Tributes continue to pour in from across the country for the eight Ghana­ians who lost their lives in the Wednes­day's tragic helicopter crash.The tributes mainly from political actors, religious bodies, civil society organisations and individuals, commiserates with the government, the legislature, the Judicial Service, bereaved families and the entire citizenry.Among the tall lists of in­dividuals and institutions who have so far paid their tribute are the Methodist Church, Majority Caucus, former Presidents, John Agyekum Kufour and Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, former Vice President, Alhaji Dr Mahmmudu Bawumia, and Acting Chief Justice, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie.Justice Paul Baffoe-BonnieMajority Leader MahamaAyarigaMr Alexander Afenyo-Markinformer President John Agyekum KufourIn his short tribute, President Kufuor expressed deep sorrow over the tragic loss of the eight Ghanaians who were on national assignment.He said "My thoughts and prayers are with the families, friends, and colleagues of all those who perished in this tragic incident," the former president stated in a statement.President Kufuor urged Ghana­ians to honour the memory of the departed by embracing compassion, unity, and a common purpose in serving the nation."May God console the entire nation, especially the families of the deceased, the President of the Republic, and all Ghanaians," he added.On his part, former President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, expressed profound sorrow over the deaths of eight individuals in a military helicopter crash.In a statement shared on his Facebook page, the former President described the crash as a national tragedy that has left the country "profoundly shocked and saddened.""I have spoken and extended my deepest condolences to the Presi­dent John Dramani Mahama, Com­mander-in-Chief of the Ghana Armed Forces, and to Mr Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, Chairman of the NDC," Akufo-Addo stated.Former Vice President, Dr Bawumia, in a Facebook post expressed his deepest condolences to the government and the family of all eight.He also extended condolences to the bereaved families and the nation at large.Dr Bawumia conveyed his sympathies to President John Dra­mani Mahama, describing the news as "heart-wrenching" and reflecting on the sacrifice made by the fallen officials."The fallen men paid the ultimate price in the service of our motherland, leaving a shocked nation in pain," he stated."I equally feel a sense of loss to see their demise under such horrid circum­stances," he added.The Major­ity Caucus in Parliament in a statement issued by Ma­jority Leader, Mahama Ayari­ga, conveyed its deepest condolences to the be­reaved families, describing the incident as a painful national tragedy."It is with a deeply broken heart and profound sorrow that I, on be­half of the Parliamentary Caucus, extend my deepest condolences to the families, colleagues, and loved ones of our colleagues and distin­guished patriotic Ghanaians," the statement said.The Caucus paid tribute to the victims, praising their dedication, patriotism, and service to Ghana.Similarly, the Minority Caucus in Parliament also paid tribute to the victims, especially the two cabinet ministers.The Minority Leader, Mr Alex­ander Afenyo-Markin, representing his caucus described the loss as one that "touches the very soul of the nation."He praised Dr Boamah for his commitment to modernising the Armed Forces, and said Dr Murtala Mohammed was known for his passion for environmental issues.Mr Afenyo-Markin called on Ghanaians to honour the memory of the deceased by working togeth­er for peace and progress.In a statement issued on behalf of the Judiciary and the Judicial Service, Justice Baffoe-Bonnie expressed deep sorrow over the incident."The victims were not only pub­lic servants, but also patriots whose lives were dedicated to the service of our country," the statement mentioned.

It added that the nation had suffered a great loss and called for national unity in the face of this tragedy.The Methodist Church Gha­na, in its message signed by its Presiding Bishop, Most Rev.

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