Author: SAMUEL
Vice-President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang is rallying the nation following news of a tragic helicopter crash that claimed the lives of eight officials, including two Cabinet Ministers. The deceased include: • Dr. Edward Omane Boamah – Minister for Defence • Dr. Alhaji Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed – Minister for Environment, Science and Technology • Alhaji Muniru Mohammed • Dr. Samuel Sarpong • Samuel Aboagye – Former Parliamentary Candidate • Sergeant Leader Peter Bafemi Anala • Flying Officer Manin Twum-Ampadu • Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah The Vice-President chaired a Security meeting at the Presidency that included Ministers and heads of the Armed…
A dark cloud hangs over Ghana following the tragic crash of a Ghana Air Force Z-9 military helicopter that claimed the lives of eight individuals, including two key ministers of state. The nation is in mourning, and the global community has responded with heartfelt condolences, underscoring the wide-reaching impact of the devastating event. Background of the Tragedy The fatal incident occurred in the Adansi Akrofuom District of the Ashanti Region on Wednesday, August 6, when a Ghana Air Force Z-9 helicopter, carrying high-ranking government officials, crashed while on official duty. The aircraft was en route from the capital, Accra, to…
President John Mahama has announced that an interdenominational state funeral will be held for the 8 person who died in the crash involving Airforce Z9 Helicopter on August 15, 2025. The President disclosed this in a national broadcast on August 7. “On Saturday, 9th August at 5pm, the nation will gather at the forecourt of the State House for an evening of reflection and memorial in honor of our departed colleagues. Books of condolences will be opened simultaneously at the Ministry of Defense, the Ministry of Environment, Science and Technology, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ghana Armed Forces Headquarters,…
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has issued a stern warning to health institutions found promoting infant formula over breastfeeding, vowing to take disciplinary action against offenders. Speaking at the launch of World Breastfeeding Week on Thursday, 7 August 2025, GHS Director of Family Health Division, Brightson strongly condemned the practice, citing alarming statistics that show Greater Accra has the lowest rate of exclusive breastfeeding at just 42%. “Formula promotion in Ghanaian health facilities is a crime. It is wrong, and we will come after you. When we catch you, you will face the requisite disciplinary measures,” Brightson declared. He clarified…
The Government of Ghana has officially announced a three-day period of national mourning from Thursday, 7 August to Saturday, 9 August 2025, in honour of the eight individuals who tragically lost their lives in the recent military helicopter crash in Obuasi. According to a statement issued by Hon. Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Spokesperson to the President and Minister for Government Communications, the period will provide the nation with an opportunity for collective reflection, remembrance, and healing. The commemorative activities will begin on Thursday, 7 August with a public laying of flowers and lighting of candles at the Ceremonial Garden in front…
The shortlist for the 2025 Ballon d’Or, football’s top individual award, has now been announced. The winner will be revealed at a special ceremony in Paris on Monday, 22 September. After an exciting 2024/25 season, many of the world’s best players have made the list. Their performances in all major competitions, including the Club World Cup, have been taken into account. Paris Saint-Germain star Ousmane Dembélé is one of the favourites this year after helping PSG win the Champions League, Ligue 1, and French Cup – a historic treble. His teammates Achraf Hakimi and Vitinha are also in the running.…
————-President John Mahama President John Dramani Mahama has suspended all his scheduled activities and programmes for the rest of the week. This was disclosed by the Minister in charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu in a statement issued on August 6. He said this development follows “Wednesday’s national tragedy involving eight persons who died in a helicopter crash.” The deceased are; Hon. Dr. Edward Kofi Omane Boamah, Minister for Defence, Hon. Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, Member of Parliament for Tamale Central and Minister for Environment and Science, Alhaji Limuna Muniru Mohammed, Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator, Dr. Samuel Sarpong,…
Minister for Communications and Digitalisation, Samuel Nartey George, has penned a deeply emotional tribute following the tragic death of Defence Minister Dr. Edward Omane Boamah in Wednesday’s military helicopter crash. In a Facebook post filled with grief and disbelief, Sam George described Dr. Omane Boamah not just as a colleague, but as a mentor, father figure, and his “guiding light” in both politics and life. “No one has been of greater help or support to me in my political career. I call you Boss and you call me Bro,” he wrote. “You didn’t just care about my politics, you cared…
Yvonne Nana Afriyie Opare The Managing Director of the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL), Mrs. Yvonne Nana Afriyie Opare, is scheduled to appear before the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) today, Wednesday, 6th August 2025, over issues of procurement breaches and corruption. While details surrounding the summons remain unclear, sources indicate that the appearance is linked to an ongoing investigation into procurement-related issues within the company. The OSP, mandated to investigate and prosecute cases of corruption and corruption-related offences, has in recent months intensified its scrutiny of state institutions, particularly those involved in large-scale public procurement. The GACL has…
A military helicopter belonging to the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has reportedly crashed at Adansi Akrofrom in the Ashanti Region, shortly after going off the radar. According to eyewitness accounts from the crash site, the helicopter burned beyond recognition, raising serious concerns about the fate of those onboard. An official press release issued by the Department of Public Relations of the GAF earlier today confirmed that the aircraft identified as Airforce Z9 – took off from Accra at 0912 hours en route to Obuasi, with three crew members and five passengers onboard. “A GAF helicopter, Z9, that took off this…