Titus Glover Breaks Down at State Funeral of Helicopter Crash Victims, Video Evokes Sorrow

Titus Glover Breaks Down at State Funeral of Helicopter Crash Victims, Video Evokes Sorrow

  • Hon. Titus Glover broke down in tears at the state funeral, overwhelmed by the loss of the victims
  • The funeral ceremony included military honours, tributes, and readings, honouring the eight who passed away
  • Ghanaians expressed deep sympathy, with many reacting emotionally to Glover’s grief and somberness.

Many Ghanaians are still grieving even after the funeral is complete.

The same can be said of Hon. Titus Glover, the former Greater Accra Regional Minister.

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At the state funeral for the eight fallen officials, Hon. Titus Glover shows emotion with tears in his eyes. Photo credit: titus glover. Image source: Facebook
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The politician was captured visibly overcome with emotion at the state funeral held for the eight gallant men who lost their lives in the recent helicopter crash.

During the solemn ceremony, Glover could not hold back his tears as he joined fellow dignitaries, family members, and mourners in paying tribute to the fallen officials.

Glover weeps at state funeral

YEN.com.gh understands that the state funeral, marked by military honours and heartfelt tributes, highlighted the deep sense of loss felt across the nation.

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The service included readings of the biographies of all eight victims, as well as tributes from widows, children, government officials, and institutional representatives.

Six of the victims were later laid to rest at the military cemetery at Tse Addo, with burial rites jointly conducted by the Ghana Armed Forces and the respective churches of the deceased.

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Hon. Titus Glover’s tearful tribute at the state funeral for the eight victims sparks reactions from viewers. Photo credit: EDHUB. Image credit: X
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In the video spotted by YEN.com.gh, Glover poured out his emotions in tears as tributes were made. He was in his seat, with his head bowed as he sobbed over the deceased.

Glover’s emotional reaction highlighted the profound respect and admiration the nation holds for the lives and service of those lost.

The funeral also showed the deep grief that continues to resonate with families and colleagues alike.

Watch Glover's grieving moment below.

Ghanaians share reactions to emotional funeral moment

YEN.com.gh collected reactions from Ghanaians who watched the moment on X.

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According to some Ghnaians, it's possible that his grief stemmed from their shared roles in public service and the tragic nature of the event, as well as his connection to the nation’s loss. Some of the comments are below.

@_Roofman2131gh said:

"He’s been crying ever since the crash, the sight of their bodies in the cocoa sacks, was overwhelming for him, Chale that part really got me too. Hmm life."

@UncensoredFact1 wrote:

"Titus Glover is weeping more the the NDC folks. Is there something more Ghanaians and the NPP aren’t aware of?"

@Kinatajnr said:

"Why is wontumi forcing to cry."

@Doriginalsource commented:

"Charlie today has been really tough day for everyone to handle."

@Nana_Realest wrote:

"The man has been crying since last week.😔"

@ObiaaBewu wrote:

"Put your legs in their shoes, and you'll understand the pains they're going through."

Jomoro MP mourns helicopter victims with tributes

YEN.com.gh had earlier reported that the MP for Jomoro, Dorcas Affo-Toffey, shared emotional memories of her bond with the late ministers who died on August 6, 2025.

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She recalled Dr Edward Omane Boamah’s early morning text applauding her appointment as Deputy Minister.

Affo-Toffey also remembered Dr Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed’s intelligence and their friendship in Parliament.

Source: YEN.com.gh

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Oluwadara Adebisi (Human Interest Editor) Adebisi Oluwadara is a Human Interest Editor who joined YEN.com.gh in May 2025. He has over six years of experience in press release writing and journalism. He graduated from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, in 2021 with a bachelor's degree in Food Science and Technology. However, he was mentored in journalism and became a certified journalist after completing the Google News Initiative courses in Advanced Digital Reporting and Fighting Misinformation.

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