President John Dramani Mahama has extended heartfelt gratitude to 13 residents of Sikaman-Brofoyedu for their courageous role in recovering the bodies of eight victims from the tragic military helicopter crash on August 6, 2025.
Representing the President, National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, visited the community on Wednesday, August 27, to personally thank the rescuers and deliver a package of support on behalf of government.
The helicopter 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, who were on official duty at the time.
Speaking to the residents, Mr. Asiedu Nketiah conveyed the President’s appreciation:
“President Mahama 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,” he said.
Alongside the symbolic gesture, the government presented a financial package of GHS100,000 to the 13 individuals involved in the recovery operation. An additional GHS20,000 was given to the Adansi Traditional Council to facilitate traditional rites.
Mr. Asiedu Nketiah also assured the community of sustained government support, announcing that all 13 rescuers would be offered jobs suited to their abilities. Furthermore, President Mahama pledged to address the community’s infrastructural needs, including a commitment to fix their road.
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