The government has announced a 3-day National Mourning in honour of the 8 people who died in the helicopter crash at Adansi Akrofuom in the Ashanti Region, from Thursday, August 7, to Saturday, August 9, 2025.

A statement issued by the Minister of State in charge of Government Communications listed the activities to mark the 3-day National Mourning, including a public laying of flowers and lighting of candles ceremony at the Ceremonial Garden at the front of the Presidency, the Jubilee House, on Thursday.

On Friday, August 8, 2025, the public laying of flowers and lighting of candles will continue.

The 3-day mourning will conclude on Saturday with an “Evening of Reflection and Memorials” at the Forecourt of the State House.

“Activities will commence on Thursday with a public laying of flowers and lighting of candles. This act of remembrance will take place at the Ceremonial Garden at the front of the Presidency, from 1:00 PM. Members of the public, families, and friends are respectfully invited to participate.

“The opportunity for the laying of flowers and lighting of candles will continue on Friday, 8 August 2025, allowing further time for citizens to express their condolences and respect.

“The period of national mourning will conclude on Saturday, 9 August 2025, with an ‘Evening of Reflections and Memorials.’ This poignant event will begin at 5:00 pm at the Forecourt of the State House, where all Ghanaians and families will gather to reflect on the legacy and contributions of the departed,” the statement reads.

About the crash

Dr Murtala was one of the eight victims who lost their lives in the tragic crash of a helicopter, which belonged to the Ghana Armed Forces, on Wednesday, August 6, 2025.

The crash also claimed the lives of the Minister of Defence, Dr Edward Omane Boamah; Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator, Alhaji Mohammed Muniru Limuna; former Central Regional Minister, Samuel Sarpong; and Samuel Aboagye, a former parliamentary candidate.

The remaining victims were members of the helicopter’s crew: Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala, Flying Officer Malin Twum-Ampadu, and Sgt. Ernest Addo Mensah.

The officials were en route to Obuasi to attend an illegal mining activities-related programme as part of government efforts to end galamsey.

Read the full statement below:





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