The Government of Ghana has officially announced a programme of activities for a three-day national mourning period to honour the lives lost in the tragic helicopter crash that claimed the lives of several high-ranking state officials, including the Minister for Defence, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, and the Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed.
In a statement issued by the Spokesperson to the President and Minister for Government Communications, Hon. Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the government declared that the national mourning will commence on Thursday, August 7, and conclude on Saturday, August 9, 2025.
The mourning period, according to the statement, is intended to provide a time for “national reflection and remembrance,” as the country grieves the profound loss.
The programme of activities is as follows:
- Thursday, August 7, 2025: A public laying of flowers and lighting of candles will take place at the Ceremonial Garden in front of the Presidency, beginning at 1:00 PM. Members of the public, as well as the families and friends of the deceased, are invited to participate in this symbolic act of national mourning.
- Friday, August 8, 2025: The laying of flowers and lighting of candles will continue, offering more citizens the opportunity to pay their respects.
- Saturday, August 9, 2025: The mourning period will conclude with an “Evening of Reflections and Memorials” at the Forecourt of the State House starting at 5:00 PM. The event is expected to bring together Ghanaians from all walks of life to honour the legacies of the fallen officials.
“These three days offer our nation a vital opportunity to collectively mourn and reflect on the profound loss we have experienced,” the statement emphasized, urging citizens to observe the period with “dignity and respect.”
The government added that further details concerning the State Funeral and other related arrangements will be communicated in due course through official government channels.
The announcement comes amid a wave of national grief, with tributes pouring in from across the political spectrum, diplomatic missions, civil society, and the general public.
The Government of Ghana has officially announced a programme of activities for a three-day national mourning period to honour the lives lost in the tragic helicopter crash that claimed the lives of several high-ranking state officials, including the Minister for Defence, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, and the Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed.
In a statement issued by the Spokesperson to the President and Minister for Government Communications, Hon. Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the government declared that the national mourning will commence on Thursday, August 7, and conclude on Saturday, August 9, 2025.
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