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DONATIONS UPDATE: Over GHS 8.6 Million and US$20,000 Raised for Children of August 6 Tragedy Victims
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DONATIONS UPDATE: Over GHS 8.6 Million and US$20,000 Raised for Children of August 6 Tragedy Victims

The Children’s Support Fund, established to provide long-term care and welfare for the children of victims of the August 6, 2025 helicopter crash, has received significant financial contributions from institutions and individuals across the country. Between 23 September and 12 October 2025, a total of GHS 8,600,905.00 and US$20,000.00 has been donated to the Fund, reflecting the nation’s enduring spirit of compassion and solidarity in the face of tragedy. Among the latest contributors are: Ghana Civil Aviation Authority Kow Eduakwa Sam BOST Energies Bui Power Authority Energy Commission Ghana Cylinder Manufacturing Co. Ltd. Israel Quarme Arye Timothy Addai Adivilah Balagkutu Agencies of the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources Augustus Obuadum Tanoh ...
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Z-9 Helicopter Crash Probe Officially Begins
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Z-9 Helicopter Crash Probe Officially Begins

The Ministry of Defence has announced that the official Investigation Board set up to look into the recent crash of a Z-9 military helicopter has formally begun its work. The Board, chaired by the National Security Coordinator, comprises representatives from the Ghana Air Force and the Aircraft Accident and Incident Investigation and Prevention Bureau of the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA). In addition, the United States of America is supporting the process by providing technical advice through visiting investigators from the U.S. Air Force. The Board also has the mandate to invite other relevant experts and institutions, both local and international, to assist with the inquiry. It will be recalled that following the tragic crash on August 6, 2025, a preliminary investigatio...
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GREDA sympathises with Presidency, affected families of military helicopter crash
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GREDA sympathises with Presidency, affected families of military helicopter crash

The Ghana Real Estate Developers' Association (GREDA) has extended its sympathy to the Presidency, affected families and  Ghanaians over Wednesday’s helicopter crash at Adansi Sikaman in the Ashanti Region, in which eight public servants perished. GREDA, in a statement signed by James Condua Orleans-Lindsay, the President, extended its condolences to President John Dramani Mahama, the Government, families of the victims and the entire nation for the tragic loss loss. “May the souls of these eight national heroes rest in peace,” it said. The helicopter crash on occurred Wednesday morning, August 6, which killed eight persons including Dr Edward Omane Boamah, Minister of Defence, Dr. Murtala Muhammed, Minister of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, and Alhaji Muniru Moh...
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GYEM Mourns Late Environment Minister and Victims of August 6 Helicopter Crash
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GYEM Mourns Late Environment Minister and Victims of August 6 Helicopter Crash

The Ghana Youth Environmental Movement (GYEM) has joined the nation in mourning the tragic loss of eight lives, including Honourable Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, Minister for Environment, Science and Technology, who died in a helicopter crash on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. In a statement, GYEM expressed its deepest condolences to the families, friends, and colleagues of all the victims, describing Dr. Murtala Muhammed as a passionate advocate for environmental sustainability whose commitment was evident despite his brief tenure at the ministry. “His passion for environmental sustainability will leave an indelible legacy that will inspire collective action toward a greener, safer, and more sustainable future,” the group said. GYEM recalled its last engagement with the late minister...
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Amaarae Reacts to Tragic Helicopter Crash in Ghana, Sends Condolences While En Route to Sweden for W.O.W Fest
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Amaarae Reacts to Tragic Helicopter Crash in Ghana, Sends Condolences While En Route to Sweden for W.O.W Fest

Award-winning Ghanaian-American artist Amaarae has expressed her sorrow and heartfelt condolences following the tragic helicopter crash that claimed the lives of several high-profile Ghanaian government officials on the morning of Wednesday, August 6, 2025. In a statement posted while en route to Sweden for the highly anticipated W.O.W (Women of the World) Festival, the “Sad Girlz Luv Money” hitmaker shared her grief over the loss of Defence Minister Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, Minister for Environment, Science and Innovation Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, and six other government officials and crew members who perished in the crash. “Otw to Sweden for W.O.W fest and I’m just finding out about the news of what happened in Ghana… My condolences go out to the families of Defense Minister D...
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Italian Embassy and President Sergio Mattarella Mourn Victims of Ghana Helicopter Crash
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Italian Embassy and President Sergio Mattarella Mourn Victims of Ghana Helicopter Crash

The Italian Embassy in Ghana has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic helicopter crash that claimed the lives of eight individuals, including two senior Cabinet Ministers, on Wednesday morning. In an official statement, the Embassy conveyed sincere and heartfelt condolences to the Government and people of Ghana, describing the incident as a devastating national tragedy. “The Italian Embassy expresses sincere and deep condolences for the victims of the tragic crash occurred this morning,” the statement read. Message from President Sergio Mattarella In a further show of solidarity, the President of the Italian Republic, H.E. Sergio Mattarella, has personally sent his condolences to President John Dramani Mahama following the heartbreaking news. The message reflects the close ...
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ECOWAS Mourns Ghana’s Loss in Helicopter Crash, Sends Message of Condolence
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ECOWAS Mourns Ghana’s Loss in Helicopter Crash, Sends Message of Condolence

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has expressed deep sorrow following the tragic helicopter crash in Ghana that claimed the lives of several high-ranking government officials, including the Minister for Defence, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, and the Minister of Environment, Science and Technology, Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed. In an official statement issued from its headquarters in Abuja, ECOWAS described the news as a “huge loss” and conveyed its heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families, the Government, and the people of Ghana. The President of the ECOWAS Commission, H.E. Dr. Omar Alieu Touray, who signed the statement, extended sympathies on behalf of the entire ECOWAS staff and leadership. He stated: “Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this moment o...
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President Mahama Suspends All Activities Following Helicopter Tragedy; Declares Three Days of National Mourning
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President Mahama Suspends All Activities Following Helicopter Tragedy; Declares Three Days of National Mourning

President John Dramani Mahama has suspended all official activities and engagements for the remainder of the week in response to the tragic helicopter crash that claimed the lives of eight individuals, including key government officials. In a statement issued by the Presidency, it was announced that the nation will observe three days of national mourning, commencing Thursday, August 7, 2025. As part of the mourning period, the government has directed that all national flags be flown at half-mast until further notice. The crash, described as a national tragedy, has plunged the country into a state of shock and sorrow, with tributes pouring in from across the globe in honour of the departed. Speaking on behalf of the President, Hon. Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Member of Parliament and Spoke...
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Former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo Mourns Victims of Helicopter Crash, Extends Condolences to President Mahama and NDC
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Former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo Mourns Victims of Helicopter Crash, Extends Condolences to President Mahama and NDC

Former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has joined the rest of the nation in mourning the devastating loss of eight distinguished Ghanaians in a tragic military helicopter crash in the Adansi area of the Ashanti Region. In a solemn statement released following the official announcement by Chief of Staff Julius Debrah, the former President described the incident as a national tragedy that has left the entire country “profoundly shocked and saddened.” The crash claimed the lives of: Hon. Dr. Edward Kofi Omane Boamah – Minister for Defence Hon. Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed – Minister for Environment and Science & Member of Parliament for Tamale Central Alhaji Limuna Muniru Mohammed – Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator Dr. Samuel Sarpong – National Vice Cha...
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Bodies of Ghana Armed Forces Helicopter Crash Victims Brought to Accra
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Bodies of Ghana Armed Forces Helicopter Crash Victims Brought to Accra

The Ghana Armed Forces has confirmed that the bodies of the eight victims of the tragic Z-9 military helicopter crash have been successfully transported to Accra today, Wednesday, August 6, 2025. The remains were flown aboard a Ghana Air Force CASA aircraft and received with solemn ceremony at the Air Force Base in Accra by a high-powered delegation led by the Chief of Staff at the Presidency, Hon. Julius Debrah, members of the Military High Command, and other government officials, family members, and well-wishers. The deceased include Defence Minister Dr. Edward Kofi Omane Boamah, Minister for Environment, Science and Technology Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, and six other military and government personnel who were on board the Z-9 helicopter that crashed near Sikaman, close to Adans...
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