Mahama honours fallen Air Force Officers with Posthumous promotions

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, honouring what he described as their “service and sacrifice to the nation.”

As Commander-in-Chief of the Ghana Armed Forces, the president made the announcement during an interfaith funeral service held at Independence Square on Friday, August 15, 2025, to honour the victims of the crash.

The solemn ceremony drew government officials, the military high command, bereaved families, and mourners from across the country.

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 great loss to the nation,” noting that they “died in the line of duty.”

He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to supporting the families they left behind and ensuring that “their legacy of dedication and professionalism is remembered.”