Following the conclusion of the state funeral and the burial of all eight victims of the helicopter crash, the Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, has directed that flags at all public buildings be restored to full mast with immediate effect.
Earlier, on Wednesday, August 6, the Chief of Staff had directed that flags be flown at half-mast following the deadly helicopter crash. The funeral of the victims took place on Friday, August 15.
A statement issued by the Minister of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, on Monday, August 18, said:
“Further to the conclusion of the state funeral and the burial of all eight victims, the Chief of Staff directs that flags at all public buildings be restored to full mast with immediate effect. We make this decision mindful of our collective grief and the honour we have paid to those we have lost.”
The statement further noted that President John Dramani Mahama, Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, and the government expressed their sincere gratitude to the people of Ghana, the chiefs, clergy, Muslim clerics, civil society, the diplomatic community, political leaders, security chiefs, service personnel, and all others who offered support, condolences, and comfort in the aftermath of the tragic helicopter crash of August 6 that claimed eight lives.
“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.
“We especially thank those who worked tirelessly, as well as the corporate organisations that supported efforts to ensure that the victims were accorded a dignified and befitting Ghanaian burial — a fitting farewell that honours their memory and reflects the compassion of our people,” the statement said.
It added: “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.”
President Mahama, Vice President, thank one and all for solidarity during funeral for 8 compatriots. pic.twitter.com/whUriRV5Qn
— Felix Kwakye Ofosu (@FelixKwakyeOfo1) August 18, 2025
