An acute water shortage has hit Prang Senior High School (SHS) in the Pru West District of the Bono East Region.
The situation has compelled over 2,000 students and teachers to travel far every day to fetch water for their daily activities.
This paper uncovered that the situation is significantly impacting adversely on students’ academic performance and daily routines, with some students missing classes due to the time spent on fetching water.
Nana Kwadwo Nyarko III
Some of the students who spoke to this paper expressed their frustrations before accessing water for their daily activities.
They appealed to the government, through the Works and Housing Minister, to come to their aid.
Later, the Paramount Chief for Prang, Nana Kwadwo Nyarko III, said the water shortage in the area was also affecting him as he had to spend not less than GH¢30 daily to buy water.
Some students of Prang SHS returning to campus after struggling to get water
According to him, the main pipe connected from the Pru River that supplies Prang water has been cut off due to an ongoing Prang-Abease- Kintampo road construction, resulting in the water shortage.
Pranghene appealed to the appropriate authorities to work on the pipe to ensure full supply of water in the Prang town.
“It baffles me when I see students with gallons searching for water when they’re supposed to be in class,” he lamented.
The Paramount Chief for Prang in the Pru West District of the Bono East Region, Nana Kwadwo Nyarko III, has made a passionate appeal to President John Dramani Mahama, to channel all funds and resources intended for the construction of new projects in the area into the completion of Prang “Agenda 111” hospital project.
According to him, the project remains a priority among other projects and there is the need for him to continue to create awareness to get the attention of the appropriate authorities.
Nana Nyarko III, who is also the President of Prang House of Chiefs, noted that it would be more needful for the government to suspend every fund allocated for a different project and channel it into the Prang “Agenda 111” hospital project in order to complete it on time.
Nana Kwadwo Nyarko III
Speaking to “The New Trust” newspaper recently, the chief
explained that the project was about health which must not be toyed with at all.
“Without good health, there is nothing you can do as a human being,” he pointed out.
According to Prangmanhene, the completion of the project is not only going to benefit the people of Prang, but also communities like Yeji, Parembo, Abease, Atebubu, Kajeji, Kwame-Danso, among other communities.
President John Mahama
Nana Nyarko III indicated that the hospital is expected to handle special referral cases from the above mentioned towns when it is ready, instead of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital in Kumasi.
He said the people of Prang had been coming to him and expressing worries over the delay in the project, for which reason there is the need for him to continue to lobby through the authorities for the contractors to come to the site of the project.
The chief said he had been always advising them not to resort to the use of demonstrations, but rather continue to use the appropriate medium by visiting him in the palace for him to also channel their concerns through the right channels.
“My people would have organised demonstrations to push government to bring the contractors back to the site of Prang “Agenda 111”, but I have been always advising them that we don’t use force to demand something.
“Ghana is big and every area is seeking a project which we must exercise a little patience for the authorities,” he noted.
Akwasi Boateng, a resident of the area, praised Prangmanhene for his leadership styles for always advising them on good moral principles.
He said Prang is one of the violence-free areas in Ghana, because Nana Nyarko III always advocates peace and development.
He described Prangmanhene as a counsellor, advocator, a development-oriented leader and peacemaker.
According to him, Ghana can be more peaceful if all the chiefs emulate the shining examples of Nana Nyarko III.
The General Overseer of the Caravan of Prayer Outreach Ministry at Gyinyase in the Asokwa Municipality of Ashanti, Apostle Johnson Ackah Braimah, says he feels ashamed that for some years now, Ghana’s elections and by- elections keep on experiencing violence and attacks.
He said Ghanaians should be sound in mind, behave with maturity, and desist from conducting themselves in a “childish” manner, especially during elections.
Apostle Johnson Ackah Braimah
In an interview, Apostle Braimah recounted a series of deaths, violence and attacks in Techiman during the 2020 general election, including the Ayawaso West Wuogon by-election in 2019 and the Ablekuma North rerun this year.
According to him, the electorate must first think and prioritise their safety first since any attempt to defend their party or candidate in an illegal way is risky and needless.
He explained that using violence to cause harm at polling stations would not change anything because the electorate know whom they are going to vote for.
“I know some people who have become paralysed and deformed because they were fighting for their political parties to come to power, but as soon as the parties won power, they were neglected,” he noted.
Apostle Braimah said even those whom their political parties visited and offered something were not enough to take care of them throughout their entire lives.
He said this should be clear indications and warning to the youth that fomenting troubles during elections should be avoided and rather concentrate on their trade.
He warned that it is not about sending military and police to polling stations that would determine the victory of a political party but rather how useful they utilise their four-year electorate mandate whenever they are given power by voters.
Apostle Braimah’s comment has come as the Electoral Commission (EC) prepares to hold another by-elecrion at Akwatia slated for Tuesday, 2nd September 2025, in the Eastern Region.
There were drumming, dancing and chanting in the principal streets of Kadue near Yeji in the Pru East District of the Bono East Region by the Kadue youth in their full support of thier chief, Nana Kwaku Lantah V.
According to the youth, they will not accept and tolerate any act of dictatorship from any traditional jurisdiction.
Nana Kwaku Lantah V.
This paper has been reliably informed that a certain chief has illegally enstooled another person as the chief of Kadue, where Nana Lantah has been the chief for some years now.
This paper has learnt that the Kadue youth have already expressed their bitterness and petitioned the appropriate authorities to intervene before things get out of hands.
“How can one town get two chiefs; this is not done anywhere,” they lamented.
The youth told this paper that failure on the part of the authorities to act on the matter compelled them to demonstrate to show their full support for Nana Kwaku Lantah.
They described Nana Lantah as the embodiment of peace and development-oriented chief whose impact is not only seen at Kadue but outside as well.
Speaking to Nana Kwaku Lantah, he expressed his gratitude to the youth for always collaborating with him.
He advised them not to embark on violent act since he is a peace-lover. “Let’s continue to unite and stay in peace in all our endeavours,” he said.
PYA COMMENDs THE NATIONAL EXECUTIVES FOR GRANTING AMNESTY TO SUSPENDED PARTY MEMBERS
Saturday, 16th August, 2025
The Patriotic Youth Alliance (PYA) warmly commends the National Executives of our great Party for the bold and visionary decision to grant a General Amnesty to all suspended members and those with pending disciplinary cases, as resolved by the National Council at its Emergency Meeting on Friday, 25th July, 2025.
This landmark decision, as communicated by the Acting National Chairman, Mr. Danquah Smith Buttey, is a true testament to the Party’s unwavering commitment to unity, reconciliation, and solidarity. By lifting all suspensions and discontinuing pending disciplinary proceedings, the National Executives have sent a strong signal that our collective strength lies in togetherness, not division.
The PYA believes that this act of magnanimity will not only heal wounds but also reinvigorate the base of our Party as we prepare for the enormous political tasks ahead. It reinforces the principle that while discipline remains a cornerstone of our tradition, reconciliation is equally essential for sustainable growth and victory.
We further commend the directive cautioning against arbitrary suspensions at all levels of the Party, insisting that due process and constitutional procedures must guide disciplinary actions. This safeguard will protect members’ rights, promote fairness, and preserve the integrity of our democratic tradition.
On behalf of the youth and grassroots, the PYA extends our heartfelt appreciation to the National Executives for this reconciliatory step. We pledge our unflinching support in working tirelessly to consolidate the unity of the Party, mobilize our members, and strengthen our collective resolve towards securing victory in the next elections.
The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) and the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (NORAD), in collaboration with OXFAM, have organised a sensitisation workshop for some news editors and senior journalists in the Ashanti Region.
The workshop served as a platform for editors and senior journalists to deepen their understanding of illicit financial flows (IFFs), and also improve their investigative skills on IFF cases.
Participants in a group photograph
The workshop held on Friday, 15th August 2025, at Sunset Hotel in Kumasi, focused on taking the media practitioners through a guide that focuses on how to report on IFFs, Progressive Taxation, Reserve-Based Lending and Domestic Resource Mobilisation.
In her opening remarks, Mrs. Rosemond Ebi-Adwo Aryeetey, Senior Manager of the Media for Democracy and Good Governance Programme at MFWA, stated that the workshop was an opportunity to reshape the guide into a resource that is representative, practical, and impactful.
Mrs. Rosemond Ebi-Adwo Aryeetey
She expressed appreciation to the participants for their insightful interactions and called for their continued collaboration.
In his presentation, Dr. Bishop Akolgo
Dr. Bishop Akolgo making presentation
, Director of Technology Integration Point Ventures and the Lead Consultant for the IFFs reporting guide, emphasised the importance of capacity building and access to credible sources in enabling the media to play its role in promoting transparency and accountability in economic governance.
He also made a range of suggestions for strengthening the guide, including making it a basic resource for general financial reporting rather than investigative work.
On his part, the Managing Editor of “The New Trust” newspaper, who represented the Private Newspapers and Online News Publishers Association of Ghana (PRINPAG), Mr. Isaac Amoah, emphasised that to create awareness on the use of the guide and make it accessible to the media fraternity in Ghana, MFWA has decided to hold the engagement for editors and senior journalists in selected regions.
Mr.Isaac Amoah making a presentation at the workshop
He believes that the guide has come at an appropriate time to help equip journalists with the skills and knowledge to investigate IFFs and tax evasion in Ghana, adding that the guide provides ethical frameworks, legal context and investigative techniques to help the media expose financial crimes that are costing Ghana an estimated $1.4–$3 billion annually, with the goal of promoting accountability and driving change in national development.
“I have reliably been informed that the guide is a comprehensive resource for journalists on how to investigate and report on IFFs, tax evasion, and other related economic issues like progressive taxation and domestic resource mobilisation,” he said.
Besides, it provides journalists with the necessary tools and information to uncover financial crimes and advocate economic justice.
Mr. Amoah, who is also a social policy analyst, indicated that the workshop was part of activities under the project titled: “Tax for Development: Strengthening Civil Society and Media for Fiscal Justice”, funded by NORAD through OXFAM in Ghana.
He, therefore, urged his colleague news editors and senior journalists to make a firm decision to support MFWA and its partners’ efforts at combating IFFs in Africa, especially in Ghana, so as to help save money for the needed development.
He said, “I believe that the guide will serve as a common reference point for our reporters, news editors, among other members working on IFFs. I hope this guide will ensure that every journalist or media house is on the same page so as to avoid misinformation and disinformation regarding reporting on IFFs.”
“Let’s all continue to remember and stick to the ethics of the journalism profession. This is the easiest way of ensuring balance or fair reportage devoid of inaccuracies and malice,” he added.
He, however, commended MFWA for, first of all, organising training workshops for news editors and senior journalists, including those in the Ashanti Region.
Besides, the foundation deserves commendation for following it up with a guide to make the work of both reporters and news editors working on IFFs-related issues smoother and easier.
The Bar Council of England and Wales and the Commonwealth Lawyers Association expresses serious concern over the suspension from office on 22 April 2025 of the Chief Justice of Ghana, Her Ladyship Justice Gertrude A.E.S. Torkornoo who was appointed the Chief Justice of the Republic of Ghana on 12 June 2023 by former President Nana Addo Dankwah Akufo-Addo.
The existence of an independent and impartial judiciary is one of the cardinal features and bedrock of any country governed by the rule of law and Ghana has for several years displayed a strong commitment to the rule of law. By virtue of its membership of the Commonwealth, Ghana has committed to the shared fundamental values and principles of the Commonwealth, including, crucially, the maintenance of an independent and impartial judiciary. Any measure or action taken by the Executive which is capable of being seen as impacting an independent judiciary is a matter of serious concern.
As of 4th July 2025, the Chief Justice has filed a lawsuit at the ECOWAS Court of Justice, challenging the constitutionality of her suspension.
This follows earlier domestic challenges in which the Chief Justice raised concerns about procedural fairness, judicial independence, and compliance with constitutional safeguards.
The Commonwealth Charter is clear in its statement on this issue. Ghana is of course, a full signatory to that Charter:
“we support an independent, impartial, honest and competent judiciary and recognise that an independent, effective and competent legal system is integral to upholding the rule of law, engendering public confidence and dispensing justice.”
The Commonwealth (Latimer House) Principles on the Accountability of and the Relationship between the Three Branches of Government (2003), which form part of the Commonwealth fundamental values state that disciplinary proceedings which might lead to the removal of a judicial officer should include appropriate safeguards to ensure fairness, that is to say, the right to be fully informed of the charges against them, to be represented at any hearing, to make a full defence and to be judged by an independent and impartial tribunal.
We reiterate the serious concerns expressed in the joint statement of the Commonwealth Lawyers Association, the Commonwealth Magistrates’ and Judges’ Association, and the Ghana Bar Association, and we record with regret:
a. The decision to continue to suspend the Chief Justice which prima facie is in clear breach of Ghana’s Executive’s constitutional duties and the principles underpinning them which require that judges should be subject to suspension or removal only for reasons of incapacity or stated misbehaviour that clearly renders them unfit to discharge their duties;
b. We respectfully remind and refer to the Constitution of the Republic of Ghana at article 146 which states:
A Justice of the Superior Court or a Chairman of a Regional Tribunal shall not be removed from office except for stated misbehaviour or incompetence or on ground of inability to perform the functions of his office arising from infirmity of body or mind.
c. The decision of the investigating committee/authority to permit petitioners to use witnesses instead of attending themselves to answer questions on their petitions against the Chief Justice; that does not follow the rules and norms of due process; and
d. The decision to deny the Chief Justice’s legal representative the respect required when attending the hearings of the investigating committee, contrary to the Latimer House Principles, which underline the duty to ensure fair and just process; and
e. The delay in the disciplinary measures which should have been resolved in a timely manner in pursuance of the importance of upholding the rule of law, natural justice and the Constitution of Ghana.
With pressing concern, we therefore call upon the President of Ghana and the Executive government of Ghana to:
Immediately and without delay, reinstate the Chief Justice of Ghana to her Office, consistent with both the hitherto strong attachment to the rule of law demonstrated by Ghana and also, the constitutional duties incumbent upon them; and
Afford the Chief Justice due and fair process in the investigation and determination of the disciplinary matters brought against her including (but not limited to) full and transparent access to that process by her legal representatives; and
Provide clear and transparent rules of procedure to guide the disciplinary process which must include the time frame within which the investigating committee must conclude the disciplinary process against the Chief Justice, without any further delay and communicate that decision of that process to all concerned in upholding the rule of law in Ghana.
14th August 2025
Commonwealth Lawyers Association (CLA)
The Bar Council of England and Wales
NOTE TO EDITORS:
The Commonwealth Lawyers Association is an international non-profit organisation which exists to promote and maintain the rule of law throughout the Commonwealth by ensuring that an independent and efficient legal profession, with the highest standards of ethics and integrity, serves the people of the Commonwealth. commonwealthlawyers.com
The Bar Council represents approximately 17,000 barristers in England and Wales. It is also the Approved Regulator for the Bar and discharges its regulatory functions through the independent Bar Standards Board. A strong and independent Bar exists to serve the public and is crucial to the administration of justice and upholding the rule of law.
The Bar Council of England and Wales and the Commonwealth Lawyers Association statement on the suspension of the Chief Justice of Ghana
The Bar Council of England and Wales and the Commonwealth Lawyers Association expresses serious concern over the suspension from office on 22 April 2025 of the Chief Justice of Ghana, Her Ladyship Justice Gertrude A.E.S. Torkornoo who was appointed the Chief Justice of the Republic of Ghana on 12 June 2023 by former President Nana Addo Dankwah Akufo-Addo.
The existence of an independent and impartial judiciary is one of the cardinal features and bedrock of any country governed by the rule of law and Ghana has for several years displayed a strong commitment to the rule of law. By virtue of its membership of the Commonwealth,
Ghana has committed to the shared fundamental values and principles of the Commonwealth, including, crucially, the maintenance of an independent and impartial judiciary. Any measure or action taken by the Executive which is capable of being seen as impacting an independent judiciary is a matter of serious concern. As of 4th July 2025, the Chief Justice has filed a lawsuit at the ECOWAS Court of Justice, challenging the constitutionality of her suspension. This follows earlier domestic challenges in which the Chief Justice raised concerns about procedural fairness, judicial independence, and compliance with constitutional safeguards.
The Commonwealth Charter is clear in its statement on this issue. Ghana is of course, a full signatory to that Charter:
“we support an independent, impartial, honest and competent judiciary and recognise that an independent, effective and competent legal system is integral to upholding the rule of law, engendering public confidence and dispensing justice.”
The Commonwealth (Latimer House) Principles on the Accountability of and the Relationship between the Three Branches of Government (2003), which form part of the Commonwealth fundamental values state that disciplinary proceedings which might lead to the removal of a judicial officer should include appropriate safeguards to ensure fairness, that is to say, the right to be fully informed of the charges against them, to be represented at any hearing, to make a full defence and to be judged by an independent and impartial tribunal.
We reiterate the serious concerns expressed in the joint statement of the Commonwealth Lawyers Association, the Commonwealth Magistrates’ and Judges’ Association, and the Ghana Bar Association, and we record with regret:
a. The decision to continue to suspend the Chief Justice which prima facie is in clear breach of Ghana’s Executive’s constitutional duties and the principles underpinning them which require that judges should be subject to suspension or removal only for reasons of incapacity or stated misbehaviour that clearly renders them unfit to discharge their duties;
b. We respectfully remind and refer to the Constitution of the Republic of Ghana at article 146 which states:
A Justice of the Superior Court or a Chairman of a Regional Tribunal shall not be removed from office except for stated misbehaviour or incompetence or on ground of inability to perform the functions of his office arising from infirmity of body or mind.
c. The decision of the investigating committee/authority to permit petitioners to use witnesses instead of attending themselves to answer questions on their petitions against the Chief Justice; that does not follow the rules and norms of due process; and
d. The decision to deny the Chief Justice’s legal representative the respect required when attending the hearings of the investigating committee, contrary to the Latimer House Principles, which underline the duty to ensure fair and just process; and
e. The delay in the disciplinary measures which should have been resolved in a timely manner in pursuance of the importance of upholding the rule of law, natural justice and the Constitution of Ghana.
President John Mahama and CJ Gertrude Torkornoo
With pressing concern, we therefore call upon the President of Ghana and the Executive government of Ghana to:
Immediately and without delay, reinstate the Chief Justice of Ghana to her Office, consistent with both the hitherto strong attachment to the rule of law demonstrated by Ghana and also, the constitutional duties incumbent upon them; and
Afford the Chief Justice due and fair process in the investigation and determination of the disciplinary matters brought against her including (but not limited to) full and transparent access to that process by her legal representatives; and
Provide clear and transparent rules of procedure to guide the disciplinary process which must include the time frame within which the investigating committee must conclude the disciplinary process against the Chief Justice, without any further delay and communicate that decision of that process to all concerned in upholding the rule of law in Ghana.
14th August 2025
Commonwealth Lawyers Association (CLA)
The Bar Council of England and Wales
NOTE TO EDITORS:
The Commonwealth Lawyers Association is an international non-profit organisation which exists to promote and maintain the rule of law throughout the Commonwealth by ensuring that an independent and efficient legal profession, with the highest standards of ethics and integrity, serves the people of the Commonwealth. commonwealthlawyers.com
The Bar Council represents approximately 17,000 barristers in England and Wales. It is also the Approved Regulator for the Bar and discharges its regulatory functions through the independent Bar Standards Board. A strong and independent Bar exists to serve the public and is crucial to the administration of justice and upholding the rule of law.
President John Dramani Mahama has announced the establishment of a Children’s Support Fund to cater for the children of the eight victims of the August 6 helicopter crash.
He revealed that Stanbic Bank has provided an initial seed capital of GHC500,000 to kickstart the initiative.
Paying tribute to the deceased, President Mahama described the crash as a national tragedy that has “cast its shadow over the heart of Ghana.”
Speaking at the funeral ceremony for six of the victims on Friday, August 15, he said the fund would cover the education of the victims’ children from primary school through to the university level.
He pledged that the fund would be sustained through annual public reporting and would include channels for contributions from the public and international partners.
Commending Stanbic Bank for its support, the President stated:
“The Fund for the children of the victims of the August 6, as has officially been named, will cover education from primary through to university or technical training, healthcare including medical insurance, specialised care where required, and welfare support, clothing, shelter, and special living expenses.
I wish to thank Stanbic, which has opened an account with an initial contribution of GHC500,000. The government will make an immediate seed contribution to this Fund. And will operationalise and publish a detailed framework of the Children’s Support Fund within the next 30 days.”
Two of the victims — Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, and Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator, Alhaji Limuna Muniru Mohammed — were buried on August 10.
The remaining six — Defence Minister Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, Samuel Aboagye, National Democratic Congress (NDC) Vice Chairman Dr. Samuel Sarpong, Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala, Flying Officer Manin Twum-Ampadu, and Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah — were laid to rest on August 15.
Below is the full tribute by President John Dramani Mahama
On Wednesday, August 6th, 2025, our nation awoke to a tragedy that would forever cast its shadow over the heart of Ghana.
A Ghana Armed Forces helicopter, carrying some of our most dedicated public servants and gallant military personnel, went down in the Ashanti Region. In a single, cruel moment, eight bright lights in our national life were extinguished.
It is difficult to put into words the weight of such loss. The grief we feel is not only the sorrow of individuals but the collective mourning of a people. Ghana has lost leaders whose work touched every corner of our Republic — leaders whose service was not measured in days, but in their impact and the lives they touched.
For me, this is not only a moment of national tragedy but also personal heartbreak. These were not just colleagues in public service; they were brothers in arms, trusted advisors, and friends whose counsel and loyalty I valued beyond
measure.
Theirs was a journey of duty. On that fateful day, they were in active service to the Republic, pursuing assignments vital to our people’s safety, security, and progress.
They did not seek recognition or applause; they were doing what they had always done — giving of themselves, without hesitation, for the good of Ghana.
That is the nature of accurate service. It is often quiet, often unseen, but always driven by love for country and a deep sense of responsibility to one’s fellow citizens. Their final act was one of service, which is how they will be remembered.
Among those we lost were:
• Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, Minister for Defence — a trusted friend, a man of sharp intellect and deep conviction. As Minister, he began bold reforms to modernize our Armed Forces, enhance their capabilities, and uphold the highest standards of professionalism. His energy, clarity of vision, and patriotism were unmatched.
• Hon. Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, Minister for Environment, Science and Technology — passionate, eloquent, and deeply committed to protecting Ghana’s environment while advancing scientific innovation. He believed the fight for our planet’s future was also the fight for Ghana’s future.
• Alhaji Mohammad Muniru Limuna, Deputy National Security Coordinator —calm, discreet, and courageous. His work, much of it unseen, played a vital role in safeguarding the peace and stability of our Republic.
• Samuel Sarpong, Vice Chairman of the National Democratic Congress — a man of humility and loyalty, respected by colleagues and opponents alike. He was a tireless organizer and a faithful servant of our democracy.
• Samuel Aboagye — A young and promising politician, who served as Deputy Director General of NADMO with dedication and pride. He loved and cherished the opportunity to serve his country wholeheartedly.
• Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala, Flying Officer Manaen Twum Ampadu and Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah — The three gallant crew members of the Ghana Armed Forces were disciplined, highly skilled airmen whose lives were defined by the military values of honour, courage, and commitment. They were the silent guardians of our skies, ensuring the safety of every mission they undertook. Each of these men had a story. Each had a family they cherished, a vision they pursued, and a heart
that beat with love for Ghana.
I recall many private moments — late-night calls to discuss pressing matters of state, quiet words of encouragement before a difficult decision, shared laughter in moments of relief after challenges overcome.
They were not only men of duty, but men of warmth, kindness, and humanity. They believed in the Ghana we are building — a nation of opportunity, justice, and unity.
Their absence leaves a void in our leadership and my heart. But the values they lived by — integrity, humility, loyalty — will remain a guiding light for all who follow in their footsteps.
The temptation to ask “Why?” is strong in moments like this. But even as we seek answers, we must remember that unity is the most accurate way to honour them.
This is not a time for division or speculation. It is a time to support each other, comfort the grieving, and renew our shared commitment to the ideals they stood for.
The Government of Ghana has ordered a complete and transparent investigation into the cause of the crash. We owe it to their memory — and to every Ghanaian who serves — to ensure that lessons are learned, and such a tragedy is never repeated. Though their voices have fallen silent, their legacy will endure. It will be seen in the stronger Armed Forces they helped shape, the environmental protections they fought for, the security measures they championed, and the democratic institutions they strengthened.
May their stories inspire future generations to serve with the same courage, humility, and dedication.
On behalf of a grateful nation, I extend my deepest sympathies to their families, friends, and all whose lives they touched.
May the Almighty God grant them eternal rest. May He heal the broken hearts of those they leave behind.
And may Ghana — the nation for which they lived and died — remain forever worthy of their sacrifice. Source:Leticia Osei
Apostle Kwadwo Kwarteng, founder and leader of The Bride of Christ Church International, has called on political leaders and their followers to refrain from politicizing the recent helicopter crash that claimed the lives of eight gallant individuals, including two cabinet ministers, at Asikaman near Obuasi.
The tragic incident occurred on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, when a Ghana Armed Forces helicopter carrying three crew members and five passengers crashed in a thick forest near Adansi Akrofum in the Ashanti Region.
Apostle Kwadwo Kwarteng
Apostle Kwarteng emphasized the need for Ghanaians to come together during this period of national mourning and avoid politicizing the tragedy.
He, also underscored the importance of putting proper safety measures in place to prevent such incidents in the Source:Kofi Adade
Ghana, in a solemn and emotional ceremony on Friday, August 15, laid to rest six of the eight victims of the August 6, 2025, helicopter crash.
The burial took place at the Military Cemetery in Tse Addo, Greater Accra Region, drawing government officials, the military high command, bereaved families, and mourners from across the country.
Earlier in the day, an interfaith funeral service was held at Black Star Square, where tears flowed freely as tributes were paid to the fallen.
In his address, President John Dramani Mahama announced the creation of an Educational Children’s Support Fund to cater for the schooling of the victims’ children from primary to university level. He also conferred posthumous promotions on three Ghana Air Force personnel — Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala, Flying Officer Manin Twum-Ampadu, and Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah.
President Mahama, Vice President Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, bereaved families, the Ghana Armed Forces, government officials, the National Democratic Congress (NDC), and other dignitaries laid wreaths in memory of the fallen at the Military Cemetery.
The farewell was marked with full military honours, including performances by the Ghana Air Force and Ghana Armed Forces bands.
Two of the victims — Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, and Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator, Alhaji Limuna Muniru Mohammed — were buried on August 10.
The six laid to rest on August 15 were: Defence Minister Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, Samuel Aboagye, National Democratic Congress (NDC) Vice Chairman Dr. Samuel Sarpong, Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala, Flying Officer Manin Twum-Ampadu, and Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah. Source:Leticia Osei
