Day: August 9, 2025

Accra: Flags are flying at half-mast at the Presidency and across the country, signifying a period of national grief and mourning. President John Dramani Mahama has declared a three-day national mourning for two Cabinet Ministers and six other public officials, who died in their line of duty on August 6, 2025, in a military helicopter crash at Adansi Akrofuom in Ashanti Region. According to Ghana News Agency, within the past three days, people from all walks of life have gathered at the Ceremonial Garden of the Presidency to lay flowers in honour of the departed eight gallant heroes or simply

Accra: The Parliamentary Select Committee on Defence and Interior has extended its deepest condolences to the families of the eight individuals who lost their lives in a military helicopter crash on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, in the Adansi Akrofuom District of the Ashanti Region. According to Ghana News Agency, a statement signed by Mr James Agalga, the Chairperson of the Committee, and copied to the agency in Accra on Saturday, described the tragedy as ‘a blow to the nation’s military leadership.’ It pledged solidarity with the bereaved families, the government, Parliament, the Ghana Armed Forces, and the people of Ghana.

Accra: A book of condolence has been opened at the Central Regional Coordinating Council (CRCC) to honour the eight victims of Wednesday’s tragic military helicopter crash that claimed their lives. It has been placed at the CRCC conference room where Mr Ekow Panyin Okyere Eduamoah, the Regional Minister, was the first to sign on Friday evening, followed by Prof Francisca Dora Edu-Buandoh, Ghana’s High Commissioner to Canada, as well as the Regional Security Council (REGSEC) members. According to Ghana News Agency, others who signed the condolence book included Mr Bless Kwame Darkey, Regional Coordinating Director, and Mr Kwesi Dawood Mensah,

Accra: The Volta Regional Coordinating Council (VRCC) and the Ho Municipal Assembly will hold a solemn vigil in memory of Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, former Minister of Defence, Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, former Minister for Environment, and six others, who perished in a tragic military helicopter crash. The vigil, scheduled for Sunday evening at the Nfojoh Park in Ho, will form part of a series of regional activities aimed at honouring the memory of the departed and offering spiritual support to their grieving families. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. James Gunu, Volta Regional Minister, has called on various religious

Accra: The Ghana Armed Forces Council convened an emergency meeting on Friday to address the military helicopter crash that occurred on August 6, 2025, in Sikaman, Adansi Akrofuom, Ashanti Region. This meeting was led by the Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, who focused on discussing the incident and other significant issues concerning the Armed Forces. According to Ghana News Agency, the Office of the Vice President released a statement expressing the Council’s support and solidarity with the victims’ families affected by the tragic crash. The meeting sought to analyze the circumstances surrounding the accident and to formulate a response

Accra: The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), in partnership with the Ghana Education Service (GES) and Ulster University in Northern Ireland, is developing a fire safety syllabus for basic schools. The Acting Chief Fire Officer, Daniella Mawusi Ntow Sapong, emphasized the significance of this initiative, aiming to educate children on fire safety, fostering a culture of safety awareness that extends from homes to communities. According to Ghana News Agency, the announcement was made during the Ghana National Fire Service’s National Safety Awards 2025, held at the GNFS Headquarters. At the event, various individuals and corporate bodies, including Mr. Mubarak Mohammed

Ohawu: The Hogbetsotso Za Central Planning Committee, acting on behalf of the Anlo Dukor (State) Council, has officially announced that the 2025 edition of the Hogbetsotso Festival will be launched at Ohawu in the Ketu North Municipality. They also announced that the Mini Durbar would be held at Adidome in the Central Tongu District, in the Volta Region. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Kenneth Kpedor, President of the Anlo Youth Council and in charge of the Festival Planning Committee, emphasized the importance of broad community participation in ensuring the success of this year’s celebration. The official launch is scheduled