{"id":88897,"date":"2025-08-09T14:07:53","date_gmt":"2025-08-09T14:07:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=88897"},"modified":"2025-08-09T14:07:53","modified_gmt":"2025-08-09T14:07:53","slug":"tampuli-calls-for-immediate-action-in-honour-of-fallen-heroes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=88897","title":{"rendered":"Tampuli calls for immediate action in honour of fallen heroes"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Member of Parliament for Gushegu, Hassan Tampuli, has called on President John Dramani Mahama to take decisive action in honour of the eight individuals who perished in the recent helicopter crash, describing such measures as the \u201cbest legacy\u201d for the fallen heroes.<\/p>\n

Speaking on Joy FM\u2019s Newsfile on Saturday, Mr Tampuli outlined a three-point call to action, urging the President to move swiftly in addressing the underlying issues surrounding the tragedy and its wider implications.<\/p>\n

\u201cI think the best legacy that we can give to the memory of these fallen heroes, led by the President of the Republic, is, first of all, for the President to revoke LI 2462,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Tampuli criticised the policy as deeply problematic and incompatible with the nation\u2019s environmental protection goals, especially in light of the recent helicopter tragedy that claimed the lives of eight public servants, many of whom were reportedly working on matters related to land and natural resources.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere should be an immediate revocation of that LI, which effectively empowers two forces to engage in mining in protected areas,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Mr Tampuli stressed that the tragedy must serve as a turning point in the nation\u2019s fight against illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey, which has long posed a threat to Ghana\u2019s environment and public safety.<\/p>\n

\u201cLook, there\u2019s been so much talk about galamsey. We don\u2019t need to even have any conversation about it again, everything that needs to be said has already been said,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

As his second recommendation, the Gushegu MP called on the President to declare a state of emergency in light of the scale and implications of the crisis. \u201cThe President should declare a state of emergency as soon as possible,\u201d he urged.<\/p>\n

Mr Tampuli proposed a full parliamentary inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the crash, stating that only a transparent and thorough investigation could uncover the truth and prevent future occurrences.<\/p>\n

\u201cI think there should be a parliamentary inquiry to establish the cause of the crash and to make appropriate recommendations,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

The Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, announced the tragic news on Wednesday, August 6, at a press conference and directed that all national flags be flown at half-mast in honour of the deceased.<\/p>\n

He also extended the government\u2019s condolences to the bereaved families and the nation.<\/p>\n

The other deceased persons include Muniru Mohammed, acting Deputy National Security Coordinator; Samuel Aboagye, a former NDC Parliamentary Candidate for Obuasi East; and Samuel Sarpong, a Vice Chairman of the NDC and a former Kumasi Mayor.<\/p>\n

The GAF has named the crew members as Squadron Leader Peter Baafemi Anala, Flying Officer Manaen Twum Ampadu, and Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah.<\/p>\n

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