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Moroccan Embassy in Accra Mourns Ghanaian Officials Killed in Tragic Helicopter Crash
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Moroccan Embassy in Accra Mourns Ghanaian Officials Killed in Tragic Helicopter Crash

The Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco in Accra has extended its deepest condolences to President John Dramani Mahama, the Government, and the people of Ghana following the tragic helicopter crash that claimed the lives of several top state officials earlier today. In an official statement issued from its mission in Accra, the Moroccan Embassy expressed heartfelt sympathy over the loss of Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, Minister for Defence; Hon. Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation; and Hon. Alhaji Muniru Mohammed, Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator. The officials were reportedly en route to Obuasi on a national assignment when their military helicopter went down under circumstances currently under investigation. The crash also clai...
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Vice President Leads Delegation to Console Families of Helicopter Crash Victims
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Vice President Leads Delegation to Console Families of Helicopter Crash Victims

In the wake of the tragic military helicopter crash that claimed the lives of eight prominent Ghanaians earlier today, Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has led a high-level government delegation to officially inform and console the bereaved families. Accompanied by senior government officials, national executives of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), and representatives of the Military High Command, the Vice President personally visited the homes of Alhaji Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, Minister for Environment, Science and Technology, and Alhaji Muniru Lumuna, Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator, both of whom perished in the crash. In a show of solidarity and empathy, Chief of Staff Julius Debrah and NDC National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketia led a separate team...
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TSATSU TSIKATA CANCELS 50-YEAR LEGAL PRACTICE CELEBRATION FOLLOWING TRAGIC HELICOPTER CRASH
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TSATSU TSIKATA CANCELS 50-YEAR LEGAL PRACTICE CELEBRATION FOLLOWING TRAGIC HELICOPTER CRASH

Renowned Ghanaian legal luminary, Tsatsu Tsikata, has announced the cancellation of a planned three-day event to commemorate his 50 years in legal practice, following the tragic helicopter crash that claimed the lives of two Ministers of State and six others. In a media release issued on Tuesday, Mr. Tsikata expressed deep sorrow over the loss, describing the incident as heartbreaking. The statement, issued under the letterhead of Fugar and Company, the firm with which he is affiliated, noted that the entire legal community and the nation are “overwhelmed with grief.” “Following the tragic news of a helicopter crash that has sadly taken the lives of the two Ministers of State and six others, the three-day event to celebrate fifty years of my legal practice is cancelled,” the statemen...
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BLACK WEDNESDAY: Nana Kwame Bediako Mourns Victims of Tragic Plane Crash in Heartfelt Statement
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BLACK WEDNESDAY: Nana Kwame Bediako Mourns Victims of Tragic Plane Crash in Heartfelt Statement

Ghana has been plunged into mourning following a devastating plane crash that claimed the lives of several high-ranking government officials, prompting an outpouring of grief and tributes from across the nation. Among those offering solemn words of comfort and reflection is Nana Kwame Bediako, Flagbearer of The New Force and former presidential candidate, who has issued a powerful condolence statement addressing the tragedy. In what he described as a “Black Wednesday in the heart of Ghana,” Nana Kwame expressed deep sorrow over the loss, calling it a national tragedy that transcends political affiliations. “Ghana has lost more than lives; we have lost leaders, servants, and patriots,” he wrote, mourning the deaths of the Minister of Defence, Chairman of the NDC, Minister of Environme...
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Omane Boamah, Murturla Mohammed Among Eight Killed in Military Helicopter Crash
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Omane Boamah, Murturla Mohammed Among Eight Killed in Military Helicopter Crash

A tragic air disaster has claimed the lives of all eight individuals aboard a Ghana Air Force helicopter that crashed in the Adansi area on Wednesday morning, officials have confirmed. The Z9 utility helicopter, which departed from Accra at 9:12 a.m. en route to Obuasi, lost radar contact shortly after takeoff. After hours of intensive search efforts, the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) announced the aircraft had gone down, with no survivors found. At a 2:30 p.m. press briefing from the Jubilee House, Chief of Staff Julius Debrah confirmed the identities of the victims, which include several high-profile figures: Dr Edward Omane Boamah, Minister of Defence Alhaji Dr Ibrahim Murturla Mohammed, Minister of Environment, Science and Technology Alhaji Muniru Mohammed, Acting Deputy Nat...
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Ghana Armed Forces Helicopter Z9 Crashes Near Adansi Akrofuom, All Onboard Feared Dead
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Ghana Armed Forces Helicopter Z9 Crashes Near Adansi Akrofuom, All Onboard Feared Dead

Tragedy struck Ghana on Wednesday morning as a Ghana Armed Forces helicopter, designated Z9, crashed near Sikaman in the Adansi Akrofuom area of the Ashanti Region. All eight individuals on board — including high-ranking government officials and military personnel — are feared dead. According to an official statement from the Ghana Armed Forces, the helicopter took off from Accra at 09:12 AM en route to Obuasi. The ill-fated aircraft went down mid-morning in the forested area surrounding Sikaman. Victims of the Crash The crew of the aircraft has been identified as: Squadron Leader Peter Baafemi Anala Flying Officer Manaen Twum Ampadu Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah The passengers included several prominent public figures: Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, Minister for Defence...
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Helicopter Crash Ghana : Ghana Air Force helicopter crashes near Obuasi; 4 burnt beyond recognition
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Helicopter Crash Ghana : Ghana Air Force helicopter crashes near Obuasi; 4 burnt beyond recognition

A Ghana Air Force Z9 helicopter carrying eight people has crashed and burst into flames shortly after takeoff from Accra this morning. Graphic Online has obtained a video footage showing the wreckage engulfed in fire with charred bodies visible at the scene. At least four bodies are burnt beyond recognition. The aircraft departed the capital at 0912 hours en route to Obuasi but lost radar contact and subsequently crashed. T The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) confirmed the incident in a statement, saying: "All efforts are being made to establish contact" before the wreckage was located. The statement was signed by Captain Veronica Adzo Arhin, Acting Director General of Public Relations. On board were three crew members and five passengers, whose identities and the purpose of the fligh...
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Military Helicopter crashes in Ashanti Region
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Military Helicopter crashes in Ashanti Region

A military helicopter has reportedly crashed in the Adansi Akrofuom District of the Ashanti Region, with initial reports indicating that some passengers on board have been burnt to death The incident occurred on Wednesday, August 6, but details remain scant as emergency response teams race to the scene. Authorities have yet to confirm the cause of the crash or release a full list of those on board. In a brief statement, the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) stated that a helicopter, identified as a Z-9, has reportedly gone off the radar after taking off on the morning of Wednesday, August 6, 2025. The aircraft was headed to Obuasi when contact was lost. The Ghana Armed Forces confirmed that efforts are underway to trace the missing helicopter and re-establish communication. According...
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President Mahama Orders National Mourning as Helicopter Crash Claims Lives of Top Government Officials
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President Mahama Orders National Mourning as Helicopter Crash Claims Lives of Top Government Officials

President John Dramani Mahama has declared that national flags be flown at half-mast in honour of the high-ranking state officials and military personnel who tragically lost their lives in a helicopter crash earlier today. The announcement was made during an emergency press briefing at the Jubilee House, where Chief of Staff Julius Debrah confirmed that several senior government officials, including the Minister for Defence, Dr. Edward Kofi Omane Boamah, and Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, Alhaji Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, were among the victims of the fatal incident. Also on board was Dr. Samuel Sarpong, former Ashanti Regional Minister and Vice Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), who also perished in the crash. Other notable victims ...
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Fiifi Boafo Calls For Holistic Education
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Fiifi Boafo Calls For Holistic Education

Fiifi Boafo Fiifi Boafo, a former Public Relations Officer of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), has stressed the need for holistic education of Ghanaian children. He said the education of the Ghanaian child should not only focus on the passing of examinations, but one that awakens curiosity, foster resilience, and promote values that bind the people as a society. He also called for an investment in educational institutions to help create an ecosystem that nurtures talent and encourages young minds to dream big. This, he said, would also create opportunities for children to explore, particularly in co-curricular and practical activities. Fiifi Boafo said this at the fifth graduation and prize giving day of Starhill International School in Tarkwa, Western Region. Mr. Boafo, ...
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