'Memory is an obligation of every grateful nation' - Mahama pays tribute to helicopter crash victims
President John Dramani Mahama paid tribute to the eight Ghanaians who died in a helicopter crash during the National Inter-Faith Memorial Service held in Accra on Thursday, August 6. He stated, "We gather not to relive that pain, but to give it meaning. We gather because remembrance is an obligation for every grateful nation." He said their memory represents a reminder of the values of service, sacrifice, and national duty, and that the occasion was about honoring the purpose and principles for which they lived and served.
President Mahama also said that a nation failing to honor those who served it risks losing sight of its defining values. He reflected that the eight Ghanaians came from different backgrounds and professions, each with their own dreams and personal stories, but were united by a shared commitment to serve both God and country. He noted that none of them expected the helicopter to be their final journey.
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President John Dramani Mahama has paid tribute to eight Ghanaians who lost their lives in a tragic helicopter crash, emphasizing that their memory
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