One of Africa’s leading financial firms, Stanbic Bank Ghana has donated GHS500,000 to the newly established Children Support Fund, set up by President Mahama to provide financial assistance to the children of the victims who died in the recent helicopter crash near Adansi Akrofuom in the Ashanti Region.
The announcement was made by President John Dramani Mahama during the State Funeral on August 15, 2025, held in honour of the eight gallant men who lost their lives in the line of service to the nation.
In a statement signed by the bank’s Chief Executive, Kwamina Asomaning, the bank expressed condolences to the bereaved families, especially the children who have lost their parents. “In the wake of the heartbreaking helicopter crash that claimed the lives of dedicated servicemen, our hearts go out to the families left behind, especially the children who now face life without their parents,” Mr. Asomaning said.
The Chief Executive added that the contribution was not only intended to offer financial relief but also to send a message of solidarity. “We hope this contribution will serve not only as financial support, but as a message of hope, that these children are not alone, and that Ghana stands with them.”
Stanbic Bank also commended the President for initiating the Fund and pledged continued collaboration to ensure that every child, regardless of their circumstances, has the opportunity to thrive.
On August 6, 2025, Ghana was thrown into a state of national mourning when a military helicopter carrying top government officials and crew went off radar en route to Obuasi and tragically crashed in the Adansi Akrofuom district of the Ashanti Region, claiming eight lives.
The lives lost included Defence Minister Edward Omane Boamah, Environment Minister Muniru Mohammed, Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator Samuel Sarpong, National Democratic Congress Vice Chairman Samuel Aboagye, Squadron Leader Peter Anala, Flying Officer Manaen Twum Ampadu and Sergeant Ernest Addo.
