Parliament has opened Book of Condolence for victims of August 6 helicopter crash, inviting the public to pay tributes and offer messages of sympathy to bereaved families.
The Book of Condolences has been opened in the foyer of the Parliament House.
In a statement issued on August 12, 2025 by the Director of Media Relations, David Sebastian Damoah the Book of Condolence is opened to State Officials, Members of Parliament, and the General Public from Monday- Friday beginning 8:00 am – 5:00 p.m.
“Members of Parliament, staff of the Parliamentary Service, and the General Public are invited to visit the Foyer to pay tribute and offer messages of sympathy to the bereaved families,” the statement said.
Parliament stands in solemn solidarity with the entire nation in mourning this profound loss and prays for comfort, strength, and peace for the affected families during this difficult time.
The Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, first announced on Wednesday, August 6, that Defence Minister Dr Edward Omane Boamah was among those who died in the crash. Also on board were Minister for Environment Murtala Mohammed, former Ashanti Regional Minister Samuel Sarpong, Muniru Mohammed (Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator), and Samuel Aboagye, a former Member of Parliament and Vice Chairman of the NDC.
The crew members were Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala, Flying Officer Mane-Twum Ampadu, and Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah.
The crash occurred at Adansi Akrofuom in the Ashanti Region, while the officials were on their way to a national event.
The government announced a three-day national mourning period for the victims. A wreath-laying ceremony was held at the Ceremonial Gardens at the Presidency on Thursday, August 7 and Friday, August 8, in honour of the victims.
Government officials, families of the eight persons who died in the August 6 helicopter crash at Adansi Akrofuom gathered at the forecourt of the State House on Saturday, August 9 for a vigil in honour of the departed souls.
The President further disclosed that an interdenominational state funeral will be held on August 15, 2025.
