Amidst the global celebrations of love and companionship on Saturday, 14th February 2026, President John Dramani Mahama turned the nation’s attention toward a gesture of empathy.
The President extended a heartfelt Valentine’s Day message to the widows of the eight distinguished individuals who perished in the catastrophic helicopter crash of 6th August 2025.
The gesture, aimed at providing emotional solace to the bereaved women, was shared across the President’s official social media platforms.
Accompanying a group photograph of the eight widows, President Mahama used love emojis and a minimalist, yet poignant caption:
“Happy Valentine’s Day.”
The President’s message serves as a reminder of the national tragedy that occurred six months ago.
On the afternoon of 6th August 2025, a fatal helicopter crash claimed the lives of eight passengers who were en route to a high-profile mining event in the Ashanti Region.
The incident remains one of the most significant aviation disasters in the country’s recent history.
The victims included high-ranking government officials and military officers, whose deaths sparked a wave of public mourning and intense national scrutiny over flight safety protocols.
The tragedy claimed a total of eight lives, with no survivors reported from the impact. The victims identified in the crash included:
| Name | Role / Position |
| Dr. Edward Omane Boamah | Minister for Defence |
| Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed | Minister for Environment, Science and Technology |
| Muniru Mohammed Limuna | Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator |
| Samuel Sarpong | NDC Vice-Chair |
| Samuel Aboagye | Former Parliamentary Candidate |
| Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala | Pilot |
| Flying Officer Manaen Twum Ampadu | Co-pilot |
| Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah | Flight Technician |
Since the 2025 disaster, civil society groups and political entities have consistently called for sustained welfare programmes for the families of the deceased.
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Source: www.myjoyonline.com
