The Office of the President has officially confirmed the tragic deaths of several high-ranking government officials and members of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) following a fatal military helicopter crash on August 6 in the Adansi Akrofuom District of the Ashanti Region.
Among the eight individuals who lost their lives are Ghana’s Minister of Defence, Edward Omane Boamah, and the Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed.
The Ghana Armed Forces had earlier announced that it had lost communication with a Z-9 military helicopter that departed from Accra and was heading toward Obuasi. Hours later, the worst was confirmed during a press briefing at the Jubilee House, where Chief of Staff Julius Debrah disclosed the tragic outcome.
Civilian Victims Identified:
Edward Omane Boamah – Minister for Defence
Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed – Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation
Limuna Muniru – Deputy National Security Coordinator
Dr. Samuel Sarpong – Former Ashanti Regional Minister
Samuel Aboagye – Former Parliamentary Candidate, Obuasi East
Military Personnel Onboard:
Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala
Flying Officer Manin Twum-Ampadu
Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah
The cause of the crash remains under investigation, and the Ghana Armed Forces have pledged to work with aviation and security authorities to uncover what led to the deadly incident.
The nation is in mourning as tributes pour in for the departed, whose loss marks a significant blow to the country’s leadership and security apparatus.
