President John Dramani Mahama has honoured 13 residents of Sikaman-Brofoyedu for their heroic role in recovering the bodies of eight victims from the tragic military helicopter crash on August 6, 2025.
National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, led a government delegation to the community on Wednesday, August 27, to personally thank the residents and deliver a package of support on behalf of the President.
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The crash, which occurred in the Dampia Range Forest Reserve in the Adansi Akrofrom District, claimed the lives of eight senior government officials, including Defence Minister Dr. Edward Omane Boamah and Environment, Science and Technology Minister Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed.
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Speaking during the visit, Mr. Asiedu Nketiah said:
“The President asked me to represent him and thank the residents who helped us recover the bodies of our eight men. We have a plaque in your honour and GHS100,000 as appreciation for your sacrifice. For the rites yet to be performed, the President has also given the chiefs GHS20,000. Whatever remains outstanding, let your DCEs and party chairmen know so we can address them.”
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In addition to the cash support—GHS100,000 for the rescuers and GHS20,000 for the Adansi Traditional Council—the 13 residents involved in the recovery efforts are to be offered jobs suited to their individual skills.
President Mahama has also pledged to improve local infrastructure, beginning with the rehabilitation of the community’s road network.
The support package is being regarded as a major recognition of the bravery and sacrifice displayed by the residents during one of the country’s darkest moments.
Story By: Afia Ohenewaa Akyerem