Ghana has honoured the memory of the eight individuals who lost their lives in the Ghana Armed Forces helicopter crash of August 6, 2025, with a National Inter-Faith Memorial Service celebrating their service, sacrifice and lasting contributions to the nation.
Held at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) on Thursday, August 6, the ceremony marked exactly one year since the tragic crash that claimed the lives of senior government officials, security personnel and public servants while they were on official duty.
The service brought together government officials, religious leaders, traditional authorities, members of the Ghana Armed Forces, families of the deceased and other dignitaries in a solemn moment of remembrance.
Nation Pays Tribute
The memorial honoured eight individuals who died when a Ghana Armed Forces Z-9 helicopter crashed in the Adansi Akrofuom District of the Ashanti Region while travelling from Accra on official assignment.
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Those remembered included:
- Dr. Edward Kofi Omane Boamah, Minister for Defence
- Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation
- Alhaji Muniru Mohammed, Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator
- Dr. Samuel Sarpong, former Ashanti Regional Minister
- Samuel Aboagye, former NDC parliamentary candidate
- Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala
- Flying Officer Manaen Twum Ampadu
- Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah
Honouring Service and Sacrifice
Religious leaders offered prayers for the bereaved families while encouraging Ghanaians to uphold the values of patriotism, dedication and selfless service demonstrated by the deceased.
Speakers described the victims as public servants whose commitment to national duty continues to inspire the country.
Legacy Lives On
One year after the tragedy, the memorial served as a reminder of the sacrifices made by those who dedicate their lives to public service.
The ceremony also reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to preserving the legacy of the eight individuals whose contributions to national development continue to be recognised and remembered.
