The Minister of Foreign Affairs and Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has remembered the eight officers who lost their lives in the tragic helicopter crash on August 6 2025.
In a post on is X page, he said that one year on, the flames of impeccable public service defined by integrity, courage, patriotism, intellectual brilliance and love for country continues to brighten the nation.
“Our eight martyrs of the August 6, 2025 helicopter crash shall always occupy special places in our hearts.
“My brother, Dr. Edward Kofi Omane Boamah and my Comrade, Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed — may your ultimate sacrifice for our beloved country continue to inspire generations to complete the unfinished and noble task of national renewal and transformation.
“May your golden memories continue to be a blessing,” he wrote.
One year after the tragic military helicopter crash that claimed the lives of eight state officials and military personnel, President John Dramani Mahama has urged Ghanaians to transform remembrance into a renewed commitment to service, unity, and national responsibility.
Speaking at the National Inter-Faith Memorial Service in Accra to mark the first anniversary of the tragedy, the President described remembrance as a sacred national obligation, stressing that “a country that forgets those who served it slowly forgets the values on which it is built.”
He urged leaders at every level to strengthen institutions, improve safety standards, and safeguard the welfare of those who dedicate their lives to serving the Republic, noting that the greatest memorial to the departed is a nation committed to protecting its people and upholding the ideals they served.
The service was attended by Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, Chief of Staff Julius Debrah, senior government officials, the Ghana Armed Forces High Command, religious leaders, traditional authorities, members of the diplomatic corps, the bereaved families, and other distinguished guests.
