President John Dramani Mahama led the country, 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 tributes were paid to the fallen. In his address, President John Dramani Mahama announced the creation of an Educational Children’s Support…
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President John Dramani Mahama has conferred posthumous promotions on three Ghana Air Force personnel who lost their lives in the August 6 military helicopter crash, honouring what he described as their “service and sacrifice to the nation.” As Commander-in-Chief of the Ghana Armed Forces, the president made the announcement during an interfaith funeral service held at Independence Square on Friday, August 15, 2025, to honour the victims of the crash. The solemn ceremony drew government officials, the military high command, bereaved families, and mourners from across the country. The servicemen honoured were Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala, Flying Officer Manin…
Archbishop of Kumasi, Most Rev. Gabriel Justice Anokye, led a delegation to the Manhyia Palace on Wednesday, August 13, to pray for the Asantehene and to convey his sympathy message to the King, following the demise of the Asantehemaa, Nana Konadu Yiadom III. The delegation also visited the Asantehemaa’s court to officially convey their sympathies to the family and offer prayers as well. Born Nana Ama Konadu, Nana Konadu Yiadom III was the 14th Asantehemaa and the biological sister of the current Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II. The Oyoko Family confirmed the passing of the second most powerful person in…
The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has dismissed claims that there were no body bags at the site of the August 6 helicopter crash, which killed eight people, including three service members. GAF came under heavy criticism after videos surfaced showing the victims’ remains being carried in sacks instead of body bags. According to the military, body bags were available at the scene but could not be used “due to the condition of the bodies and the circumstances at the time,” prompting the use of sacks instead. This clarification was made on August 13 when the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) visited…
The General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Justin Frimpong Kodua, has condemned disturbing social media commentary by individuals linked to the party following the recent Z-9 military helicopter crash. Speaking during a visit to the national headquarters of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr Kodua criticised comments made by some TikTok users believed to be affiliated with the NPP, describing them as “unfortunate and condemnable” and unrepresentative of the party’s values. “It is important that, in times like these, we also show solidarity,” he said. He emphasised that such remarks, particularly in situations involving loss of life, were…
The government has confirmed that it has sought international assistance in investigating the August 6 Ghana Air Force Z-9 helicopter crash in the Ashanti Region, which claimed the lives of all eight people on board, including two cabinet ministers. Deputy Minister for Defence, Brogya Genfi, made the announcement when a delegation from the Greater Accra Regional House of Chiefs visited the Ministry of Defence on Wednesday, August 13, to offer condolences to staff and leadership. Mr Genfi said the Ghana Armed Forces had already commenced investigations and was working with foreign experts to ensure a thorough and transparent probe. “We…
Scores of youth organisers from the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) on Wednesday, August 13, thronged the party’s headquarters in Accra to pick up flagbearer nomination forms for former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia. The delegation, made up of constituency and regional youth organisers from across the country, arrived in coordinated NPP-branded attire, chanting slogans and singing patriotic songs as they made their way into the premises. Speaking to the media, youth organiser Isaac Obeng described the move as both a celebration of young people and a milestone in the party’s political journey. “Yesterday was International Youth Day, and as…
Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has called on members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to uphold decorum in the lead-up to the party’s presidential primary scheduled for January 2026. Speaking on Wednesday, August 13, when over 490 youth organisers — including substantive and deputy youth leaders from constituencies nationwide — presented his nomination forms, Dr. Bawumia urged aspirants and their supporters to shun insults during the campaign. “I want this flagbearership election to be conducted with decorum. We’re not in a campaign of insults, and we should not be in a campaign of insults. It should be about…
The Office of the Presidential Envoy for Interfaith and Ecumenical Relations has urged religious leaders across the country to formally submit any prophecy or spiritual insight of national significance to its office for urgent review. In a statement issued Sunday, August 10, 2025, Elvis Afriyie Ankrah, Presidential Envoy for the Interfaith and Ecumenical Relations Office, noted that the directive specifically applies to prophecies relating to high-profile political leaders, governance, national security, or public stability. The move, according to the statement, is aimed at ensuring responsibility, discernment, and proper stewardship over the nation’s destiny, especially in these times of uncertainty. The…
Ghanaians on Sunday, August 10, bid a solemn farewell to Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, Minister for Environment, Science, Technology, and Innovation, and MP for Tamale Central, and Alhaji Limuna Muniru Mohammed, Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator. In line with Islamic tradition, Janazah prayers were held at the Forecourt of the State House in Accra, followed by interment at the Military Cemetery near Burma Camp. The burial service was attended by President John Dramani Mahama, Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin, National Chief Imam, Sheikh Osmanu Nuhu Sharubutu, families of the victims, government officials, Members of Parliament,…
