• The government has declared three days of national mourning following a devastating helicopter crash on August 8, 2025
  • Among the victims were Defence Minister Dr. Edward Omane Boamah and Minister for Environment Dr Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed
  • The national mourning will begin with a memorial service at the Ceremonial Garden in front of the Jubilee House on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at 1:00 PM

The Ghanaian government has declared three days of national mourning in response to a devastating helicopter crash that occurred on Wednesday, August 8, 2025.

The tragic accident claimed the lives of eight prominent individuals, including Defence Minister Dr. Edward Omane Boamah and Minister for Environment, Science, Technology, and Innovation, Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed.

President John Mahama. Helicopter crash, national day of mourning
President John Mahama annoinces activities for the three days national day of mourning for victioms of the Obuasi helicopter crash.
Photo credit: John Dramani Mahama/Facebook.
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A statement issued on Thursday, August 7, by the Minister of State in charge of Government Communication, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, stated that the activities will commence with the laying of flowers and lighting of candles.

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This act of remembrance, according to the Minister, will take place at the Ceremonial Garden in front of the Jubilee House at 1:00 PM.

Below is the statement released by Mr. Kwakye, detailing the activities for the three days of national mourning.

Read Felix Kwakye Ofosu’s statement below:

Source: YEN.com.gh





Source: Yen.com.gh

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