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Accra: The Christian Council of Ghana (CCG) has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic helicopter crash at Sikaman near Akrofuom in the Ashanti Region, which claimed the lives of eight prominent individuals, describing the incident as a ‘Black Wednesday’ in the nation’s history. The deceased include Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, Defence Minister, Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, Environment Minister, and Mr. Samuel Sarpong, First Vice Chairman of the National Democratic Congress. The others are Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator, Alhaji Muniru Mohammed, former parliamentary candidate, Mr. Samuel Aboagye, Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala, Flying Officer Twum-Ampadu, and Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah.

Accra: Okpewuokpe Togbui Dagadu IX Paramount Chief of Akpini State in the Kpando Municipality of the Volta Region, has joined mourners to extend condolences to the government, families, and friends on the passing of eight persons in the August 6, Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) helicopter crash. The victims were Dr Edward Kofi Omane Boamah, Defence Minister, Dr Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, Minister of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, Alhaji Mohammed Muniru Limuna, Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator and former Minister for Food and Agriculture, and Dr Samuel Sarpong, the Vice Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and a former Ashanti

Accra: The Parliamentary Press Corps (PPC) has expressed deep shock and sorrow over the tragic helicopter crash that claimed the lives of eight Ghanaians, including Dr. Alhaji Murtala Mohammed, the National Democratic Congress Member of Parliament for Tamale Central. According to Ghana News Agency, a statement signed by Mr. Simon Agianab, Dean of the PPC, and issued in Accra described the loss as ‘deeply personal’ due to the Corps’ close association with the victims while covering parliamentary proceedings. It remembered Dr. Alhaji Murtala Mohammed, also the Environment, Science, Technology, and Innovation Minister, for his ‘insightful contributions during debates as a

Accra: The Volta Regional House of Chiefs has issued a statement expressing deep sorrow following the recent helicopter crash at Adansi Akrofuom in the Ashanti Region. The tragic incident resulted in the loss of eight lives, including that of the Minister for Defence, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah. According to Ghana News Agency, the statement was signed by Togbe Tepre Hodo IV, the President of the Volta Regional House of Chiefs. It conveyed profound shock upon hearing the news and extended heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims. The House of Chiefs, representing both the chiefs and citizens of the

Accra: The Aircraft Accident and Incident Investigation and Prevention Bureau (AIB-Ghana) has expressed its condolences to the families of the helicopter crash victims, the Government, Ghana Armed Forces and the nation for the great loss. On Wednesday, August 6, 2025, the tragic helicopter crash occurred at Adansi near Sikaman in the Ashanti Region, claiming eight lives. According to Ghana News Agency, Dr. Edward Kofi Omane Boamah, Defence Minister, Mr. Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, Minister of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr. Samuel Sarpong, former Ashanti Regional Minister and Vice-chairman of the NDC, and Alhaji Muniru Mohammed, Acting National Deputy Security Coordinator

Accra: The Krachi East Municipal office of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) has held a ceremony to bid farewell to a dedicated staff member, who is being transferred. The ceremony was filled with emotional tributes and heartfelt appreciation for the staff member’s service. According to Ghana News Agency, the staff member, Madam Sahadatu Salifu, who has been an integral part of the NCCE Krachi East team, was praised for her dedication, commitment, and passion for civic education. Her contributions to the Commission’s work in the Municipality were acknowledged, and her departure was met with a mix of sadness

Tamale: Bishop Adu Morrison, General Overseer of the Voice of Hope Ministry in Tamale, has advised couples to be industrious to meet the needs of their households. Delivering a sermon at a marriage ceremony held at Bethel Society of the Methodist Church in Tamale, Bishop Morrison emphasized the need for couples to eschew laziness and be prepared to go the extra mile to make more legitimate income to improve their abilities to meet their immediate household needs. According to Ghana News Agency, Bishop Morrison highlighted hard work, unity, mutual respect, and support from both spouses as essential attributes for a