By Francis Kobena Tandoh
The government will hold a memorial service for the victims of Wednesday’s helicopter tragedy at the forecourt of the State House on Saturday evening, according to the presidency.
In a broadcast to the nation on Thursday, a day after the Z9 military helicopter crash, President John Dramani Mahama announced that the service will be in honour of the eight victims of the helicopter crash.
“On Saturday, 9th August at 5.00 pm, the nation will gather at the forecourt of the State House for an Evening of Reflection and Memorial in honour of our departed colleagues,” said President Mahama.
Books of condolence will be opened simultaneously at the Ministry of Defence, the Ministry of Environment, Science and Technology, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ghana Armed Forces Headquarters, the National Democratic Congress headquarters, and the head office of NADMO, from Sunday, 10th August to Thursday, 14th August 2025.
On Friday, 15th August, an inter-denominational state funeral will be held for the eight heroes at the Black Star Square.
A model Z9 chopper belonging to the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) crashed near the Ashanti regional (provincial) town of Obuasi in the south of the country, killing all eight on board.
The military helicopter took off from the capital city, Accra, at 9.12 am local time to the gold mining town of Obuasi. On board were 3 crew members and five passengers, including the country’s defense and environment ministers. Enditem
Source: Ghana Eye Report
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