8 August 2025
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Ghana to Hold State Funeral for Victims of Military Helicopter Crash
President John Dramani Mahama has announced that a state funeral will be held on Friday, August 15, at Black Star Square to honour the eight individuals who tragically lost their lives in the military helicopter crash on Wednesday, August 6, in the Adansi Akrofuom District of the Ashanti Region.
The inter-denominational ceremony forms part of a week-long national mourning to pay tribute to the fallen — comprising ministers, government officials, and members of the military crew.
The programme will open with an Evening of Reflections and Memorial on Saturday, August 9, at 5:00 p.m. at the forecourt of the State House. This solemn gathering will provide an opportunity for the nation to come together in remembrance of the dedicated public servants and brave service members who lost their lives.
As part of the commemoration, books of condolence will be made available for the public to express their sympathies from Sunday, August 10, to Thursday, August 14 at the following locations:
- Ministry of Defence
- Ministry of Environment, Science and Technology
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- Ghana Armed Forces Headquarters
- National Democratic Congress (NDC) Headquarters
- NADMO Head Office
This period of mourning will serve as a national moment of unity, reflection, and gratitude for the service and sacrifice of those who perished.
