Ghana Mourns: Mahama, Opoku-Agyemang Grateful To Ghanaians

President John Dramani Mahama and Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang have expressed a heartfelt gratitude to Ghanaians for their messages of comfort during the mourning period.

In a statement, they conveyed their appreciation for the offering of support, condolences, and comfort in the aftermath of the tragic helicopter crash of 6 August that claimed eight lives.

“We are deeply moved by the outpouring of solidarity shown across the nation and beyond. Your messages of sympathy, your attendance at the state funeral, your practical assistance, and the many acts of kindness extended to the bereaved families have provided great consolation in this time of sorrow.”

They are similarly grateful to those who worked tirelessly and the corporate organisations that supported to ensure that the victims were accorded a dignified and befitting Ghanaian burial.

An order has since been issued for flags at all public buildings to be restored to full mast with immediate effect.

“We make this decision mindful of our collective grief and the honour we have paid to those we have lost.”

They have also urged Ghanaians to remain united in prayer, comfort one another, and continue to support the families affected by this tragedy.

Crash
A GAF helicopter crashed on August 6, 2025, in Adansi Akrofrom in the Ashanti Region, claiming the lives of Dr. Edward Kofi Omane Boamah, Minister for Defence, Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Alhaji Muniru Mohammed Limuna, Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator.

It also claimed the lives of Dr. Samuel Sarpong, Vice Chairman of the National Democratic Congress, Mr. Samuel Aboagye, Deputy Director-General, NADMO, Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala, Flying Officer Manden Twum-Ampadu and Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah.

Source: https://opemsuo.com/author/hajara-fuseini/