President John Dramani Mahama has called on Ghanaians to rise above political division and offer collective compassion in the wake of the tragic military helicopter crash that claimed eight lives on Wednesday.
In a solemn national address on Thursday, August 7, 2025, the President urged citizens to set aside their differences and come together in this moment of national mourning.
“Let us remember that we are, above all, Ghanaians — united not just by nationality but by shared hope, shared humanity, and now, shared sorrow,” Mahama said.
“Let us set aside our differences and offer our collective compassion to the bereaved families.”
His remarks come at a time when the country is grappling with the devastating loss of key government officials, military personnel, and public servants in the crash that occurred in the Adansi Akrofuom District of the Ashanti Region.
Mahama stressed that this was not the time for blame, speculation, or political point-scoring, but rather a moment for empathy and solidarity.
“This is not a time for division, speculation, or political point-scoring. It is a time for strength, for empathy, and for the enduring Ghanaian spirit that still stands tall when all else fails,” he added.
He called on all citizens to be united in action and in spirit, saying the best tribute to the fallen is through kindness, compassion, and national unity.
“Let our words be of comfort, our actions be of kindness, and our unity be the tribute we offer to those whose lives have been lost.”
President Mahama extended condolences to the families of the deceased, the Ghana Armed Forces, Ministries and Departments that have lost staff, and the National Democratic Congress (NDC), which is mourning the loss of prominent party members.
“May you find strength in their memory and their legacy,” he said.
The President concluded with words of comfort and national pride, expressing hope that the legacy of the victims will endure.
“Though they are gone from our sight, they remain forever in the spirit of the nation they so faithfully served.”
The government has declared a three-day national mourning period, with flags flying at half-mast in honour of the deceased. A full investigation into the cause of the crash has also been launched.
