No lesson from this tragedy must be forgotten - Mahama on helicopter crash anniversary
President John Dramani Mahama urged leaders on Thursday, August 6, 2026, at the National Inter-Faith Memorial Service in Accra, to ensure that the lessons from the August 6, 2025, military helicopter crash are not forgotten. He called for stronger institutions, improved safety standards, and better protection for public servants, stating, "Today should also be a moment of reflection for all of us who are entrusted with leadership, that every decision we make affects lives. Every public office is ultimately a sacred trust."
President Mahama said the loss of the eight victims places a responsibility on leaders to build systems that prevent similar incidents in the future. He stressed that decisions taken by leaders have direct consequences on the lives and safety of citizens. He added that the best way to honor the departed would not only be through monuments but through practical actions that improve systems and protect public servants.
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President John Dramani Mahama marked the anniversary of a military helicopter crash, urging leaders to remember its lessons. He emphasized the
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