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Accra: The Chartered Institute of Marketing, Ghana (CIMG) is urging the media to exercise ethical judgement, sensitivity, and circumspection as Ghana mourns the death of eight helicopter crash victims. According to Ghana News Agency, the institute joins several other organisations such as the Ghana Psychological Association and the Psychiatric Association of Ghana, who have expressed concerns over the inappropriate circulation of visuals from the helicopter crash site. ‘Let us honour the memory of the departed by treating this tragedy with dignity and respect,’ CIMG said in a statement signed by its President, Mr. Michael Abbiw. The institute expressed its condolences

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

Accra: The Ghana Institute of Architects has conveyed its condolences to President John Dramani Mahama and the families of the victims involved in the tragic military helicopter crash on August 6. A statement from Mr. Daniel Kwadjo Teye, the Honorary Secretary of the Institute, expressed the deep sorrow felt by the Council and its members over the incident, which resulted in the loss of all eight individuals on board during a national assignment. The Institute emphasized the need to respect the memory of the deceased and the privacy of their families. According to Ghana News Agency, the eight public officials

Accra: The Ghana National Association of Certificated Counsellors (GNACC) has announced its plans to collaborate with government agencies and mental health professionals to provide grief counselling support for families, frontline responders, and communities affected by the recent military helicopter crash. According to Ghana News Agency, the tragic incident occurred on Wednesday, 6 August 2025, in the Adansi/Akrofuom District of the Ashanti Region, resulting in the loss of eight prominent individuals, including Dr Edward Kofi Omane Boamah, Minister of Defence, and Dr Alhaji Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, Minister of Environment, Science and Technology. The GNACC remains dedicated to promoting psychological well-being and

Accra: Alhaji Ahmed Ibrahim, the Chief of the Wangara Community in the Ashanti Region, has extended his deepest condolences to the Government of Ghana and the families of victims of the recent helicopter crash that claimed the lives of government officials and military officers. According to Ghana News Agency, Chief Alhaji Ahmed Ibrahim described the incident as a ‘great national tragedy’ and a painful loss not only to the bereaved families but to the entire nation. He emphasized that the victims died in the line of duty and should be remembered for their service, commitment, and sacrifice to the country.