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Accra, August 7, 2025 In the wake of Wednesday’s tragic military helicopter crash that claimed the lives of two sitting cabinet ministers, President John Dramani Mahama has directed a temporary ministerial reshuffle to ensure continuity of governance. In a press statement issued by Presidential Spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the President announced that: Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, Minister for Finance, will …

Ajumako Kokoben, Central Region – August 6, 2025 – A helicopter with four individuals onboard made a forced landing at Ajumako Kokoben in the Central Region on Wednesday morning, narrowly avoiding disaster. The aircraft, registered as 9G-ADW, was en route to Prestea in the Western Region when the pilot was forced to divert due to poor weather conditions, making an …

The Minority Caucus in Parliament has expressed profound grief and solidarity with the nation following the tragic military helicopter crash that claimed the lives of eight individuals, including two cabinet ministers, high-ranking party officials, and three military personnel. In an emotional statement released on Wednesday, Minority Leader Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin described the incident as “a loss that touches the very …

The Majority Caucus in Parliament has joined the rest of the nation in mourning the tragic loss of eight Ghanaians who perished in a military helicopter crash on Wednesday, August 6, in the Adansi Akrofuom District of the Ashanti Region. In a statement issued by Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga, the Caucus extended its deepest condolences to the bereaved families, describing …

The Anglican Church in Ghana has extended a heartfelt message of condolence to the Government of Ghana, the bereaved families, and the entire nation following the devastating military helicopter crash that claimed the lives of eight state officials, including two sitting ministers. In a solemn statement issued on Thursday, The Most Rev’d Dr. Cyril Kobina Ben-Smith, Archbishop of the Internal …

President John Dramani Mahama has declared three days of national mourning, beginning Thursday, August 7, 2025, following the tragic military helicopter crash that claimed the lives of eight individuals, including two senior government ministers and three military personnel. In a statement issued late Wednesday, August 6, the President described the incident as a national tragedy and announced the immediate suspension …

The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic military helicopter crash that claimed the lives of five senior government officials and three Ghana Armed Forces crew members on Wednesday, August 6, in the Adansi Akrofuom District of the Ashanti Region. In a statement issued on Thursday, the GJA extended its heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families, …

The government of Ghana has confirmed the deaths of eight individuals, including two senior ministers, following a tragic military helicopter crash on Wednesday, August 6, in the Adansi Akrofuom District of the Ashanti Region. Among the deceased are Ghana’s Minister for Defence, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, and the Minister for Environment, Science and Technology, Alhaji Dr. Murtala Mohammed. The group …

Africa’s largest supermarket chain, Shoprite Holdings, has announced it is exiting its operations in Ghana and Malawi, continuing a broader strategy to retreat from underperforming African markets and refocus on its core South African business. In a statement released on Tuesday, Shoprite confirmed that it had received a binding offer in June for its seven stores and one warehouse in …

The Government of Ghana has announced a substantial increase in the producer price of cocoa, raising it from US$3,100 to US$5,040 per tonne for the 2025/2026 cocoa season—a 62.58% increase. The announcement was made on Monday, August 4 by Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson in a social media post, following a meeting of the Producer Price Review Committee (PPRC), …