The military helicopter crash on August 6, 2025, claimed the lives of eight distinguished Ghanaian leaders, leaving behind grieving families and a nation in mourning.
In response, President John Dramani Mahama has vowed to honour their memory through meaningful action—focusing on the future of their children and advancing his government’s “reset agenda.”
Below are seven key steps the President is taking to pay tribute to those lost in the disaster.
1. Pledge to honour the victims’ memory
President John Dramani Mahama has committed to ensuring that the government’s “reset agenda” succeeds as a tribute to those who lost their lives in the crash.
2. Launch of a special education fund
At the state funeral on August 15, a special Education Fund will be announced to support the schooling of the children left behind by the victims.
3. Invitation for public contributions
The President encouraged the public to contribute to the Education Fund, offering an opportunity for people to invest in the future of the bereaved children.
4. Recognition of the tragedy’s impact
Mahama described the crash as a “difficult calamity,” emphasizing that many victims were in the prime of their lives with major responsibilities, including young children.
5. Focus on children’s welfare
The President highlighted that some victims had children still in school and even infants as young as two months, underscoring the need to protect their futures.
6. Dedication to the reset agenda
The deceased were described as key champions of the government’s reset agenda, and Mahama stressed that fulfilling this agenda is part of preserving their legacy.
7. Remembering notable victims
The crash claimed the lives of prominent figures including Defence Minister Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, Environment Minister Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, and others, whose contributions the nation continues to honour.
