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Helicopter Makes Emergency Landing Near Obuasi

Another helicopter has been forced to make an emergency landing at Mensonso, near Obuasi in the Adansi District of the Ashanti Region. The Member of Parliament for Adansi Akrofuom, Joseph Azumah, confirmed the incident, which he believes occurred around 11 a.m. Mr. Azumah explained that the aircraft was travelling from Accra to Chiraa in the Sunyani West District of the Bono Region when the pilot diverted due to poor weather conditions, which made it unsafe to continue the journey. “Continuing the trip would have posed serious risks,” the MP noted. Landing Near Recent Crash Site The emergency landing took place close to Adansi Brofoyedur — the same area where eight people recently died in a helicopter crash. With soldiers still stationed at the earlier crash site, they quickly moved to Mensonso to assess the situation. Although the exact number of […]

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GHAPEA Donates 100 Chairs to Nima Police Clearance Section

The Ghana Association of Private Employment Agencies (GHAPEA) has donated 100 plastic chairs to the Nima Police Criminal Clearance Section at the Headquarters Annex, enhancing comfort and service delivery for the public. Speaking at the handover ceremony, GHAPEA Executive Member Abdul Rasheed Mohammed said the gesture forms part of the association’s corporate social responsibility. “The Police play a critical role in ensuring safety and order. This is just the first phase of our support, and we’re ready to assist them further in the coming days,” he noted. Boosting Public Service Efficiency The donation will primarily benefit the waiting area where the public applies for police clearance certificates — official documents confirming an individual’s criminal record status. These certificates are essential for visa applications, employment opportunities, and other legal processes. Mr. Mohammed also called on individuals and organizations to support the […]

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Tima Kumkum Leads G6PD Awareness Drive in Canada

The Tima Kumkum Foundation, in partnership with the SYA Black Empowerment Network (Canada), hosted a G6PD awareness program on Sunday, August 10, 2025, at St. Matthias Anglican Church in Toronto, Etobicoke, Canada. The event brought together participants from diverse backgrounds eager to learn about Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency, its risks, and effective management strategies. Tima Kumkum’s Mission Ghanaian media personality and philanthropist Tima Kumkum traveled from Ghana to lead the conversation. She explained that her foundation’s core mission is to raise global awareness of G6PD deficiency. Over time, the foundation has expanded its work to also champion women’s empowerment, girl-child education, and support for underprivileged communities. In her engaging presentation, Tima combined medical facts with personal passion, explaining the science behind G6PD deficiency in clear, relatable terms. She stressed the need for early testing and encouraged attendees to share the […]

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Ghana Envoy Urges Churches to Unite After Helicopter Crash

The Office of the Presidential Envoy for Interfaith and Ecumenical Relations has urged church leaders to deepen spiritual collaboration for national unity, direction, and healing following the recent military helicopter crash that killed senior government officials, military officers, and party executives. In a statement on Sunday, Presidential Envoy Elvis Afriyie Ankrah, speaking on behalf of President John Dramani Mahama, thanked Christian leaders for their prayers and moral guidance, calling their contribution to Ghana’s civic and spiritual life “indispensable.” Call for Responsible Prophecies Afriyie Ankrah invited prophets, pastors, and other clergy to formally submit any prophecy or spiritual insight of national significance — especially those concerning political leaders, governance, security, or public stability — to his office for review and possible escalation. He said this was in the “spirit of responsibility, discernment, and stewardship over the nation’s destiny.” Prayers for the […]

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IMANI Africa Blames Gov’t for Ghana Helicopter Crash

Franklin Cudjoe, President of IMANI Africa, has criticized the former Akufo-Addo administration in the wake of the August 6 helicopter crash that killed eight people, including two cabinet ministers. The victims included: Defence Minister Dr Edward Omane Boamah Environment Minister Dr Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed Six others, among them military personnel They were traveling to Obuasi for the launch of the Responsible Co-operative Mining and Skills Development Programme (COMSDEP) — an initiative aimed at combating illegal mining — when the aircraft crashed in the Adansi Akrofuom District of the Ashanti Region. Cudjoe Points to Years of Missed Action In an interview with Channel One TV on August 10, Cudjoe expressed deep condolences to the bereaved families but stressed that policy inaction on illegal mining (galamsey) over the past five to seven years played a role in the tragedy’s chain of events. […]

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Opoku-Agyemang Prays for Ghana Crash Victims’ Families

Vice President and Chair of the Ghana Armed Forces Council, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has extended heartfelt prayers and condolences to the families of the eight victims of last Wednesday’s military helicopter crash. Her remarks came after chairing an emergency meeting of the Armed Forces Council, convened to discuss the tragic incident and address other pressing matters affecting the Ghana Armed Forces. Following the meeting, members of the Council, joined by several government officials, visited the family home of the late Minister for Defence to personally offer their support and comfort. Professor Opoku-Agyemang emphasised the need for national unity and collective strength during this period of mourning. “We extend our deepest condolences to the bereaved families and pray for strength, comfort, and peace during this period of national mourning,” she said. The helicopter crash, which occurred on August 6, 2025, […]

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Burial Rites for Two Muslim Victims of Ghana Crash

The burial rites for two Muslim victims of the tragic August 6, 2025, military helicopter crash — Dr. Ibrahim Muhammed Murtala and Alhaji Munir Limuna Mohammed — will be performed today, Sunday, August 10, 2025, in Accra. In keeping with Islamic tradition and customs, the Janazah prayers will take place at 2:00 p.m. at the Forecourt of the State House. The burial will follow immediately at 2:30 p.m. at the Military Cemetery. Dr. Murtala, the late Minister for Environment, Technology and Innovation, and Alhaji Limuna, the Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator, were among the eight people who tragically lost their lives when a Ghana Air Force helicopter crashed at Adansi-Brofoyedu in the Adansi Akrofuom District of the Ashanti Region on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. Their passing, along with six others, has been described as a profound loss for both the […]

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Bawumia Praised for Statesmanship After Ghana Crash

Former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has been widely praised by Ghanaians for showing leadership qualities reminiscent of the late Professor John Evans Atta Mills, affectionately called Asomdwehene (King of Peace). On Saturday, August 9, Dr. Bawumia visited President John Dramani Mahama to personally console him over the tragic military helicopter crash that claimed eight lives. His gesture has been described as an act of unity, compassion, and statesmanship, echoing the calm and non-divisive leadership style for which Atta Mills was admired until his passing in office. Political commentators, civil society leaders, and ordinary citizens have lauded Dr. Bawumia for maintaining a measured, considerate political posture even in the midst of partisan divides. The late Professor Atta Mills was celebrated for avoiding inflammatory rhetoric, instead focusing on consensus-building and peaceful governance. Many believe Dr. Bawumia’s decision to stand with President […]

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Chief of Staff Calls for Unity After Ghana Helicopter Crash

Chief of Staff Julius Debrah has called on Ghanaians to stay united and uphold the values embodied by the eight victims of the August 6 military helicopter crash. Speaking at the Evening of Reflections and Memorial Ceremony on Saturday, Mr Debrah said the fallen leaders and service members would want the nation to “wipe our tears” and carry forward the principles they lived and died for — patriotism, selfless leadership, bravery, and devotion to God and country. “On this day, I am sure our comrades will be urging us to wipe our tears. They would be telling us to remain united as a people and as a nation,” he said.“More importantly, they would be urging us to continue striving to live by the values they stood for and died for.” The crash in the Adansi Akrofuom District, Ashanti Region, claimed […]

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Vice President Calls for Unity After Ghana Helicopter Crash

Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has called on Ghanaians to turn the grief from the August 6 military helicopter crash into a powerful force for unity, sober reflection, and renewed commitment to national progress. Speaking at the Evening of Reflection and Memorial for the eight victims at the Forecourt of the State House, she admitted that no words could capture the depth of the nation’s sorrow. “This is not a time for perfect words nor the right thoughts, because there are none,” she said, noting that the departed had “served their nation and humanity well.” The Vice President shared personal memories of her late colleagues, calling them “moments deeply treasured,” and emphasized that grief was being felt not only by families and friends but also by strangers touched by the tragedy. She cautioned against politicising the incident or rushing […]

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