The Chamber of Bulk Oil Distributors (CBOD) has laid flowers in honour of the eight gallant lives lost in the recent Ghana Armed Forces helicopter crash. The solemn tribute on Monday, August 11, was part of nationwide activities to mourn the deceased and stand in solidarity with their families.
The nation has been in deep grief since August 6, when a Ghana Armed Forces Z-9 helicopter crashed, killing all eight people on board, including two cabinet ministers. In response, the government declared a three-day national mourning period beginning Thursday, August 7, with all national flags flying at half-mast in honour of the victims.
The flower-laying ceremony, which is ongoing at the Jubilee House in Accra, has drawn a steady stream of mourners from across the country. The act symbolises the collective sorrow of the nation and the enduring respect for the service and sacrifice of the deceased.
Those honoured were:
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Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, Minister of Defence
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Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, Minister for Environment, Science and Technology
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Muniru Mohammed, Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator
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Samuel Aboagye, Former Parliamentary Candidate
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Samuel Sarpong, Vice Chairman of the NDC
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Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala, Military Officer
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Flying Officer Manin Twum-Ampadu, Military Officer
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Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah, Military Officer
A state funeral is scheduled for Friday, August 15, 2025, at the Black Star Square, with an inter-denominational service to offer the nation a final opportunity to pay its last respects to these distinguished individuals who died while serving Ghana.
