President John Dramani Mahama has confirmed that each the black field and cockpit voice recorder from the navy helicopter that crashed this week have been recovered and are presently being analysed as a part of a full investigation into the reason for the tragedy.
Talking throughout a nationwide tackle, President Mahama stated a board of enquiry had been set as much as lead the investigation, assuring the general public that the method could be thorough and clear.
The crash claimed the lives of eight individuals, together with two cupboard ministers Edward Omane Boamah, Minister for Defence, and Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, Minister for Atmosphere, Science, Know-how and Innovation, who additionally served because the Member of Parliament for Tamale Central.
Different victims have been Alhaji Muniru Mohammed Limuna, Performing Deputy Nationwide Safety Coordinator; Samuel Sarpong, Vice-Chairman of the Nationwide Democratic Congress (NDC); Samuel Aboagye, Deputy Director Common of NADMO; and three Ghana Air Pressure personnel: Squadron Chief Peter Bafemi Anala, Flying Officer Manaen Twum Ampadu, and Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah.
“All eight our bodies have been recovered,” the President stated, including that authorities groups have been working intently with the bereaved households on identification and remaining funeral preparations.
As a part of nationwide mourning, a memorial service will probably be held on Saturday, August 9 at 5 p.m. on the forecourt of the State Home, adopted by a state funeral on Friday, August 15 on the Black Star Sq..
Books of condolence will probably be opened from Sunday, August 10 to Thursday, August 14 at key authorities and occasion places of work.
President Mahama referred to as on residents to remain united in grief and keep away from divisive commentary.
“Allow us to honour these nationwide heroes with dignity and goal. Their service mustn’t ever be forgotten,” he stated.
