Chief of Staff Orders Flags Raised to Full Mast After State Funeral of Helicopter Crash VictimsPresident John Dramani Mahama, Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, and the Government of Ghana have expressed profound gratitude to Ghanaians and the international community for the overwhelming solidarity shown in the wake of the tragic helicopter crash on August 6 that claimed eight lives.
In a statement issued by the Presidency and signed by the Minister for Government Communications and Presidential Spokesperson, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the President and his administration commended the people of Ghana, traditional leaders, the clergy, civil society, the diplomatic community, political leaders, security chiefs, and service personnel for their messages of sympathy, attendance at the state funeral, and acts of kindness toward the bereaved families.
“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,” the statement read.
The government also extended special thanks to individuals and organizations that worked tirelessly to ensure that the victims were given a dignified and befitting Ghanaian burial, describing it as a farewell that honored their memory and reflected the compassion of the Ghanaian people.
Following the conclusion of the funeral, the Chief of Staff has directed that flags on all public buildings be restored to full mast.
The government explained that this decision was taken in recognition of the nation’s collective grief and as a mark of respect to the departed.
“As we return to the duties of #ResettingGhana 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 urged.
