The government on Thursday, August 7, held a solemn wreath-laying ceremony at the Jubilee House to honour the eight victims of the military helicopter crash that claimed the lives of key government and military officials.

The tribute, part of the national three-day mourning period, took place at the Ceremonial Garden in front of the Presidency and brought together President John Mahama, Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku Agyemang, Chief of Staff Julius Debrah, NDC National Chairman, Johnson Asiedu Nketiah.

Others were the NDC General Secretary, Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, Members of Parliament, party stalwarts, grieving families, military personnel, and members of the public.

Among those remembered were Defence Minister Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, Environment Minister Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, NDC Vice Chairman Dr. Samuel Sarpong, Deputy National Security Coordinator Alhaji Muniru Mohammed, and former parliamentary candidate Samuel Aboagye.

Also honoured were Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala, Flying Officer Twum Ampadu, and Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah of the Ghana Armed Forces, who perished in the line of duty.