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Govt urges public to send tributes for helicopter crash victims
The Government of Ghana has called on the general public to send messages of condolence and heartfelt tributes in honour of the eight people who died in the recent helicopter crash on August 6, 2025.
This was contained in a statement signed and issued by the spokesperson to the President and Minister for Government Communications.
Felix Kwakye Ofosu (MP).
The statement said the Funeral Planning Committee was inviting individuals, institutions, and organisations to submit tributes for inclusion in the official brochure for the victims’ memorial.
It noted that the call comes as the nation prepares to bid farewell to the departed in a state funeral.
It added that tributes should be sent via email to tributes@presidency.gov.gh by Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at 12:00 noon GMT.
The statement explained that this gesture will help preserve the memories and legacy of the victims while offering comfort to their families.
The statement further announced that the state funeral will be held on Friday, August 15, 2025, at the Black Star Square in Accra, starting at 8:00 AM.
It indicated that the ceremony will bring together family, friends, state officials, and the general public in a solemn moment of national mourning.
It concluded by noting that the courage, dedication, and spirit of the victims should inspire all Ghanaians to work toward building a stronger, more united, and prosperous nation.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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Turn your attention to the religious bodies – GTEC urged
A leading member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Palgrave Boakye-Danquah, has called on the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) to extend its regulatory work to unaccredited religious leaders and institutions in the country.
Speaking in an interview with Channelone TV, Dr. Boakye-Danquah urged GTEC not to focus its attention on the Deputy Education Minister, but rather turn to the growing number of individuals who parade themselves with unverified academic and religious titles.
He said while Ghana has credible theological institutions such as Trinity Theological Seminary, the Ghana Baptist Seminary, and the Assemblies of God Seminary, many people still assume titles such as “Reverend Doctor,” “Apostle,” or “Professor” without going through accredited training.
“I would want to urge the GTEC to turn their attention to religious bodies… that will sanitize the system in our country,” he said.
Dr. Boakye-Danquah expressed concern that some individuals who previously had no religious background suddenly establish churches and assume high-ranking titles without proper training.
According to him, this trend undermines the integrity of both the academic and religious systems.
He added that enforcing standards in theological education and religious leadership would help create a more credible and well-structured society.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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Review feeding allocation for prisoners from GHS1.80 to GHS5 – Human Rights Committee to Mahama
The Human Rights Committee of Parliament has called on President John Dramani Mahama to increase the daily feeding allocation for prisoners from GHS1.80 to at least GHS5.
The Committee, chaired by Kumawu MP Ernest Yaw Anim, said the current amount was inadequate and therefore ought be reviewed to safeguard the rights and dignity of inmates.
It argued that an increment would help the country meet both local and international standards on prison welfare.
The call comes after the Committee commended President Mahama for granting a presidential amnesty to 998 prisoners.
The group described the gesture as a positive step towards advancing human dignity and easing congestion in prisons.
The Committee recalled that it had earlier visited the Nsawam Medium Security Prisons on May 19, 2025, where it urged government to fast-track efforts to improve conditions in correctional facilities nationwide.
According to the Committee, reviewing the feeding allocation alongside the amnesty will help create a fairer and more progressive society.
By: Jacob Aggrey
