The Paramount Chief of Ve Traditional Area and President of the Ve Traditional Council, Togbega Delume VII, said the Tradition­al Council was deeply saddened to receive the news of the trag­ic and untimely demise of the eight gallant and patriotic Gha­naians in a helicopter crash.A statement issued and signed by the Spokesperson for the Council, Tsiamega Tsendze VI, extended heartfelt condo­lences to President John Dra­mani Mahama, the families of the victims, the Ghana Armed Forces and the good people of Ghana "for this irreplaceable loss.""Accept our heartfelt con­dolences during these difficult times.

Please, know that our thoughts and prayers are with the families as they navigate the pain of this profound loss.

In life and memory, they touched the hearts of many with their kindness, warmth, and spirit.

Their legacy will be in the lives they had influenced and the love they shared."Though words can do little to ease the sorrow and pain the families feel, we hope that they will find comfort in the support of those who care about them, and in the cherished memo­ries that will forever remain.