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Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah

Also known as: Flight Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah

2026-08-042026-08-07

In coverage

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  1. August 2026
  2. Joy Online

    e Central, Dr Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed; Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator, Dr Samuel Sarpong; National Democratic Congress (NDC) National Vice-Chairman Samuel Aboagye; Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala; Flight Officer Manaen Twum-Ampadu; and Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah

    CDH Financial Holdings pays tribute to Omane Boamah
  3. The Ghanaian Times

    The military personnel who died were Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala, Flying Officer Manaen Twum Ampadu and Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah.

    August 6 helicopter crash: Govt pays compensation to dependants

Today

  1. Mahama urges Ghanaians to recognize public servants while serving

    President John Mahama has called on Ghanaians to recognize and appreciate the sacrifices of public servants during their service, rather than only after tragedy strikes. He made the remarks at a National Inter-Faith Memorial Service in Accra marking the first anniversary of a Ghana Armed Forces helicopter crash on August 6, 2025, that claimed eight lives.

    6 hours ago · Daily Guide

  2. EPA proposes naming plastics law after late Minister Murtala Mohammed

    The Environmental Protection Authority has called on President Mahama and Parliament to name Ghana's proposed plastics legislation after the late Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, as a tribute to his environmental advocacy. The EPA is finalising legislation to support a planned ban on single-use plastics, including Styrofoam food containers, scheduled to take effect in January 2027.

    6 hours ago · Joy Online

  3. Editorial: Honour fallen officials by fighting galamsey

    The Chronicle's editorial marks a national memorial service for eight government officials who died in a Ghana Air Force helicopter crash on August 6, 2025, while travelling to launch an anti-galamsey programme in Obuasi. The piece argues that honouring their sacrifice requires Ghana to win its war against illegal small-scale mining.

    6 hours ago · The Chronicle

  4. NPP defends protest timing amid helicopter crash memorial

    The NPP's National Youth Organiser Salam Mustapha rejected criticism that the party's "Democracy Under Attack" protest on August 6 was disrespectful to the eight people who died in a military helicopter crash; he said the date was set based on the party's calendar and elections schedule, not to undermine the national inter-faith memorial service held the same day.

    12 hours ago · Joy Online

  5. Religious leaders urge service, sacrifice to honour helicopter crash victims

    Religious leaders have called on Ghanaians to uphold values of service, faith and sacrifice demonstrated by eight public officials who died in a military helicopter crash, saying the best way to honour their memory was to emulate their commitment to duty and contribute to national development and peace. The call was made during a National Interfaith Memorial Service held in Accra one year after the Ghana Air Force helicopter crash.

    12 hours ago · Joy Online

Yesterday

  1. Mahama pays tribute to late Defence Minister Omane Boamah

    President Mahama described the late Defence Minister Dr Edward Omane Boamah as "one of a rare kind" during the unveiling of a cenotaph in his honour at the Ministry of Defence on Thursday, marking the first anniversary of the August 6, 2025, military helicopter crash that killed eight people. Mahama said Boamah was a trusted friend, loyal ally and dependable adviser throughout his political journey.

    20 hours ago · Joy Online

  2. Widow honours Flight Sergeant Addo Mensah one year after military helicopter crash

    The wife of Flight Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah paid tribute to her husband and seven other victims of the August 6, 2025, military helicopter crash at a national memorial service, describing the past year as marked by grief while honouring his warmth and optimism.

    6 August 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Omane Boamah's family reflects one year after helicopter crash

    The family of the late Defence Minister Dr Edward Kofi Omane Boamah says God has sustained them with strength and hope in the year since a military helicopter crash claimed eight lives. During a national interfaith memorial service, family representative Charles Ohene Oti acknowledged a year of profound grief while expressing gratitude for the lives and service of those lost.

    6 August 2026 · Joy Online

  4. Family remembers Squadron Leader Anala year after crash

    One year after a helicopter crash that killed Squadron Leader Peter Bafame Anala and other servicemen, his family reflected on his absence at a National Inter-Faith Memorial Service in Accra, describing him as a dedicated husband, father, and patriot who served Ghana with commitment and distinction.

    6 August 2026 · Joy Online

  5. Nation marks first anniversary of military helicopter crash

    Sheikh Aremeyaw Shaibu, spokesperson for the National Chief Imam, called on Ghanaians to reflect on life's purpose and the importance of leaving legacies of service during a National Inter-Faith Memorial Service in Accra marking the first anniversary of a military helicopter crash that killed eight distinguished Ghanaians.

    6 August 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 4 August

  1. CDH chief honours late Defence Minister Omane Boamah

    At a maiden annual lecture in honour of the late Defence Minister Dr Edward Omane Boamah, CDH Financial Holdings CEO Dr Emmanuel Adu-Sarkodie paid tribute to him as a "fierce patriot" who remained committed to Ghana's development and believed Ghanaians should stay and build the country rather than seek opportunities elsewhere.

    4 August 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Government compensates families of August 6 helicopter crash victims

    The government presented compensation packages to families of the eight victims of the August 6, 2025 helicopter crash, including GH¢1.8 million each for four civilian families, fixed deposit accounts of GH¢1 million each for the five adult children of one civilian victim, and separate packages for the families of three military personnel. All affected families were enrolled in the Premier Plan of Nationwide Health Insurance, providing annual healthcare value of GH¢3 million across all dependants.

    4 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

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