Mahama declares 3-days of national mourning for victims of helicopter crash

By Francis Kobena Tandoh

The John Mahama-led government has directed three days of national mourning following the tragic death of eight government officials, beginning August 7, according to a statement from the presidency late Wednesday.

The statement, signed by Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Spokesperson to the President and Minister for Government Communications, announced that President John Dramani Mahama has suspended all his activities for the week.

“President John Dramani Mahama has suspended all his scheduled activities and programs for the rest of the week, following Wednesday’s national tragedy involving eight persons who died in a helicopter crash. There will be three days of mourning starting Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025,” read the statement.

The government has also directed that all flags must fly at half-mast until further notice. Enditem

Source: Ghana Eye Report

Find the statement from the Presidency Communications below:

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