President John Dramani Mahama has introduced {that a} state funeral shall be held on Friday, August 15 on the Black Star Sq. for the eight individuals who died in final week’s tragic navy helicopter crash.
Forward of the funeral, a nationwide mourning programme shall be noticed. Books of condolence shall be opened at chosen authorities establishments and occasion places of work from Sunday, August 10 to Thursday, August 14, whereas a nationwide memorial service is scheduled for Saturday, August 9 at 5 p.m. on the forecourt of the State Home.
The President described the crash as a nationwide catastrophe and a private loss, noting that the victims have been high-ranking officers who had devoted their lives to public service.
The deceased embody Edward Omane Boamah, Minister for Defence, and Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, Minister for Atmosphere, Science, Expertise and Innovation, who was additionally the Member of Parliament for Tamale Central.
Additionally killed have been Alhaji Muniru Mohammed Limuna, Appearing Deputy Nationwide Safety Coordinator; Samuel Sarpong, Vice-Chairman of the Nationwide Democratic Congress (NDC); Samuel Aboagye, a Deputy Director Common at NADMO; and three Ghana Air Power personnel—Squadron Chief Peter Bafemi Anala, Flying Officer Manaen Twum Ampadu, and Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah.
President Mahama mentioned an investigative board of enquiry had been set as much as decide the reason for the crash.
He confirmed that each the flight knowledge recorder and cockpit voice recorder had been recovered to help the investigation.
“All eight our bodies have been retrieved,” he added, assuring the general public that the federal government was working intently with the households to make sure correct identification and dignified burial preparations.
He known as on residents to chorus from politicising the incident and as an alternative give attention to honouring the reminiscence of these misplaced.
“It is a time for unity and reflection,” he mentioned.
President Mahama supplied prayers for the departed and requested Ghanaians to face collectively on this time of nationwide grief.
