President John Dramani Mahama has expressed Ghana’s interest in more collaboration with France, especially by tapping into the European country’s expertise in the aviation industry to equip the Ghana Air Force in terms of training and safety issues.
This comes on the heels of the tragic helicopter crash that claimed eight lives, including the Defence Minister Dr Edward Omane Boamah, on Wednesday, August 6.
President Mahama made the announcement on Thursday, September 4, when he bid farewell to the outgoing ambassadors of Angola, Malta, and France.
TV3’s presidential correspondent Komla Klutse reported that “President Mahama expressed Ghana’s interest in more collaboration with France, especially by tapping into its expertise in the aviation industry to equip the Ghana Air Force in terms of training and safety issues, especially after the tragic helicopter crash that claimed eight lives.”
President Mahama further reiterated Ghana’s readiness to collaborate with international partners in the area of trade, investment, energy and security.
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He thanked the outgoing envoys for their service and contributions to strengthening bilateral relations and advancing economic cooperation with Ghana.
Receiving the envoys separately at the Presidency, President Mahama highlighted expanded opportunities in trade, investment, energy, and security.
“Ghana alone cannot fully leverage the investment opportunities available and is ready to partner with others to tap the huge potential,” he said.
Regarding the helicopter crash, the Ministry of Defence earlier announced that the investigation board established to inquire into the recent Z-9 helicopter crash had officially commenced its work.
The announcement was made in a press release dated August 25, 2025.
The board is chaired by the National Security Coordinator and includes members from the Ghana Air Force and the Aircraft Accident and Incident Investigation and Prevention Bureau of the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA).
The release also stated that the United States of America is providing expert advice and assistance to the board through visiting investigators from the U.S. Air Force.
According to the release, a preliminary investigation team was constituted on the day of the incident, August 6, to gather initial evidence.
The Investigation Board has been mandated to complete its full work within 30 days.
