the black box in the helicopter that was involved in the accident has been found, it is not something that they can just open and get an answer. He stated that the box will have to be sent back to the […]

The President of the Ghana Academy of Forensic Sciences, Dr. Pet-Paul Wepeba, has raised concerns over the handling of the crash site in fatal military helicopter incident claiming the lives of two ministers and six others. Speaking on the matter, Dr. Wepeba said the crash scene was not properly secured, allowing local residents to remove […]

The Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah has said that it will take a long time to heal or recover from the shock following the tragic helicopter accident that claimed eight lives. He says that following the crash, several questions have been asked. “Perhaps it will take a long while to forget or heal these scars, […]

The tragic death of the eight persons in the helicopter crash has led to many questions being asked, the Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, has said. He says over the past three days, they have asked why them, why this way, and why now? Speaking during the vigil on Saturday, August 9, he said,”This time reminds […]

While some have speculated that poor weather may have contributed to the military helicopter crashing in the Ashanti Region, a former Air Force officer says the conditions were not bad enough to ground the flight. Wing Commander Patrick Nelson Sogbodjor explained that before any mission, pilots receive up-to-date weather information and must get clearance from […]

The Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, has said that the tragic death of the eight persons in the helicopter crash should remind Ghanaians of the spirit of oneness and togetherness. He says the death of eight persons has led to several questions being asked. “This time reminds us of the spirit of oneness, the spirit […]

Retired Wing Commander Patrick Nelson Sogbodjor, has said that the Ghana Air Forces (GAF) helicopter that crashed on August 6 was a Chinese-made Z-9 utility helicopter. According to him, the aircraft is a model with a long service history and multiple uses. “This aircraft was donated by the Chinese about two years ago. It is […]

Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Minister for Government Communications, has said the tragic death of the eight persons in the helicopter crash should inspire everyone to the ideals of service. He said these eight persons died in the line of duty, hence the need to remind all to serve the country. He added that their legacies should […]

The tragic death of the eight persons in the helicopter crash should galvanise everyone to work harder for Ghana, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Minister for Government Communications, has said. He added that their legacies should inspire all to serve. “Let us never forget the price they paid in the line of duty, and may their legacy […]

The Takoradi Airport, which usually witnesses warm embraces and kisses of farewell, became shrouded in wails of grief—cries understood only by the families and loved ones of the crew who lost their lives in the tragic helicopter crash off Adansi Akrofuom in the Ashanti Region—during a vigil held in their honour on Friday, August 8. […]

A former National Chairman for the largest opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), Paul Afoko, has called for GH¢1.00 contribution from every Ghanaian to purchase new aircrafts for the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF). Mr. Afoko said Ghana’s population of over thirty million can raise some amount to purchase at least two aircrafts for the state in […]

As darkness envelopes the forecourt of the State House in Accra with all those present in dark attire, the atmosphere is filled with sorrow. The occasion is an evening of reflections and memorial for the 8 victims of the helicopter crash on August 6. All who matter in Ghana’s governance are present. So are the […]

Two of the victims of the helicopter crash which occurred on August 6 at Adansi Akrofuom will be buried on Sunday, August 10, 2025. This is due to their Islamic religious faith which requires immediate burial after one’s demise. This is contained in a public announcement by the funeral planning committee. “The President of the […]

Government officials, families of the eight persons who died in the August 6 helicopter crash at Adansi Akrofuom have gathered at the forecourt of the State House for an evening of reflection and memorial in honour of the departed souls. The event is also being attended by leadership of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) as […]

Government officials, families of the eight persons who died in the August 6 helicopter crash at Adansi Akrofuom will gather at the forecourt of the State House for a vigil in honour of the departed souls. This was announced by President John Mahama on August 7 following the demise of the passengers and crew aboard […]

A nation is wounded in the heart when an unfathomable tragedy befalls. It is a moment when the vivacious drumbeat of life quietens, and citizens are collectively engulfed in sorrow. On Wednesday, August 6, 2025, our beloved country stood on the cliff of a woody mountain gazing into the shadow of death. A helicopter christened […]

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