Ibrahim Mahama and His Sister Hawa Agyeman Display a Lovely Bond at Dr Omane Boamah’s Thanksgiving
- Businessman Ibrahim Mahama was spotted in a heartwarming moment with his sister, Hawa Mahama Agyeman
- The beautiful moment was captured in a video from the Thanksgiving Service for the eight helicopter crash victims
- This followed a state funeral that was held on August 15, 2025, in honour of those who died in the chopper tragedy
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Business mogul Ibrahim Mahama was spotted sharing a touching moment with his sister, Hawa Mahama Agyeman, during the solemn thanksgiving service held in honour of the victims of the tragic August 6, 2025, military helicopter crash.
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Ibrahim Mahama and sister bond at service
The thanksgiving service was held on Sunday, August 17, 2025, at the Christ the King Catholic Parish in Accra, drawing a large gathering of mourners, dignitaries, and family members of the departed.
The billionaire entrepreneur and founder of Engineers & Planners was seen warmly chatting and embracing his sister, Hawa Mahama Agyeman, who attended the service alongside her husband.
Their public display of affection stood out amid the solemn atmosphere, portraying how close they were as siblings.
Both siblings came dressed in dignified black-and-white mourning outfits. Ibrahim Mahama wore a traditional northern Ghanaian smock with bold black and white stripes, a garment often reserved for important cultural and state occasions.
His sister complemented him beautifully in a patterned black-and-white dress, belted at the waist to give a graceful finish. Her outfit merged modern style with cultural significance, embodying elegance while honouring the solemnity of the moment.
When did the military helicopter crash occur?
The August 6 tragedy, which occurred at Adansi Akrofuom in the Ashanti Region, claimed the lives of eight distinguished Ghanaians, including Tamale Central MP Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, Defence Minister Edward Kofi Omane Boamah, Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator Limuna Mohammed Muniru, Vice Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Samuel Sarpong, Deputy Director General of Ghana’s Disaster Relief Agency Samuel Aboagye and three Ghana Air Force officers.
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The nation was left in mourning as news of the crash spread, with tributes pouring in from across the political, social, and military landscape.
Following the state funeral at Black Star Square on August 15, the thanksgiving service at Christ the King offered another chance for families and loved ones to come together in prayer and reflection. It was a moment to honour not only the service and sacrifice of the departed but also to seek comfort and healing for those left behind.
Despite the sombre occasion, the warm exchange between Ibrahim Mahama and his sister was a poignant reminder of the importance of family bonds. Amid national grief, their affectionate interaction offered a glimpse of hope, love, and strength.
President Mahama comforts late Dr Sarpong’s son
YEN.com.gh also reported that President John Mahama was seen offering comfort to Frank Rozy Sarpong, the son of the late Dr Samuel Sarpong, during the solemn burial service at the Burma Camp military cemetery.
The moment was captured on Friday, August 15, when Dr Sarpong, who served as Vice Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), was laid to rest alongside seven other victims of the August 6 helicopter crash.
The heartfelt exchange between the president and the grieving young man stirred emotional reactions online, with many commending President Mahama for his compassion to son and the other crash victims.
Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
