Ghana was in a state of standstill in grief and unity as the nation laid to rest eight patriots who perished in last Wednesday’s tragic helicopter crash at Adansi in the Ashanti Region.

A solemn state funeral took place at the Forecourt of the State House in Accra at 7:30 a.m., drawing together the country’s leadership, bereaved families, and citizens from all walks of life to honour their memory.

Watch a livestream of happenings below;