Government has directed that all national flags be flown at half-mast across the country effective immediately, in honour of those who perished in this morning’s tragic military helicopter crash in the Adansi Akrofuom District of the Ashanti Region.
The directive, issued through the Office of the President, follows the confirmed deaths of senior government officials, including Defence Minister Dr Edward Omane Boamah and Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed.
“This is a moment of profound national grief. The government mourns with the families and loved ones of the deceased, and the entire country shares in this loss,” the statement read.
A Ghana Air Force Z-9 helicopter carrying 8 people crashed in the early hours of Wednesday, August 6, 2025.
Ministers Omane Boamah and Murtala Mohammed along with six others, Alhaji Muniru Mohammed – Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator, Dr Samuel Sarpong – Vice Chairman, NDC, Mr Samuel Aboagye – Former Parliamentary candidate, Squadron leader Peter, Flying Officer Twum Ampadu and Sergeant Ernest Addo perished in the crash.
President John Dramani Mahama is expected to address the nation in the coming hours to express condolences and outline next steps in the government’s response.
