BY Grace Zigah
Ghana is set to honour the memory of the eight citizens who perished in the August 6, 2025, helicopter crash with a state funeral at the Black Star Square on Friday, August 15, 2025.
The solemn event will commence at 8:00 a.m. and is expected to draw dignitaries, government officials, families of the victims, and members of the public in a national display of unity and grief.
The Presidency, through its Funeral Planning Committee, has issued a public appeal for tributes to be sent in honour of the deceased. Individuals, institutions, and the general public are being encouraged to submit messages of condolence and reflections on the lives and contributions of the victims.
These will be compiled into an official funeral brochure to serve as a lasting record of the nation’s collective mourning.
According to the statement signed by Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Spokesperson to the President and Minister for Government Communications, submissions should be sent via email to tributes@presidency.gov.gh no later than 12:00 p.m. GMT on Wednesday, August 13, 2025.
The crash, which claimed the lives of the eight, sent shockwaves across the country, prompting widespread expressions of sorrow from political leaders, civil society groups, and ordinary citizens.
Although investigations into the cause are ongoing, the incident has already been described as one of the most devastating aviation tragedies in recent Ghanaian history.
In announcing the state funeral, the Presidency emphasised that the victims’ courage, dedication, and service to the nation should inspire Ghanaians to work towards a stronger, more united, and prosperous country.
The August 15 ceremony at Black Star Square is expected to be marked by military honours, interfaith prayers, and tributes from family members, colleagues, and state officials, as the nation comes together to bid farewell to its fallen compatriots.
