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President Mahama Appoints Acting Ministers for Defence and Environment Portfolios Following Tragic Loss
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President Mahama Appoints Acting Ministers for Defence and Environment Portfolios Following Tragic Loss

President John Dramani Mahama has appointed two senior government officials to assume additional ministerial responsibilities following the tragic helicopter crash that claimed the lives of Ghana’s Minister for Defence and Minister for Environment, Science, and Technology. In a statement issued by Felix Kwakye Ofosu, MP and Spokesperson to the President and Minister for Government Communications, it was announced that: Hon. Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, current Minister for Finance, will assume additional responsibilities as Acting Minister for Defence. Hon. Emmanuel Kofi Armah Buah, Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, will now also serve as Acting Minister for Environment, Science, and Technology. The appointments come in the wake of the tragic helicopter crash on August 6, ...
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British High Commission Extends Condolences to Ghana Over Tragic Helicopter Crash
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British High Commission Extends Condolences to Ghana Over Tragic Helicopter Crash

The British High Commission in Ghana has extended its deep condolences to President John Dramani Mahama, the Government, and the people of Ghana following the tragic military helicopter crash that claimed the lives of eight Ghanaians, including two Cabinet Ministers. In a solemn message shared on Wednesday, the Commission described the day as a “tragic and sad” one for the nation, offering heartfelt sympathies to all those affected. “The British High Commission expresses deep condolences to His Excellency President John Dramani Mahama @GhanaPresidency and the people of Ghana on this tragic and sad day.” The message further acknowledged the grief of the bereaved families and the wider national sorrow engulfing the country. “Our thoughts are with the families and friends of those...
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Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference Mourns Victims of Asikaman Helicopter Crash
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Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference Mourns Victims of Asikaman Helicopter Crash

The Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference has expressed deep sorrow and solidarity following the tragic helicopter crash at Asikaman near Akrofuom, which claimed the lives of eight prominent Ghanaians, including key government officials and military personnel. In a solemn statement released during their August Plenary Assembly at the National Catholic Secretariat in Accra, the Conference paid tribute to the victims, describing them as “men of proven dedication” who served Ghana with integrity, commitment, and honour. The victims of the fatal crash include: Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, Minister for Defence Alhaji Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation Alhaji Muniru Mohammed, Senior Presidential Advisor Dr. Samuel Sarpong, Gover...
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Dr. Bawumia Mourns Victims of Helicopter Crash, Extends Condolences to President Mahama and Nation
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Dr. Bawumia Mourns Victims of Helicopter Crash, Extends Condolences to President Mahama and Nation

Former Vice President and New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has expressed profound sorrow over the tragic military helicopter crash that claimed the lives of two Cabinet Ministers and six others earlier today. In a message of condolence sent to President John Dramani Mahama, Dr. Bawumia described the incident as “heart-wrenching” and a devastating loss for the entire nation. “The fallen men paid the ultimate price in the service of our motherland, leaving a shocked nation in pain,” he said in his statement. The crash, which has sent ripples of grief across Ghana, claimed the lives of Defence Minister Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, Environment Minister Dr. Alhaji Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, and six other individuals, including high-ranking public officials and mem...
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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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Environment minister explores fair pricing for e-waste 
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Environment minister explores fair pricing for e-waste 

Dr Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed (2nd from right), Minister of Environment, Science and Technology, in an interview with the media. INSET: Some ongoing scrap activities at the Agbogbloshie scrapyard  Low pricing of cables and other useful materials recovered from electronic waste (e-waste) accounts for the failure of scrap metal dealers to send their items to the e-waste management satellite handover centre at Agbogbloshie in Accra for payment. Although the centre was set up in 2020 with an incentive payment system by German Development Cooperation (GIZ) and the Ministry of Environment, Science and Technology (MEST) to promote the sound management of e-waste, the scrap dealers have deserted it because of low pricing compared to world prices. Consequently, some of the scrap dealers...
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