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Nabdam Traditional Council in the Nabdam District of the Upper East Region has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic military helicopter crash that claimed the lives of key government officials and military personnel on Wednesday 6th August 2025 at Sikaman Brofoyedru in the Adansi Akrofuom District of the Ashanti region.
In a statement signed by the Nabdam Overlords, Naba Periyoung Asaga Yelzoya II, the Traditional Council extended its heartfelt condolences to the families, friends, and colleagues of the deceased, acknowledging their selfless service to the nation.
According to the Council, those men were not ordinary travellers. They were statesmen and servicemen—patriots united by a common calling to serve Ghana with honour, dignity, and devotion. It explained further that, whiles the politicians were men of vision and responsibility, carrying the hopes of their people, the military officers were gallant defenders of peace, faithful to duty and to the oath they swore to uphold.
“Their sudden passing is a deep loss—not only to their families and institutions, but to the entire nation, As custodians of tradition and identity, we honour their memory and pray their noble souls find rest in the bosom of eternity” part of the Condolences statement read.
In a separate statement released by the Presidency, all official activities and engagements of the President for the remainder of the week have been suspended.
The Chief of Staff has also directed that all national flags be flown at half-mast until further notice.
President John Dramani Mahama has also directed the Minister of Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, to take on additional responsibility as Minister for Defence, and Lands and Natural Resources Minister Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah is expected to act as Minister for Environment, Science, and Technology
The victims were en route to Obuasi to participate in the formal launch of the Responsible Cooperative Mining and Skills Development Programme, a key initiative aimed at tackling illegal mining and promoting sustainable small-scale mining practices.
READ THE FULL TRIBUTE STATEMENT BELOW:
TRIBUTE TO THE FALLEN IN THE HELICOPTER CRASH
With hearts weighed down by sorrow, the Nabdam Traditional Council solemnly pays tribute to eight distinguished sons of our land—four dedicated politicians and four valiant military officers—whose lives were tragically lost in a recent helicopter crash.
These men were not ordinary travellers. They were statesmen and servicemen—patriots united by a common calling to serve Ghana with honour, dignity, and devotion. The politicians were men of vision and responsibility, carrying the hopes of their people. The military officers were gallant defenders of peace, faithful to duty and to the oath they swore to uphold.
Together, they embodied the enduring values of leadership, sacrifice, and national unity.
Their sudden passing is a deep loss—not only to their families and institutions, but to the entire nation. Yet even in our grief, we draw strength from their legacy: one of courage, commitment, and selfless service.
To the bereaved families, the Nabdam Traditional Council extends heartfelt condolences. We mourn with you and pray that the Almighty grants you comfort and strength.
As custodians of tradition and identity, we honour their memory and pray their noble souls find rest in the bosom of eternity.
For heroesghnews.com, Rexkin Ohene Boateng Hello Fm Kumasi
