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Accra: The Chamber of Cement Manufacturers, Ghana (COCMAG) has expressed sorrow over the military helicopter crash that claimed the lives of eight distinguished Ghanaians, including two ministers of state. It extends heartfelt condolences to President John Dramani Mahama, the Government, and the people of Ghana. According to Ghana News Agency, the tragic incident occurred on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, in the Adansi Akrofuom District of the Ashanti Region when a Ghana Air Force Z-9 helicopter went down, plunging the country into mourning. The victims included Hon. Dr. Edward Kofi Omane Boamah, Minister for Defence; Hon. Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, Minister

Accra: The Volta Regional Coordinating Council (VRCC) and the Ho Municipal Assembly organized a solemn vigil at Nfojoh Park in Ho to honor eight distinguished Ghanaians who lost their lives in a recent helicopter crash. According to Ghana News Agency, the helicopter crash claimed the lives of all eight individuals on board, including Dr. Edward Kofi Omane Boamah, former Minister of Defence, and Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, former Minister for Environment, Science and Technology. The candlelight ceremony was part of nationwide memorial activities to honor the memory of the deceased and to provide spiritual support to their bereaved families. The

Accra: The OneGhana Movement expressed its sorrow over the helicopter crash on Wednesday that resulted in the deaths of eight Ghanaians, including two Cabinet Ministers, Dr. Omane Boamah, Minister of Defence, and Dr. Alhaji Murtala Mohammed, Environment Minister. According to Ghana News Agency, the civic movement released a statement expressing condolences to the bereaved families, colleagues, and the entire nation of Ghana. The movement described the incident as a significant loss to Ghana’s leadership and public service. The movement paid tribute to the ministers and other victims aboard the helicopter, acknowledging their dedication to national development and their involvement in

Accra: Mr Tong Defa, the Chinese Ambassador to Ghana, has called on Ghanaians to remain united and pursue their own path to modernisation and national development. He stressed that Ghana should avoid copying the models of other countries and instead develop a long-term, homegrown national development plan reflecting its unique circumstances, resources, and cultural strengths. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr Tong made these remarks while addressing selected journalists participating in a 12-week training programme on Reshaping Reportage about Africa-China Relations, focusing on the relationship between Ghana and China. The programme, the first of its kind, is organised by the

Western north: The Western North Regional chapter of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Teachers’ Forum has joined the rest of the nation to mourn the tragic helicopter crash that claimed the lives of eight prominent individuals in their line of duty. According to Ghana News Agency, a statement signed by Mr. Samuel Abubakar Djibo, the President of the Forum and Headmaster of Sefwi Bekwai Senior High School, expressed that these individuals were dedicated to serving with vision, discipline, and commitment to Ghana’s development and security. The statement extended sympathies to their families, colleagues, and loved ones, offering prayers for comfort

Accra: The Executive Committee of the National Council of Zongo Chiefs has extended its heartfelt condolences to the government, the people of Ghana, and especially the bereaved families of the eight persons who perished in a tragic helicopter crash on Wednesday. According to Ghana News Agency, in a release issued on Friday in Accra, the Council described the deceased as ‘gallant Ghanaian souls who died on a national assignment,’ noting that their service and sacrifice should be honoured and remembered by all. Citing the Holy Quran to bring comfort and spiritual reflection, the statement referenced Surah Al-A’raf (7:34), which reads,

Accra: Professor Baffour Agyeman-Duah, a former United Nations Senior Governance Advisor, has urged Ghanaians to honour the eight victims of last week’s helicopter crash by committing to a renewed and uncompromising fight against illegal mining, popularly known as ‘galamsey.’ According to Ghana News Agency, Prof. Agyeman-Duah, speaking in an interview at the Evening of Reflection and Memorial in Honour of the Eight Departed State Officials, said the incident should reawaken national resolve to eliminate galamsey, which he described as the biggest threat to Ghana’s sustainability. The memorial, attended by government officials, security service representatives, traditional leaders, political figures, and members