Ghana Holds State Funeral for 8 Helicopter Crash Victims

Ghana holds state funeral for 8 helicopter crash victims

Ghana has bid a final farewell to the eight victims of one of the country's worst air disasters in more than a decade.

UPF Ghana Mourns Victims of Tragic Helicopter Crash

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Ike Dzokpo, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/upf-ghana-mourns-victims-of-tragic-helicopter-crash/The Universal Peace Federation (UPF) Ghana Chapter has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic helicopter crash that occurred in the Obuasi District of the Ashanti Region on August 6, 2025, claiming eight lives, including prominent government officials. In a statement, UPF Ghana Chairman, Hon. Frank Fu…

Six victims of Helicopter crash buried - Ghana Weekend

Ghana, in a solemn and emotional ceremony on Friday, August 15, laid to rest six of the eight victims of the August 6, 2025, helicopter crash. The burial took place at the Military Cemetery in Tse Addo, Greater Accra Region, drawing government officials, the military high command, bereaved families, and mourners from across the country. Earlier in the day, an interfaith funeral service was held at Black Star Square, where tears flowed freely as …

Ghana President sets up Children’s Support Fund for helicopter crash victims’ families - Ghana Business News

President John Dramani Mahama has set up a Children’s Support Fund to provide comprehensive support to the children of the victims of the August 6, 2025, helicopter crash. The Fund will cover the children’s education from primary school to tertiary or technical training, healthcare, including medical insurance and specialized care when needed and welfare support such as clothing, shelter, and essential living expenses. The President announced th…

Ghana: Mahama Honours Fallen Air Force Officers, Launches Support Fund For Families Of Victims

By Emmanuel Nduka  President John Mahama has posthumously promoted three Ghana Air Force officers who lost their lives in the August 6 helicopter crash, hailing their bravery, professionalism, and selfless service to the nation. At a solemn state funeral held on Friday at the Black Star Square in Accra, Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala was elevated to Wing Commander, Flying Officer Manean Twum Ampadu to Flight Lieutenant, and Sergeant Ernest A…

Speaker Bagbin Honours Victims of August 6 Helicopter Tragedy

Speaker of Parliament Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin has paid a moving tribute to the eight individuals who perished in the August 6, 2025, helicopter crash, describing them as “gallant souls” whose passing has left an indelible mark on the nation. Hon. Bagbin’s tribute was delivered during the interdenominational state burial ceremony for six of the victims, a moment that united Parliament, government officials, and citizens in collecti…