Former First Woman of the Republic of Ghana, Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic helicopter crash that occurred on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, claiming the lives of a number of Ghanaians, together with personnel of the Ghana Armed Forces.
In a heartfelt assertion issued on Thursday, Nana Konadu described the incident as “a tragic loss for your entire nation,” extending her condolences to the bereaved households, the federal government, and the individuals of Ghana.
“It’s with deep sorrow that I mourn with the households, authorities and other people of Ghana on the unhappy lack of lives within the tragic helicopter incident,” she mentioned. “Their loss is a tragic one for your entire nation and certainly the worldwide neighborhood, lots of whom might have interfaced with a few of the departed.”
The previous First Woman, who can also be the spouse of late President Jerry John Rawlings, acknowledged the sacrifices made by the fallen officers, notably these from the Ghana Armed Forces who, she famous, died in lively service to the nation.
“My sympathies go additionally to the officers and males of the Ghana Armed Forces who’ve misplaced males who have been on obligation for God and nation,” she said.
Nana Konadu concluded her message with a prayer for divine energy and luxury for the grieving households and the nation at giant, including, “Could the Lord give us all energy and fortitude to mourn throughout this sorrowful time. I pray that the souls of the departed relaxation in everlasting glory.”
The reason for the helicopter crash stays underneath investigation by the related authorities. The incident has despatched shockwaves throughout the nation, with many outstanding figures and establishments becoming a member of in nationwide mourning.
This message from Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings provides to the refrain of tributes pouring in for the victims of what’s being described as one of many nation’s most tragic aviation incidents in recent times
