Six helicopter crash victims buried

Six of Ghana’s fallen heroes have been laid to rest today, Friday, 15 at the Military Cemetery in Tse Addo, Greater Accra Region.
The ceremony, steeped in emotion and national pride, drew government officials, senior military officers, bereaved families, and mourners from across the country, all gathered to honour the lives lost in the tragic helicopter crash of 6 August.
The burial followed an interfaith funeral service held earlier at Black Star Square, where the nation paused to reflect and pay tribute.
Wreaths were laid by loved ones and dignitaries in memory of the victims, whose sacrifice has left a lasting imprint on Ghana’s collective conscience.
Those laid to rest included Dr Edward Omane Boamah, Minister for Defence; Samuel Aboagye; Dr Samuel Sarpong, Vice Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC); Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala; Flying Officer Manaen Twum-Ampadu; and Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah.
President John Dramani Mahama, in a moving address, paid tribute to the victims and announced the creation of a Support Fund for their children.
He also declared that the Ghana Armed Forces personnel who died in the crash would receive posthumous promotions, recognising their service and sacrifice.
Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala has been promoted to Wing Commander, Flying Officer Manaen Twum-Ampadu to Flight Lieutenant, and Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah to Flight Sergeant.
The Chief of Defence Staff will oversee the ceremonial presentation of the new insignias to their families.
President Mahama emphasised that these promotions are not merely symbolic, but a reflection of the honour these officers have earned.
He added that the benefits due to their families would be aligned with the new ranks.
Two other victims of the crash, Dr Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, and Alhaji Limuna Muniru Mohammed, Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator, were buried on 10 August.