Day: August 7, 2025

Adaklu waya: Mr. Jerry Yao Ameko, the Adaklu District Chief Executive and Dean of Volta Region Municipal and District Chief Executives, expressed condolences on behalf of his colleagues to the President, government, National Democratic Congress (NDC), and bereaved families following the tragic helicopter crash that claimed the lives of eight individuals. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Ameko extended heartfelt condolences to President John Dramani Mahama, the government, the NDC, the Ghana Armed Forces, and the bereaved families. The victims were aboard a Ghana Armed Forces helicopter en route to a national program in Obuasi when the incident occurred. Among

Accra: Rev. Dr. Lawson Kwaku Dzanku, Clerk of the General Assembly of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Ghana (EPCG), has declared the increasing drug abuse among the youth a national crisis that requires urgent attention. He emphasized the need for the church and society to collaborate with the government to address this growing issue. According to Ghana News Agency, Rev. Dr. Dzanku made these remarks in an interview in Ho, responding to concerns about the rising cases of drug abuse among the youth in Ghana. He warned that if a collaborative effort is not undertaken, the nation risks losing its future

Accra: The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) is mourning the loss of Defence Minister Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, alongside seven other government officials and military personnel, following a helicopter crash on August 6, 2025. According to Ghana News Agency, Naval Captain Veronica Adzo Arhin, Acting Director-General of the Public Relations Department of the GAF, expressed the profound impact of the tragedy on military personnel. She described the day as one of the most tragic in the history of the GAF, noting that the personnel were visibly shaken. Naval Captain Arhin highlighted the close-knit nature of the military, emphasizing the difficulty of

Upper denkyira: The deteriorating condition of roads leading to the Upper Denkyira East Municipality of the Central Region has become a major concern for residents, commuters, and local authorities. The roads are ridden with potholes, eroded culverts, dusty pavements, and uneven stretches, affecting economic activities, education, and healthcare delivery in the area. According to Ghana News Agency, some of the affected roads connecting the municipality include the Dunkwa-On-Offin to Ayanfuri-Kyekyewere and Dunkwa to Obuasi-Kumasi routes. They have become nearly impassable, especially during the rainy season. Commercial drivers complain about frequent vehicle breakdowns, increased fuel consumption, and prolonged travel time. “These

Sekondi: Mr Joseph Nelson, the Western Regional Minister, has announced that the region has been directly impacted by a tragic helicopter crash. The crash claimed the lives of five state officials and three crew members aboard the GAF Z9 aircraft. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr Nelson stated that the region was particularly affected as all three crew members who perished in the crash were stationed at the Takoradi Air Force Base. In an interview in Sekondi, Mr Nelson expressed the profound loss of gallant soldiers whose dedication and service will continue to inspire others. Mr Nelson remarked on the

Accra: Civil society organisation SEND Ghana has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic helicopter crash that claimed the lives of two ministers and other six officials on August 6, 2025. According to Ghana News Agency, in a statement, the organisation extended its heartfelt condolences to the Government of Ghana, the bereaved families, and all affected by what it described as a profound national loss. The victims included cabinet ministers, senior government officials, and members of the military, all of whom, it said, had served the country with distinction and dedication. ‘These individuals served their country with commitment and distinction, and

Accra: A helicopter crash that resulted in the death of eight prominent Ghanaians has underscored the existential threat illegal mining poses to the country’s development, according to the Central Regional Peace Council. The council emphasized that illegal mining, or ‘galamsey,’ severely undermines Ghana’s environmental health, social stability, and economic foundations. According to Ghana News Agency, the deceased included Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, Defence Minister, Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, Environment Minister, and Mr. Samuel Sarpong, First Vice Chairman of the National Democratic Congress. Others who perished in the crash are Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator Alhaji Muniru Mohammed, former parliamentary candidate