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“May the good Lord grant the bereaved families, the Government and people of Ghana strength in this time of tragedy” – Dr. Bawumia
Former Vice President of the Republic of Ghana, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has extended his condolences to President John Dramani Mahama and the nation following the death of two Ministers of State and six others in a helicopter crash.
Dr. Bawumia described the incident as heart-wrenching, saying the victims paid the ultimate price in service to the country and have left a shocked nation in pain.
He noted that he knew most of the deceased personally and feels a deep sense of loss over their passing under such tragic circumstances.
Together with his wife Samira, the Bawumia family, and the NPP, he joined the nation in mourning and prayed for strength and healing for the bereaved families, the government, and all Ghanaians.
Background
The helicopter crash occurred yesterday and claimed the lives of eight individuals, including two Cabinet Ministers, senior public officials, and military personnel.
The group was on official duty when the military aircraft went down, leading to widespread shock and mourning across the country.
Investigations are ongoing to ascertain the real cause of the crash.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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Chief Imam issues disclaimer on unauthorised petitions
The Office of the National Chief Imam has warned Muslim organizations and individuals against issuing statements and petitions to the Government in his name without permission.
In a statement, the Chief Imam said he had observed that some groups had been circulating petitions, including a recent one on Hajj, using his name without authorization.
He stressed that such actions were unlawful and cautioned those involved to stop or face the law.
The Chief Imam reminded the public that on October 4, 2022, he, together with the National Imams of all Muslim sects, signed a deed and presented it to the Government at the Jubilee House.
The agreement recognised the National Muslim Conference of Ghana as the official body representing Muslims in their dealings with state institutions.
He urged that any petitions meant to be sent to the Government in his name should go through the National Muslim Conference of Ghana with the approval of the Advisory Board of his office.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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Abronye remanded in police custody for one week
The Bono Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kwame Baffoe, popularly known as Abronye DC, has been remanded into prison custody for one week.
He was brought before an Accra Circuit Court on Thursday, September 12, 2025, on charges of offensive conduct conducive to breach of the peace and publication of false news, which are classified as misdemeanours under Ghanaian law.
After hearing the case, the court ordered that he be kept in custody while investigations continue.
He is expected to reappear before the court on Thursday, September 19, 2025.
By: Jacob Aggrey
