President Kufuor Bravely Arrives at State Funeral Grounds of Eight Fallen Heroes
- Former President John Kufuor attended the state funeral for the eight victims at the Black Star Square in Accra on August 15
- The statesman arrived in a sleek black vehicle and was helped by aides into his wheelchair, looking weak but bravely dignified
- The state funeral was held to honour the eight victims of the tragic Obuasi helicopter crash that occurred on August 6, 2025
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Former President John Agyekum Kufuor defied his age and health challenges as he appeared at the state funeral grounds for the eight fallen heroes.
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The State funeral for the eight Ghanaians killed in a helicopter crash on Wednesday, August 6, was held at the Black Star Square in Accra on Friday, August 15.
Five government officials and three air force officers died in the tragic crash, which occurred in the Sikaman Forest in the Adansi Afuokrom District of the Ashanti Region.
President John Mahama declared three days of national mourning in the wake of the crash, and a state funeral was scheduled for August 15.
Prominent Ghanaians from all walks of life attended the event, including President John Dramani Mahama, the Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku Agyemang, former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, and numerous others.
Below is a TikTok video of dignitaries arriving at the event.
Former President Kufuor attends state funeral
Former Ghana President John Agyekum Kufuor was seen at the funeral grounds, arriving in a sleek black car.
Surrounded by aides, the former President was helped out of his car into his wheelchair.
He carried himself with quiet dignity as he wheeled away to his seat at the event.
The 86-year-old has battled numerous health challenges in recent years, leaving him wheelchair-bound.
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In 2012, he underwent spinal surgery at the Cardiothoracic Unit of the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital in Accra.
He made a full recovery at the FOCOS Clinic but has grown weaker as the years have gone by.
Despite his frail physical condition, Kufuor’s appearance at the state funeral won applause as a testament to his bravery and a demonstration of his statesmanly qualities.
The Facebook video of the former President is below.
Reactions to Kufuor's state funeral appearance
YEN.com.gh compiled comments reacting to the video of President Kufuor at the state funeral grounds.
Kwame Tse said:
"God has really blessed this man oooooo 🙏."
Bonifacio Edem Anthony wrote:
"This man has one of the most beautiful smiles."
Chrisy Photos commented:
"Whenever I see former President Kufuor in a wheelchair, it reminds me of the state of man. An energetic giant by all standards, but can no longer stand on his feet when the National Anthem he respects so much is played."
Omane Boamah's mother weeps at funeral
Previously, YEN.com.gh reported that Edward Omane Boamah's mother broke down in tears during her arrival at the state funeral grounds.
The mother of the late Minister of Defence arrived at the Black Star Square for the funeral with her daughter-in-law and other family members.
In a video, she was seen weeping as two individuals held her hands while she and her two granddaughters, Akua and Ama, attended the funeral.
Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
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