President John Dramani Mahama has conferred posthumous promotions on three Ghana Air Force personnel who lost their lives in the August 6 military helicopter crash.
The President explained that the three have been honoured for their “exemplary service and supreme sacrifice to the nation.”
He made the announcement during an interfaith funeral service held at Independence Square on Friday, August 15, 2025, to pay tribute to the victims of the crash.
The servicemen honoured were Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala, Flying Officer Manin Twum-Ampadu, and Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah. Under the posthumous promotions, Squadron Leader Anala has been elevated to Wing Commander; Flying Officer Twum-Ampadu promoted to Flight Lieutenant; and Sergeant Mensah promoted to Flight Sergeant.
President Mahama described their deaths as “a profound loss to the nation,” noting that they “made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.”
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
