Ghana's president, John Dramani Mahama has declared three days of mourning following a helicopter crash which killed 8 people, including the country's ministers of defence and environment. Mahama has also suspended all official activities.

The country's flags will fly at half-mast. The cause of the crash is unknown at this stage.

Asanda Beda spoke to Channel Africa correspondent in Ghana, Eric Mawuena....

Ghana's president, John Dramani Mahama has declared three days of mourning following a helicopter crash which killed 8 people, including the country's ministers of defence and environment. Mahama has also suspended all official activities.
The country's flags will fly at half-mast. The cause of the crash is unknown at this stage.
Asanda Beda spoke to Channel Africa correspondent in Ghana, Eric Mawuena....