Helicopter crash: NDC’s Badu-Mello urges unity and integrity 

A member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) communication team, Francis Kwesi Badu-Mello, has called on Ghanaians to turn the painful lessons of the recent helicopter crash into a renewed commitment to national service, unity, and integrity.

In his statement seen by Today.com.gh, Mr. Badu-Mello described the tragedy as “a sobering reminder that life is fragile and our time to serve our nation is short.”

He urged citizens to approach their daily work with dedication, professionalism, and a deep sense of duty — not merely to earn a living but to contribute meaningfully to the progress and dignity of Ghana. “Every day we rise to work, we must do so with dedication, professionalism, and a deep sense of duty — not merely to earn a living, but to contribute to the progress and dignity of Ghana,” the statement read.

Calling for honesty, truthfulness, and love across divides, Badu-Mello reminded Ghanaians that the nation’s strength lies in its unity. “We are one people, bound together by the proud colors of our national symbols and the sacred blood of our forefathers,” he stressed.

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He warned against complacency, division, and self-interest, instead urging a national spirit rooted in integrity, unity, and service. “For when we work with these virtues at heart, we not only honor our nation — we also honor the memory of those who gave their all for her,” he said.

Badu-Mello concluded with a patriotic appeal: “Ghana’s future depends on the choices we make today. Let each of us choose to serve her with pride, protect her with courage, and build her with love.”

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The August 6, 2025, helicopter crash claimed eight lives, including Defence Minister Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, Environment Minister Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, and senior military officers. President John Dramani Mahama declared a three-day national mourning period, which ended with a solemn interdenominational funeral service on August 15, where the nation paid its final respects to the fallen.