The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has marked the first anniversary of the Adansi helicopter crash with a solemn call for national unity in grief and accountability in governance.
The tragedy, which occurred on August 6, 2025, claimed eight lives, including senior government officials and members of the Ghana Armed Forces. Among the departed were Defence Minister Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, Environment Minister Alhaji Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator Alhaji Muniru Mohammed, Dr. Samuel Sarpong, Mr. Samuel Aboagye, and three crew members.
In a statement issued on August 5, 2026, from the party’s headquarters in Accra‑North, General Secretary Justin Kodua Frimpong emphasized that remembrance must go beyond ceremonies. “The truest tribute to the departed is not a wreath or a lecture. It is results in the cause for which they gave their lives,” the statement read.
The NPP urged government to provide evidence‑based updates on the fight against illegal mining, particularly the state of rivers and forest reserves one year after the tragedy. It also demanded a full account of the official investigation into the crash, including findings, safety recommendations, and measures taken to prevent future losses.
Memorial activities announced include a national lecture, a memorial service, unveiling of a cenotaph, and a nationwide blood donation exercise. The party underscored that grief transcends political lines, declaring: “Grief Has No Party Colours.”
The statement concluded with a pledge to keep the issues of galamsey and accountability before Parliament and the nation until answers are provided.
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