# Ghana helicopter crash anniversary commemorations

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> Updated: 2026-08-06T12:10:44.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 2.

The Ghanaian government has continued its week‑long national tribute marking the first anniversary of the August 6, 2025 military helicopter crash that killed eight senior officials. The programme, announced on July 30, 2026, includes a memorial lecture, an inter‑faith service, the unveiling of a cenotaph and a nationwide blood‑donation drive.

On August 6, 2026, the inter‑faith memorial service was held at the Kofi Ohene‑Konadu Auditorium in Accra. President John Dramani Mahama, Vice‑President Professor Jane Naana Opoku‑Agyemang and other leaders addressed the gathering, urging the nation to remember the eight “fallen patriots”, to learn lessons on safety and institutional strength, and pledging continued support for the bereaved families. The Lands Minister also paid tribute, describing the victims as patriots and emphasizing the importance of national remembrance.

The crash, which occurred in the Adansi Akrofuom District of the Ashanti Region, claimed the lives of Defence Minister Dr Edward Kofi Omane Boamah, Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation Dr Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator Alhaji Muniru Mohammed, former Ashanti Regional Minister Dr Samuel Sarpong, former NDC parliamentary candidate Samuel Aboagye and three service members. The widow of Flight Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah spoke about her husband’s optimism and urged remembrance of the victims’ service. The ceremony highlighted ongoing support from the Ghana Armed Forces and the government for the bereaved families.

## Claims

- The crash killed eight people. (corroborated by 5 sources)
- President John Dramani Mahama addressed a National Interfaith Memorial Service on August 6, 2026, urging remembrance and lessons from the tragedy. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- A Ghana Armed Forces Z-9 helicopter crashed on August 6, 2025 in the Adansi Akrofuom District of the Ashanti Region. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Defence Minister Dr Edward Kofi Omane Boamah was among the victims. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation Dr Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed was among the victims. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator Alhaji Muniru Mohammed was among the victims. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Former Ashanti Regional Minister Dr Samuel Sarpong and former NDC parliamentary candidate Samuel Aboagye were among the victims. (single source)
- Three Ghana Armed Forces personnel—Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala, Flying Officer Manaen Twum Ampadu, and Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah—also died. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-06: Ghana marks one-year anniversary of military helicopter crash that killed eight officials

A Ghana military helicopter crash on Aug 6 2025 killed eight officials. On Aug 6 2026 President Mahama led a national interfaith service, urging remembrance and lessons.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ghana-marks-one-year-anniversary-of-deadly-military-helicopter-crash

### 2026-07-30: Ghana announces week‑long national tribute for victims of 2025 helicopter crash

Ghana will hold a week‑long tribute marking the first anniversary of the August 2025 helicopter crash that killed eight officials, featuring a memorial lecture, interfaith service, cenotaph unveiling and a全国血液捐

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ghana-announces-weeklong-national-tribute-for-victims-of-2025-helicopter-crash

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