Dr Valerie Sawyerr, Senior Presidential Advisor on Governmental Affairs and Coordinator of the Fund, has revealed that GH¢2.315 million has been collected so far in the support fund children of victims of the August 6 helicopter crash.
The Support Fund was launched by President John Mahama on August 15.
It aimed to guarantee long-term support for dependents of those who lost their lives in the tragic accident.
According to the Presidency statement, a GH¢500,000 seed donation was made by Stanbic Bank Ghana, with other contributions from several corporate entities.
Procus GH Limited, GB Foods Ghana, Sunda FM Manufacturing Ltd, Sage Distribution Ltd, Quantum Oil Terminals, Quantum LPG Logistics Ltd, Newgas Cylinder Ltd, and Quantum Terminals PLC all contributed to the children’s in support fund.
Dr. Valerie Sawyerr also revealed that donations can be made through designated Stanbic Bank Ghana accounts in cedis or dollars.
She also revealed that a list of donors will be published weekly for transparency purposes.
Meanwhile, the final six of the August 6 helicopter crash victims were laid to rest on August 15, 2025.
The solemn state funeral was held at the Black Star Square in Accra.
The occasion was attended by President John Dramani Mahama, former president Akufo-Addo and other government officials, past and present, members of the security services, traditional leaders, and the bereaved families.
Dr Omane Boamah and Dr Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, two cabinet members who passed away following a helicopter crash at Adansi Akrofuom District of the Ashanti Region on Wednesday, August 6.
The helicopter was carrying eight individuals, including three crew members and five passengers, among them the ministers, a presidential staffer identified as Samuel Sarpong, and the ministers’ security detail.
Muniru Mohammed, Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator, and Samuel Aboagye, a former Parliamentary Candidate, and Samuel Sarpong, Vice Chairman of NDC, have all been confirmed dead.
The crew members are Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala, Flying Officer Manin Twum-Ampadu, and Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah.
The victims lost their lives en route to the launch of the Responsible Cooperative Mining and Skills Development Programme (rCOMSDEP) in Obuasi on August 6, 2025.
The interdenominational service saw the widows, children and others reading their tribute and the biography of the fallen heroes.
John Mahama, during his tribute at the State Funeral, announced the creation of an Educational Children’s Support Fund to cater for the schooling of the victims’ children.
The victims children will be catered for from primary to the university level.
President Mahama also announced the posthumous promotion of three Ghana Armed Forces personnel who perished in the August 6 helicopter crash.
John Mahama described the fallen servicemen as true patriots who paid the ultimate price in the line of duty.
Speaking at the state funeral held in their honour on Friday, John Mahama stated, “Accordingly, I have approved the following. Squadron Leader Peter Bufami Anala is promoted to the rank of Wing Commander. Flying Officer Manaen Twum Ampadu is promoted to the rank of Flight Lieutenant. Sergeant Ernest Addo is promoted to the rank of Flight Sergeant.
The interdenominational service was followed by the burial at the Military Cemetery at Tse Addo for Dr. Edward 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.
Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, the Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation and Alhaji Limuna Muniru Mohammed, the Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator, were earlier buried on August 10.
Dr Edward Omane Boamah, the Defence Minister, Samuel Aboagye, National Democratic Congress (NDC) Vice Chairman, Dr. Samuel Sarpong, Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala, Flying Officer Manin Twum-Ampadu, and Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah were also laid to rest at the Military Cemetery in Tse Addo, Greater Accra Region, drawing government officials, the military high command, bereaved families, and mourners from across the country.
See the statement below:
