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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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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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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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