Livestream: Gov’t holds interfaith memorial service for victims of August 6 helicopter crash
The government is holding a national inter-faith memorial service in honour of the eight people who lost their lives in the August 6, 2025 helicopter crash.
A national interfaith memorial service is underway in Accra to commemorate the eight individuals who perished in the August 6, 2025 helicopter accident. President John Mahama, Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, government representatives, families of the deceased, and mourners gather at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) to pay their respects.
The tragic crash took the lives of Defence Minister Dr Edward Kofi Omane-Boamah and seven others, including military personnel and civilians, as the aircraft en route to the Ashanti Region to aid in the battle against illegal mining. The Ghana Armed Forces reported that the Z9 helicopter from the Ghana Air Force, carrying three crew members and five passengers, departed from Accra at 0912 GMT on the fateful day, only to crash in a wooded area near Adansi Sikaman, Ashanti Region.
The fiery wreckage of the aircraft prompted an outpouring of grief from political figures, government bodies, and the general public. The memorial service aims to honor the lives and legacies of those lost and provide solace to their families a year after the devastating incident. Viewers can tune in to witness the live service below.
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