A solemn state funeral service was held yesterday (August 15) at the Independence Square in Accra for the eight officials who tragically died in a military helicopter crash on August 6, 2025.
The ceremony, attended by the nation’s leadership and thousands of mourners, served as a tribute to the fallen heroes who perished in the line of duty.
The interfaith service was a final farewell to the victims, who included Defence Minister Dr. Edward Omane Boamah and Environment Minister Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed.
Also honored were Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator Alhaji Muniru Mohammed, NDC Vice Chairman Dr. Samuel Sarpong, former parliamentary candidate Samuel Aboagye, and three Ghana Air Force crew members: Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala, Flying Officer Manaen Twum Ampadu, and Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah.
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The ceremony drew a diverse gathering of dignitaries, including President John Dramani Mahama, Vice President Naana Jane Opoku Agyeman, former Presidents John Agyekum Kufuor and Nana Akufo-Addo, and other high-ranking government officials.
Military leaders, members of the diplomatic corps, traditional rulers, and grieving family members were also in attendance, united in sorrow.
Following the state funeral, the caskets of six of the victims were taken in a procession to the Military Cemetery at Tse Addo, where they were interred with full military honours, including a gun salute.
The bodies of Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed and Alhaji Muniru Mohammed, who were both Muslim, had been laid to rest on August 10 in accordance with Islamic rites.
The national day of mourning concluded with a strong message of unity and solidarity in the face of the tragedy.
Below are some pictures of the ceremony by MyJoyOnline Photojournalist Samuel Moore.
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