{"id":88630,"date":"2025-08-07T15:59:41","date_gmt":"2025-08-07T15:59:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=88630"},"modified":"2025-08-07T15:59:41","modified_gmt":"2025-08-07T15:59:41","slug":"ncce-mourns-victims-of-ashanti-helicopter-tragedy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=88630","title":{"rendered":"NCCE mourns victims of Ashanti helicopter tragedy"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) has expressed profound sorrow over the fatal military helicopter crash that claimed eight lives in the Adansi Akrofuom District of the Ashanti Region on Wednesday.<\/p>\n

The Commission described it as a monumental loss to the Republic.<\/p>\n

In a statement signed by Chairperson Kathleen Addy, the Commission said it is \u201cdeeply shaken\u201d by the tragedy and offered its \u201cheartfelt condolences to the entire nation,\u201d particularly the President and government, as well as the bereaved families who are now grappling with immense grief.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis tragic incident has plunged the nation into mourning,\u201d the Commission said. <\/p>\n

\u201cWe stand in solidarity with all who are affected by the devastating loss of our patriots.\u201d<\/p>\n

Among those who perished was Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, Minister for Environment, Science and Technology and a longstanding friend of the Commission. <\/p>\n

The NCCE highlighted his roots within the civic education movement, recalling his early days as a volunteer with the Northern Regional Office and later as President of the University of Ghana Chapter of the NCCE\u2019s Civic Education Club.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe played an impactful role during his student days and remained committed to civic responsibility throughout his public life,\u201d the Commission noted.<\/p>\n

The NCCE urged Ghanaians to remain united in the face of this national tragedy and allow the sacrifice of these \u201cgallant men\u201d to inspire a renewed sense of patriotism and collective duty.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe pray for the souls of our patriots to rest in eternal peace,\u201d the statement added, \u201cand may their devotion to Ghana serve as a beacon for generations to come.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cGod bless our homeland, Ghana, and make our nation great and strong.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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