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Kwabena Agyei Agyepong Mourns Victims of GAF Helicopter Crash, Extends Condolences to Bereaved Families
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Kwabena Agyei Agyepong Mourns Victims of GAF Helicopter Crash, Extends Condolences to Bereaved Families

Renowned engineer and former NPP General Secretary, Ing. Kwabena Agyei Agyepong, has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) helicopter crash that claimed the lives of eight individuals in the Ashanti Region. In a heartfelt statement released on Wednesday, Agyepong described the incident as a “devastating blow to our nation,” mourning the loss of courageous men—public servants and military personnel—who, he said, dedicated their lives to Ghana’s peace and stability. “This is a moment of profound national grief,” Agyepong said. “We have lost courageous men; public servants and soldiers who dedicated their lives to the country’s peace and stability.” Offering his condolences on behalf of himself, his family, and his campaign team, the former Press Secretary to...
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Minority Leader Mourns Victims of Military Helicopter Crash, Pays Tribute to National Heroes
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Minority Leader Mourns Victims of Military Helicopter Crash, Pays Tribute to National Heroes

In a solemn and emotional statement, the Minority in Parliament has expressed deep sorrow following the tragic military helicopter crash that claimed the lives of eight distinguished Ghanaians, including two Cabinet Ministers and key public officials. Minority Leader, Hon. Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, led the outpouring of grief in a statement issued shortly after Chief of Staff Julius Debrah formally announced the incident to the nation. The crash, which occurred earlier today, has plunged Ghana into mourning. Among the deceased are Defence Minister Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, Environment Minister Dr. Alhaji Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator Muniru Mohammed, NDC National First Vice Chairman Samuel Sarpong, former NDC Parliamentary Candidate Samue...
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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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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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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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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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