President John Dramani Mahama has extended his gratitude to 13 residents of Sikaman-Brofoyedu for their crucial role in recovering the bodies of eight victims from the military helicopter crash on August 6, 2025.
Representing the President, NDC National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketiah visited the community on Wednesday, August 27, to personally thank the rescuers and deliver a support package on behalf of government.
The crash, which occurred in the Dampia Range Forest Reserve in the Adansi Akrofrom District, claimed the lives of eight high-profile officials, including Defence Minister Dr. Edward Omane Boamah and Minister for Environment, Science and Technology Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed.
The victims were on official duty at the time of the accident.
Speaking to the residents, Mr. Asiedu Nketiah stated, “President has asked me to represent him and thank the residents who helped us recover the bodies of our eight men.
We have a plaque for all of you in honour of what you did.
The president is also giving you GHS100,000 for what you did for the country.
For the rites left to be done, the chiefs will receive GHS20,000. Whatever remains, let your DCEs and party chairmen know so we clear those.”
In addition to the cash donations, all 13 individuals involved in the recovery effort will be offered jobs suited to their capabilities.
As part of the support package, President Mahama has also pledged to repair roads in the area, improving access and infrastructure for the community.
Source: Myxyzonline.com
