President John Dramani Mahama has extended gratitude to 13 residents of Sikaman-Brofoyedu for their role in recovering the bodies of eight victims from the military helicopter crash on August 6, 2025.
Representing the President, National Democratic Congress (NDC) National Chairman, Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, visited the community to commend the rescuers and deliver a package of support on behalf of government.
The crash, which occurred in the Dampia Range Forest Reserve in the Adansi Akrofrom District, claimed the lives of eight high-profile officials, including Defence Minister Dr. Edward Omane Boamah and Minister for Environment, Science and Technology Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed. The victims were on official duty at the time.
Mr. Asiedu Nketiah announced the President had asked him to convey appreciation to the residents for their efforts in retrieving the bodies.
He presented GHS100,000 to the rescuers and GHS20,000 to the Adansi Traditional Council for the performance of the necessary rites.
He also indicated that any outstanding needs should be communicated through the District Chief Executives and party chairmen for redress.
He further announced that all 13 individuals involved in the recovery efforts would be offered employment opportunities based on their skills. The President, he added, had also pledged to improve infrastructure in the area.
