Biography of Flying Officer Manaen Twum-Ampadu
By: Savannah Pokuaah Duah Flying Officer Manaen Twum-Ampadu was a dedicated member of the Ghana Armed Forces. He tragically lost his life in a military helicopter crash on August 6, 2025, along with seven other individuals, including two Cabinet Ministers. His service in the Ghana Air Force was marked by commitment and promise. As a […]
You said you’d return from your flight to Obuasi, I’m still waiting – Wife of late Sergeant Ernest Addo
By: Love Wilhelmina Abanonave The wife of the late, Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah, Mercy Amoah says she is still waiting and would continue to wait for her husband to return from his flight to Obuasi as he had promised her. ‘’You said you had a flight to Obuasi and you’ll be back, I’m still waiting, […]
Biography of Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah
By: Love Wilhelmina Abanonave Sergeant Ernest Addo was born on July 5, 1988 in Labadi, Accra. He hailed from Ehi in the Ketu North district of the Volta Region. After the death of his parents, Mensah Ashiaquaye and Victoria Morkeh, Reverend Chief Superintendent Stella Ama Anku lovingly assumed a motherly role nurturing and guiding him […]
President Mahama launches fund for children of Helicopter Crash Victims; Stanbic Bank makes initial ₵500,000 contribution
By: Belinda Nketia President John Dramani Mahama has launched a Children’s Support Fund to secure the education, healthcare, and welfare of the children of the eight victims of the August 6, 2025 helicopter crash, with Stanbic Bank contributing ₵500,000 as the first deposit. Delivering an address at the State Funeral for the fallen heroes at […]
President Mahama confers posthumous promotions on fallen helicopter crew
By: Belinda Nketia President John Dramani Mahama has announced posthumous promotions for three Ghana Armed Forces personnel who died in the August 6, 2025 helicopter crash in the Adansi Akrofuom District. He described the gesture as the highest mark of respect for “duty performed even unto death.” Speaking at the State Funeral for the eight […]
Vice President Prof. Naana Opoku-Agyemang pays stirring tribute to fallen patriots
Ghana’s Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has paid an emotional tribute to her fallen colleagues, hailing their devotion to duty, unwavering resolve, and unparalleled commitment to the national cause. Delivering a moving message, during the funeral service of the helicopter crash victims, she reflected that rather than listening to eulogies, the deceased would […]
In memoriam: President Mahama promotes officers lost in helicopter crash
By: Spendilove Incoom President John Dramani Mahama has announced posthumous promotions for the three military officers who tragically lost their lives in the August 6th helicopter crash. He said the decision reflects the nation’s profound respect and recognition of their commitment, professionalism, and ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. “Promotions in our Armed Forces […]
‘I shared him with the President of Ghana’ – Wife’s farewell to Murtala Muhammed
By: Belinda Nketia Hajia Hadiatu Muhammed, wife of the late Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, Murtala Muhammed, used her tribute at the State Funeral to paint a heartfelt portrait of a man whose devotion to family was matched only by his dedication to national service. In her tribute, Hadiatu recounted the moment she […]
‘If we cry, it is because he left so much undone’ – Siblings’ farewell to Dr. Murtala Muhammed
By: Belinda Nketia The siblings of the late Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, say their grief runs deep because he left “so much to do undone” and departed before his work for family and country was complete. The siblings described him as “the hinge on which our family turns” […]
Biography of Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed
By: Belinda Nketia Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed was a respected statesman and development planner whose career in public service spanned more than a decade, marked by dedication to his constituents and a deep commitment to national progress. His life and service were cut short on 6th August 2025, when he tragically died in a Ghana […]
Photo Highlights: Ghana holds State Funeral for victims of helicopter tragedy
In a solemn and dignified ceremony at the Black Star Square in Accra, Ghana, on Friday August 15, 2025, the nation bid a final farewell to the victims of the tragic military helicopter crash that occurred on August 6, 2025, near Adansi Akrofuom in the Ashanti Region. The helicopter, which was en route to Obuasi, […]
You were nothing short of a wonderful father – Dr Omane Boamah’s widow pays glowing tribute
By: Ashiadey Dotse The wife of the late Dr. Edward Kofi Omane Boamah, Mrs. Abena Rita Boamah, has described her husband as “nothing short of a wonderful father” in a moving tribute at his final state funeral held at the Black Star Square in Accra on Friday 15, 2025. Mrs. Boamah recalled their love story, […]
Biography of Dr. Edward Omane Kofi Boamah
By: Spendilove Incoom On Tuesday, August 6, 2025, Ghana was struck by an unimaginable tragedy when a military helicopter crashed during an official mission, claiming the lives of eight patriotic citizens, including two Cabinet Ministers. Among them was Dr. Edward Kofi Omane Boamah, a distinguished public servant, medical doctor, and statesman. Today, Friday, August 15, […]
Dr. Omane Boamah fondly remembered by wife and children in heartfelt tribute
By: Spendilove Incoom Emotions ran high as the wife and children of the late Dr. Edward Omane Boamah paid glowing tributes to the former Minister and Physician, painting a picture of a devoted family man whose legacy of love, service, and compassion will continue to inspire generations. His widow, Mrs. Rita Omane Boamah, affectionately remembered […]
