Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu has revealed that President John Mahama is devastated and heartbroken following the military helicopter crash that took the lives of several key government officials and servicemen.

The tragedy occurred in the Adansi area of the Ashanti Region and has been described by government officials as a national catastrophe.

Speaking to JoyNews shortly after the confirmation, Mr.

Iddrisu said, "The President is down, down, down emotionally.