President Mahama Gives GH¢100k and Jobs to Men Who Retrieved Bodies of Military Helicopter Crash

• President John Dramani Mahama has rewarded the 13 residents of Sikaman-Brofoyedu who helped recover the remains of the victims of the helicopter crash
• The men were given GH¢100k and were offered jobs as a token of the government's appreciation
• Many people hailed the president and his government for showing appreciation to the farmers with the thoughtful gift

President John Dramani Mahama has honoured 13 residents of Sikaman-Brofoyedu in the Adansi Akrofrom District for their bravery in recovering the bodies of eight victims from the tragic military helicopter crash on August 6, 2025.

President Mahama rewards Sikaman-Brofoyedu residents

National Democratic Congress (NDC) Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketiah led a delegation to the community on Wednesday, August 27, to deliver the President’s message of gratitude and a support package.

The fatal military helicopter crash, which occurred in the Dampia Range Forest Reserve, claimed the lives of eight high-ranking officials, including Defence Minister Dr Edward Omane Boamah and Environment Minister Dr Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, who were on official duty.

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“As the President has asked me to say, we are here to thank the residents who helped us recover the bodies of our eight men. We have a plaque for all of you in honour of what you did,” Asiedu Nketiah said, per a report by Citi Newsroom.

The government presented GH¢100,000 to the rescuers, an additional GH¢20,000 to the Adansi Traditional Council for customary rites, and promised all 13 volunteers job placements tailored to their skills.

President Mahama also assured the community that their roads would be rehabilitated as part of wider infrastructure improvements.

Government rewards Sikaman-Brofoyedu

Reactions to the reward

Many people hailed the Mahama-led government for the kind gesture, while others threw subtle jabs at their close rivals, the New Patriotic Party (NPP).

The opinions of Ghanaians on President Mahama's donation are below:

kwavez_ said:

"The young Mahama will be so proud of the old Mahama."

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the_okyere said:

"At this point, NPP should just dissolve the Party and form a new one 😂😂😂."

fauziamahama1 said:

"God bless you, Mr president 👏🔥."

kwavez_ said:

"NPP 2075."

ernest_kofijnr said:

"From state coffers or his?"

aben.a798 said:

"He has done well paa. May God bless the president, but how much is 100k nu? Why can't you mention the amount in cedis anaa?? 100k meaning 10,000ghs for each ?? It's too much. At least 1000 ghs for each is OK. The country doesn't have money oo. Students need help. Teachers have not gotten their salary for almost a year."

charlesbsba said:

"Each person or all of them."

Mahama's generous donation

Video of the remains being retrieved

GLICO supports helicopter crash victims’ families

YEN.com.gh reported that GLICO General Insurance stepped in to provide financial relief to families affected by the tragic August 6 military helicopter crash.`

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The company confirmed that it had honoured insurance claims for two ministers who were covered under its policies. In addition, GLICO went beyond its contractual obligations by donating GH¢2 million to the families of six other victims who had no insurance coverage.

The gesture has been widely praised, with many commending GLICO for standing with the bereaved during such a difficult period and for demonstrating its commitment to making a lasting social impact.

Source: YEN.com.gh