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Mahama donates GH₵100K to residents who retrieved bodies in helicopter crash

By Vincent Ashitey
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Former President John Dramani Mahama has donated GH₵100,000 to residents who assisted in recovering the bodies of victims of the recent military helicopter crash.

The gesture, he said, was to acknowledge their bravery and community spirit during the tragic incident.

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The donation was made on behalf of the government by the National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), who visited the community to express his gratitude to the rescuers.

“President Mahama has asked me to represent him and thank the residents who helped us recover the bodies of our eight men. We have a plaque for all of you in honour of what you did," he told the residents on Wednesday, August 27.

“The president is also giving you GHS100,000 for what you did for the country. For the rites left to be done, the president is also giving the chiefs GH₵20,000. Whatever will be left behind, let your DCEs and party chairmen know so we clear those.”

In addition to the cash donation of GHS100,000 to the rescuers and GHS20,000 to the Adansi Traditional Council, Mr. Asiedu Nketiah further announced that all 13 individuals involved in the body recovery efforts would be offered jobs based on their individual capabilities.

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The President has also committed to improving infrastructure in the area.

“President Mahama has also assured to fix your road,” Mr. Asiedu Nketiah added.

The August 6, 2025, helicopter crash, which occurred in the Dampia Range Forest Reserve in the Adansi Akrofrom District claimed the lives of eight Ghanaians. They are:

  1. Dr. Edward Omane Boamah – Minister for Defence

     

  2. Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed – Minister for Environment, Science and Technology

  3. Alhaji Muniru Mohammed – Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator

  4. Dr. Samuel Sarpong – Vice Chairman of the NDC

  5. Mr. Samuel Aboagye – Former Parliamentary Candidate (2020 & 2024)

  6. Wing Commander Peter Bafemi Anala – Ghana Air Force

  7. Flight Lieutenant Manaen Twum Ampadu – Ghana Air Force

  8. Flight Sergeant Ernest Addo – Ghana Air Force

The victims were on official duty at the time of the accident.