First Lady Lordina Mahama, together with her children, laid flowers to pay their last respects to the victims of the fatal helicopter crash.
The gesture formed part of national mourning for the tragedy, which claimed the lives of eight individuals, including two cabinet ministers, three high-ranking officials, and three members of the Ghana Armed Forces.
The victims were en route to Obuasi to attend an event when the incident occurred.
Lordina was accompanied by her children, Farida Mahama, Sharaf Mahama, and Shafik Mahama.
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Also present were the Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, and other officials from the Presidency.
President John Dramani Mahama’s wife and children were each handed green and white flowers, which they laid to honour the deceased.
Lordina Mahama was seen in tears as she laid the wreath, reflecting a deep sense of solidarity and national grief.
See the photos from the event below:
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