Africa-Press – Ghana. The Ghana National Association of Certificated Counsellors (GNACC), said it will collaborate with government agencies and mental health professionals to provide grief counselling support for affected families, frontline responders, and communities impacted by the recent military helicopter crash tragedy.
The crash that occurred on Wednesday, 6 August 2025 in the Adansi/Akrofuom District of the Ashanti Region, claimed the lives of eight prominent individuals and public figures including Dr Edward Kofi Omane Boamah, Minister of Defence and Dr Alhaji Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, Minister of Environment, Science and Technology.
As we navigate this mourning period, GNACC remains devoted to promoting psychological well-being and healing in times of crisis, the Association said.
A statement issued and signed Dr Cecelia Tutu Danquah, President and Mrs Augustina Atkinson Dadebo, Secretary of the GNACC, copied to the Ghana News Agency in Accra, said it was crucial to honour the memory of those who lost their lives by fostering compassion, solidarity, and a sense of shared humanity.
GNACC emphasised the importance of providing counselling and emotional support during this period of grief and uncertainty.
It said all public discussions and media reports should maintain the dignity of the deceased and their families.
“Reports concerning the handling of victims’ remains have raised concerns, and GNACC advocates that issues relating to their memories should be treated with dignity and worth.”
The GNACC expressed its heartfelt condolences to the families, friends, and colleagues of those who lost their lives in the tragic incident.
Among the eight victims were also the acting Deputy National Security Coordinator, Alhaji Muniru Mohammed, and the Vice-Chairman of the National Democratic Congress, Dr Samuel Sarpong and three military officers.
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