Mahama Honors Heroes of Ashanti Helicopter Crash
President John Dramani Mahama has expressed deep appreciation to the residents of Adansi Brofoyeduru in the Ashanti Region, who played a vital role in recovering the bodies of the eight people who died in the helicopter crash on August 6, 2025. The tragic incident claimed the lives of Defence Minister Dr. Peter Omane Boamah, Environment Minister Murtala Mohammed, and six others who were en route to Obuasi for the launch of the Responsible Cooperative Mining Programme. In recognition of the bravery and dedication of the youth who assisted in the recovery efforts, the President presented them with ₵100,000 and plaques to immortalize their heroic contributions. At a durbar in the community, NDC National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketia conveyed the President’s gratitude, saying: “One day when your children see the plaques, they will be glad to know their parents helped recover […]