The President of the Republic of Ghana and Commander in Chief of the Ghana Armed Forces, , has announced the posthumous promotions of the three military officers who lost their lives in the August 6, 2025, helicopter crash.
Speaking at the interfaith and interdenominational state burial held for the victims on Friday, August 15, 2025, President Mahama announced that he had approved the posthumous promotion of the three military officers to their next ranks. "Promotions in our Armed Forces are never given lightly, and posthumous promotions are the highest mark of respect for duty performed, even unto death.
Accordingly, I have approved the following: Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala is promoted to the rank of Wing Commander.
Flying Officer Manaen-Twum Ampadu is promoted to the rank of Flight Lieutenant.
