Chief of Staff Julius Debrah has called on Ghanaians to remain united and uphold the values of the victims of the recent military helicopter crash.
Speaking during an evening of reflections and a memorial ceremony on Saturday, August 9, Julius Debrah said the departed would want the nation to “wipe our tears” and continue to live by the principles they stood for — patriotism, selfless leadership, bravery, and service to God and country.
“On this day, I’m sure our comrades will be urging us to wipe our tears. They will be telling us to remain united as a people and a nation. More importantly, they will be urging us to continue to strive to live by the values they stood for and died for.
“The values of patriotism, selfless leadership, bravery and service to their maker and country. This time reminds me and reminds us of the spirit of oneness. The spirit that we have shown and continue to show across the divide,” he said.
The helicopter crash occurred in the Adansi Akrofuom District of the Ashanti Region on Wednesday, August 6, claiming the lives of Defence Minister Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, Environment Minister Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, and six others, including military personnel.
An Evening of Reflections and Memorial for the departed, is currently being held today Saturday, August 9, at the Forecourt of the State House, as part of the three-day national mourning period declared by the President.
The government has announced the burial rites for the two Muslim victims of the recent military helicopter crash, Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation and MP for Tamale Central, and Alhaji Limuna Muniru Mohammed, Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator.
In line with Islamic tradition, Janazah prayers will be held on Sunday, August 10, at 2:00 p.m. at the Forecourt of the State House in Accra, followed by burial at 2:30 p.m. at the Military Cemetery, Accra
Meanwhile, an inter-denominational state funeral for all the victims is scheduled for Friday, August 15, 2025, at the Black Star Square.
The eight victims were:
Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, Minister for Defence
Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, and MP for Tamale Central
Alhaji Limuna Muniru Mohammed, Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator
Dr. Samuel Sarpong, National Vice Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC)
Samuel Aboagye, a former parliamentary candidate
Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala
Flying Officer Manin Twum-Ampadu
Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah
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