The Deputy CEO of the Environmental Protection Authority, Prof. Michael Ayamga, has described the death of former Environment Minister Dr Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed as a deeply painful personal loss. Ayamga recalled their final conversation took place while he was in Geneva preparing for an International Negotiating Committee meeting on a legally binding global agreement to address plastic pollution, the day before the helicopter crash on August 6, 2025 that claimed Dr Murtala Mohammed's life.
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Deputy CEO of the Environmental Protection Authority Prof. Michael Ayamga has called for any future Ghana legislation tackling plastic pollution to be named after the late Environment Minister Dr Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, to preserve his memory and commitment to addressing Ghana's plastic waste challenge and international negotiations on a plastics treaty.
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A year after eight state officials died in a Ghana Air Force helicopter crash during anti-galamsey operations in August 2025, the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources spokesman said the government's illegal mining campaign would make the fallen victims proud and represents the most meaningful tribute to their memory.
6 August 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama addressed families of eight Ghanaians who died in a helicopter crash on August 6, assuring them the nation shares their grief and that their loved ones remain part of Ghana's collective memory. He said no words, ceremonies, or anniversaries could completely remove the pain of losing a cherished family member, and recognised the courage and dignity with which the families have carried their grief.
6 August 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Dramani Mahama reflected on the deaths of eight Ghanaian servicemen in a helicopter crash one year ago, describing the loss as a painful reminder that life is fragile and service to the nation is sacred. Speaking at a National Inter-Faith Memorial Service on August 6, Mahama said the tragedy touched the conscience of the entire nation and their dedication to duty must remain a lasting inspiration for Ghana.
6 August 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama attended a national interfaith memorial service marking one year since the August 6, 2025 helicopter crash that killed Defence Minister Dr Edward Kofi Omane-Boamah, former Agriculture Minister Dr Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, and six others, including three Ghana Air Force crew members. Mahama reflected on the victims' shared commitment to serve the nation, noting they had not expected that journey to be their final one.
6 August 2026 · Joy Online →