Mahama nominates new Defence, Environment ministers one year after helicopter crash

President John Dramani Mahama has reshuffled his government, nominating new ministers for the Defence and Environment, Science and Technology portfolios almost exactly one year after a military helicopter crash claimed the lives of the ministers who previously held the positions.

Majority leader, Mahama Ayariga Eight (8) Helicopter crash victims Funeral of helicopter crash victim.

Photo Credit: Ghana Broadcasting Corporation Following the tragedy, President Mahama declared a three-day national mourning period, suspended scheduled government activities and directed that national flags be flown at half-mast.