Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia on Saturday, August 9, paid a visit to President John Dramani Mahama at his private residence to offer condolences following the deaths of two ministers of state and six other officials in the August 6 military helicopter crash.
Accompanied by officials of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and members of the previous government, Dr. Bawumia expressed his deepest sympathies to President Mahama, the bereaved families, and the entire nation, describing the tragedy as a devastating loss for Ghana.
He also visited the family of the late Defence Minister, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, to personally convey his condolences.
The visit came on the same day as the Evening of Reflections and Memorial Service for the victims, held at the Forecourt of the State House in Accra.
Meanwhile, the government has announced burial arrangements for the two Muslim victims — Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation and MP for Tamale Central, and Alhaji Limuna Muniru Mohammed, Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator.
In line with Islamic tradition, Janazah prayers will be held today, Sunday, August 10, at 2:00 p.m. at the Forecourt of the State House, followed by burial at 2:30 p.m. at the Military Cemetery in Accra.
A larger inter-denominational state funeral for the remaining six victims will take place on Friday, August 15, 2025, at the Black Star Square, giving the nation an opportunity to collectively honour their service and sacrifice.
