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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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President Mahama thanks Ghanaians for support after helicopter crash tragedy
President John Dramani Mahama, Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, and the government have expressed deep gratitude to Ghanaians and the international community for the support shown following the helicopter crash of August 6, which claimed eight lives, including two ministers of state.
In a message issued by the Presidency on Monday, the President said the nation was moved by the outpouring of condolences, solidarity, and practical assistance offered during the period of mourning.
He noted that the sympathy messages, attendance at the state funeral, and acts of kindness towards the bereaved families brought comfort in a difficult time.
The statement commended individuals, security personnel, and corporate organisations that worked to ensure that the victims were given what it described as a “dignified and befitting Ghanaian burial.”
“As we return to the duties of resetting Ghana and building the Ghana we want, let us remain united in prayer, comfort one another, and continue to support the families affected by this tragedy,” the statement said.
The President in the statement prayed for the souls of the departed to rest in eternal peace.
Following the conclusion of the state funeral and the burial of all eight victims, the Chief of Staff has directed that flags at public buildings, which had been flown at half-mast in mourning, be restored to full mast with immediate effect.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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President Mahama grants 998 prisoners amnesty
President John Dramani Mahama has granted amnesty to 998 prisoners serving various jail terms across prisons in the country.
The gesture is upon the recommendation of the Prisons Service Council and in consultation with the Council of State and in accordance with Article 72(1) of the Constitution.
A statement issued by the Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, in Accra yesterday said the number is out of a total of 1,014 recommended.
Per the statement, 87 persons who were sentenced to death will now be commuted to life imprisonment whiles 51 prisoners who were on life sentence will now have to serve 20 years.
First time offenders to be granted pardon are 787, seriously ill, 33, over 70 years irrespective of offence 36, nursing mothers, 2 and petitions, 2.
BY JULIUS YAO PETETSI
