I’m deeply saddened – Paul Afoko mourns victims of helicopter crash

Helicopter crash: It’s a time for sober reflection, paying attention to facts, not blame – Vice President

Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has urged Ghanaians to turn the national grief over the August 6 military helicopter crash into a moment of unity, sober reflection, and renewed commitment to the country’s progress. Speaking at the Evening of Reflection and Memorial for the eight victims at the Forecourt of the State House on…

No Evidence Linking President’s Travel to Helicopter Crash

Economic Advisor at the Office of the Vice President, Dr. Sharif Khalid, has cautioned the public against making unverified connections between President John Dramani Mahama’s travel arrangements and the August 6 military helicopter crash that claimed eight lives. Speaking in the wake of rising speculation on social media and in some political commentary, Dr. Khalid stressed that such conjecture, without authoritative backing, risked undermining…

Asiedu Nketiah reveals Samuel Sarpong’s appointment letter was ready before fatal crash - Ghana Weekend

National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, has revealed that the late Samuel Sarpong’s appointment letter as Board Chairman of the Cocoa Processing Company was ready on the morning of the helicopter crash, even before he left Accra for Obuasi. According to the NDC Chairman, the late Dr. Sarpong sacrificed his life for him, as he, Asiedu Nketiah, was initially scheduled for the trip but had to cancel due …

“God knows best”: Samuel Sarpong’s son shares heartfelt words as Ghana mourns his dad

Emmanuel Sarpong, the son of one of the 8 who were killed in a helicopter crash on August 6, 2025, gave a touching tribute in honour of his father, Samuel Sarpong.

'I was scheduled to be on crashed helicopter' – Asiedu Nketiah recalls - Live Ghana TV

National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, has disclosed that he was originally meant to be on the helicopter that crashed in the Ashanti Region on Wednesday, August 6, claiming the lives of eight people, including two cabinet ministers. The fatal incident, which occurred in the Adansi area, resulted in the deaths of Defence Minister Dr Edward Kofi Omane Boamah, Minister for Environment, Science and Tec…

Helicopter crash: GJA president mourns victims, urges media to report with sensitivity and respect

By Ashiadey Dotse The President of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), Albert Kwabena Dwumfour, has expressed deep sorrow over the military helicopter crash in the Ashanti Region that claimed eight lives, including senior government officials and military personnel, on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. Speaking on Friday, August 8, 2025, after leading the GJA leadership to lay flowers in honour of the victims, Mr Dwumfour described the tragedy as …