President John Dramani Mahama, on August 7, 2025, addressed the nation regarding the eight victims who lost their lives in a helicopter crash while on a national assignment.

In his address, the President called for a collective effort in mourning the victims, urging Ghanaians to unite in grief and solidarity.

According to him, the nation must demonstrate a spirit of togetherness and give the deceased a fitting farewell, rather than engaging in speculation or political point-scoring.

Mahama also announced that a state funeral will be held on Friday, August 15, 2025, at the Black Star Square in honour of the eight individuals who perished in a tragic military helicopter crash in the Ashanti Region.

“On Saturday, 9th August at 5.00 pm, the nation will gather at the forecourt of the State House for an Evening of Reflections and Memorial in honour of our departed colleagues.

“Books of condolence will be opened simultaneously at the Ministry of Defence, the Ministry of Environment, Science and Technology, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ghana Armed Forces Headquarters, the National Democratic Congress headquarters, and the head office of NADMO, from Sunday, 10th August to Thursday, 14th August 2025.

“On Friday, 15th August, an inter-denominational state funeral will be held for the eight heroes at the Black Star Square. My brothers and sisters, countrymen and women, may God bless their souls, “President Mahama said in a live broadcast on August 7, 2025," he said.

Read the full speech below:



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