Dressed in black and red, mourners from diverse backgrounds wept and reflected as they attended the solemn state funeral.
Government officials, members of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), opposition leaders, security personnel, religious and traditional leaders were present.
Former Presidents John Agyekum Kufuor and Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, accompanied by his wife Rebecca, as well as former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, featured prominently at the ceremony.
Families paid tribute to the deceased, with relatives of Dr Edward Omane Boamah describing him as a loving father and “a man with pure heart of gold.”
In his tribute, Mr Alban Bagbin, Speaker of Parliament, called on Ghanaians to draw “strength and wisdom” from the lives of the fallen.
“May the Almighty God grant us the fortitude to complete their unfinished work,” he added.
Mr. Julius Debrah, Chief of Staff, honoured the victims as “brave men who served with pride but fell with honour.”
Mrs. Betty Mould-Iddrisu, Council of State Member, said their “sacrifices would not be forgotten.”
Other relatives praised the enduring impact of the fallen heroes on their families and communities.
The Tema Youth Choir and the Militant Triumphant Choir delivered stirring performances as six caskets were borne from the Square to the Military Cemetery.
The deceased were attending an anti-illegal mining event in Obuasi.
They include Dr Edward Kofi Omane Boamah, Minister of Defence; Dr Samuel Sarpong, Vice Chairman of the NDC; Mr. Samuel Aboagye, former NDC parliamentary candidate for Obuasi East; Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala; Flying Officer Manaen Twum-Ampadu; and Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah.
The funerals of Alhaji Mohammed Muniru Limuna, Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator, and Dr Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, Minister of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, were held on Sunday, August 10.
As the nation mourns, the state ceremonies and Presidential declarations are expected to bring closure to grieving families and citizens.
GNA
