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The Government has officially declared a three-day national mourning period to honour the victims of the recent military helicopter crash. The mourning will be observed from Thursday, August 7 to Saturday, August 9, providing a moment for the nation to come together in grief and remembrance.
In a statement issued by the Presidency, the programme will commence on Thursday with a public laying of flowers and candle-lighting ceremony at the Ceremonial Garden in front of the Jubilee House. The tribute will begin at 1:00 p.m., and members of the public, along with the families and friends of the deceased, are invited to participate in this solemn act of remembrance.
“This gesture allows citizens to pay their respects and express solidarity with the grieving families,” the statement said.
The floral tributes and candle-lighting will continue throughout Friday, August 8, allowing more Ghanaians across the country to engage in the national observance.
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Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Presidential Spokesperson and Minister for Government Communications, emphasized the importance of national unity during this time. “These three days offer our country a sacred moment to mourn together and reflect on the painful loss we have suffered.”
The mourning period will conclude on Saturday, August 9, with an “Evening of Reflections and Memorials” at the Forecourt of the State House. The memorial service, scheduled to begin at 5:00 p.m., will bring together Ghanaians from all walks of life to honour the memory of the victims, celebrate their service to the nation, and offer support to their families.
Government officials are expected to deliver formal tributes during the evening ceremony.
Details regarding the upcoming State Funeral and other official rites will be communicated in due course through government channels. In the meantime, the public is encouraged to observe the mourning period with dignity, compassion, and a shared sense of national loss.
Story By: Afia Ohenewaa Akyerem