‘Grief remains’ – Peter Anala’s family appeals for prayers one year after helicopter crash

The family of Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala, one of the eight people who lost their lives in the August 6, 2025 military helicopter crash at Adansi Akrofuom in the Ashanti Region, has appealed to Ghanaians to continue praying for the bereaved families, saying the pain of the tragedy remains deeply felt a year on.

Delivering the family's tribute at the National Inter-Faith Memorial Service on Thursday, August 6, 2026, family representative Percy Anala said the passage of time had done little to ease the grief caused by the loss of their loved one.

Despite the difficult year, Percy Anala said the family has drawn strength from God's grace, as well as the prayers, encouragement and kindness shown by Ghanaians since the tragedy.