Ghana Government Announces Burial Plans for Remaining Victims of August 6 Helicopter Crash

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Ghanaian authorities are preparing to lay the six remaining victims of the August 6 helicopter crash to rest in a state funeral set to take place on Friday, August 15, 2025, at the Military Cemetery in Tse Addo, Accra. The six victims, including Minister of Defence Edward Omane Boamah, Vice Chairman of the National Democratic Congress Samuel Sarpong, and three crew members, will be buried alongside the eight victims already laid to rest. President John Dramani Mahama has expressed gratitude to the families of the deceased, who have permitted their burial at the nationally designated location instead of their hometowns.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Ghanaian government has announced burial plans for the six remaining victims of the August 6 helicopter crash, which will take place at the Military Cemetery in Tse Addo, Accra, on Friday, August 15, 2025.
  • The victims to be buried include Minister of Defence Edward Omane Boamah, Vice Chairman of the National Democratic Congress Samuel Sarpong, and three crew members - Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala, Flying Officer Manin Twum-Ampadu, and Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah.
  • President John Dramani Mahama has expressed gratitude to the families of the deceased for permitting their burial at the nationally designated location instead of their hometowns.
  • The state funeral follows the burial of two victims, Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation Dr Murtala Muhammed and Deputy National Security Coordinator Alhaji Muniru Limuna, who were buried on Sunday, August 10, 2025, in line with Islamic customs.
  • Families of the deceased are free to hold separate funeral rites if they wish, with the government providing assistance.

Statistics:

  • Date of the helicopter crash: August 6, 2025
  • Location of the helicopter crash: Adansi Akrofuom District, Ashanti Region
  • Number of people killed in the crash: 8
  • Number of victims to be buried: 6
  • Date of burial: Friday, August 15, 2025
  • Location of the burial: Military Cemetery in Tse Addo, Accra

Sources:

  • Ghana Web, "Government Announces Burial Plans for Helicopter Crash Victims", August 14, 2025
  • Ghana Web, "List of roads to be closed for state funeral of helicopter crash victims", August 14, 2025
  • Ghana Web, "Full details on final funeral for victims of August 6 helicopter crash", August 14, 2025
  • Ghana Web, "President Mahama Commiserates with Families of Helicopter Crash Victims", August 10, 2025