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Ghana helicopter crash anniversary commemorations

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The Ghanaian government announced a has continued its week‑long national tribute to mark marking the first anniversary of the August 6, 2025 military helicopter crash that killed eight senior officials. The programme, unveiled announced on July 30, 2026, outlined a series of events: includes a memorial lecture on August 4, lecture, an inter‑faith service on August 6 at the UPSA Auditorium in Accra attended by President John Dramani Mahama and other leaders, service, the unveiling of a cenotaph, cenotaph and a nationwide blood‑donation drive concluding on August 7. drive. On August 6, 2026, the inter‑faith memorial service was held as scheduled. at the Kofi Ohene‑Konadu Auditorium in Accra. President Mahama used John Dramani Mahama, Vice‑President Professor Jane Naana Opoku‑Agyemang and other leaders addressed the occasion gathering, urging the nation to call remember the eight “fallen patriots”, to learn lessons on safety and institutional strength, and pledging continued support for greater appreciation the bereaved families. The Lands Minister also paid tribute, describing the victims as patriots and emphasizing the importance of public servants, while 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.

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