Ahead of the funeral and burial rites for the departed six (6) victims of the helicopter crash, the government is requesting for tributes in their honour, including the two Muslims.
A state from the presidency on Monday, August 11, by the Funeral Planning Committee called on individuals, organisations, institutions and the general, to come together in remembrance and honour of the lives of the victims.
The act forms part of preparation by government to give a befitting burial for the fallen heroes—two of whom have already been buried as Islamic teachings demand.
The two are Minister for Environment, Science and Technology and Member of Parliament (MP) for the Tamale Central constituency, Dr Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed; as well as the acting National Security Coordinator Alhaji Limuna Muniru Mohammed.
Those yet to be buried are the Defense Minister Dr. Edward Kofi Omane Boamah; former parliamentary candidate for Obuasi East, Samuel Aboagye; National Democratic Congress (NDC) Vice Chairman Samuel Sarpong; Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala; Flying Officer Manin Twum-Ampadu; and Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah.
The statement signed by the Minister for Government Communications and spokesperson for the president, Felix Kwakye Ofosu said deadline for the submission of the tributes is Wednesday, August 13.
Tributes can be submitted via email to tributes@prestelencv.RovRh by Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at 12:00 noon GMT.
The funeral and burial events are slated for Friday August 15 at the Independence Square also known as Black Star Line, in Accra at 8:00 AM.
It is expected that, the event will draw people from all walks of lives including politicians across the divide.
The eight tragically died on Wednesday morning, August 5 while on their way to Obuasi in the Ashanti Region, for an initiative designed to tackle illegal mining popularly known as galamsey.
By Gifty Boateng