President John Dramani Mahama has announced a comprehensive support package for the children of the eight state officials who died in the Ghana Air Force helicopter crash on August 6, 2025, including GH¢3 million in annual health insurance coverage and GH¢1 million trust funds for eligible beneficiaries.
Speaking at a presentation ceremony on Thursday, July 30, 2026, the President disclosed that 27 beneficiaries have been enrolled onto the premier health insurance plan offered by Nationwide Medical Insurance.
According to him, the package provides annual healthcare coverage valued at GH¢3 million and gives beneficiaries access to 942 accredited healthcare providers across the country.
“Every affected family has been enrolled onto the premier plan of Nationwide Medical Insurance. The company’s highest level of healthcare coverage has been awarded to these families,” President Mahama said.
“This package provides an annual healthcare value of GH¢3 million across all dependents and grants access to 942 accredited healthcare providers throughout Ghana. Each family will receive a unique identification card today, which will provide seamless access to this healthcare support whenever it is needed,” he added.
Beyond healthcare, the President announced that 13 trust accounts have been opened with Stanbic Bank for the children of the deceased, with GH¢1 million deposited into each account to support their education and long-term welfare.
He further revealed that six additional fixed deposit accounts have been established for the five adult children of Dr Samuel Sarpong and the first daughter of Alhaji Muniru Limuna, with each account also receiving GH¢1 million.
President Mahama explained that the funds will initially be invested for three months to allow them to appreciate while giving beneficiaries time to decide how best to utilise the resources.
He emphasised that the initiative should not be regarded as compensation for the lives lost but as a demonstration of the government’s commitment to safeguarding the future of the bereaved families.
As part of the ceremony, each family also received a legacy box containing a personal letter signed by the President, a Children’s Fund investment certificate and a commemorative medallion in honour of their deceased loved ones.
The support package forms part of the government’s response to the Ghana Air Force helicopter crash in the Adansi area of the Ashanti Region on August 6, 2025, which claimed the lives of eight people, including two ministers of state, senior government officials and members of the Air Force crew.
