The Minority in Parliament has expressed profound grief following the tragic military helicopter crash that claimed the lives of eight Ghanaians, including two cabinet ministers, a national security official, and three military personnel. In a heartfelt statement issued and signed by Minority Leader, Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, the caucus extended its deepest condolences to the President, bereaved families, and the nation at large. According to the statement, the helicopter crash, confirmed earlier in the day by the Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, represents a “profound human loss that touches the very soul of our Nation.” “These were fathers, husbands, sons, and...
Profile: Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala Who Died In Wednesday’s Helicopter Crash
Ghana’s aviation and military fraternity has also been hit with the loss of one of its finest officers, Squadron Leader Peter Anala, who tragically perished in the military helicopter crash that occurred on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, in Adansi Akrofuom in the Ashanti Region. Squadron Leader Anala was a senior pilot with the Ghana Air Force and one of the most respected and highly trained officers in the force. Known for his precision, professionalism, and passion for aviation, he dedicated over a decade of his life to serving Ghana in the skies, flying high-risk missions and supporting national operations with...
Helicopter Crash: Emergency Meeting Ongoing at Environment Ministry Following Minister’s Death
Officials at the Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation have convened an emergency meeting in the wake of the tragic death of the sector Minister, Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, who perished in Wednesday’s helicopter crash. Although the agenda of the closed-door meeting remains unclear, it is widely expected that the Human Resource Department will formally break the news to staff and outline interim measures to ensure continuity of work at the Ministry. A sombre mood has engulfed the Ministry’s headquarters in Accra, where staff have gathered in the main conference room, anxiously awaiting official communication from management. Many employees...
Helicopter Crash: Vice President To Lead Armed Forces Council To Commiserate With Families Of Victims
The Vice President and Chairperson of the Ghana Armed Forces Council, Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, is expected to lead a high-powered delegation to commiserate with the families of those who lost their lives in Wednesday’s tragic military helicopter crash at Adansi Akrofuom in the Ashanti Region. The visit, scheduled for later this week, will include senior military officials and other members of the Armed Forces Council. It forms part of efforts by the state and the Ghana Armed Forces to extend support and express solidarity with the bereaved families during this period of national mourning. The Ghana Armed Forces lost...
Profile of Dr. Samuel Sarpong, NDC Vice Chairman Who Died in Wednesday’s Helicopter Crash
Dr. Samuel Sarpong, Vice Chairman of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), was among some 8 persons who died in a tragic helicopter crash in the Ashanti Region. The incident, which occurred on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, claimed the lives of several high-ranking government and security officials, who were on board a Ghana Armed Forces helicopter en route to a government assignment in Obuasi. Dr. Sarpong, a seasoned politician and public servant, was among the casualties. A prominent figure in Ghana’s political landscape, Dr. Sarpong served in various leadership roles during his career, including as Ashanti Regional Minister and later...
Profile of Alhaji Muniru Mohammed, Demised Deputy National Security Coordinator
Alhaji Muniru Mohammed, the Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator, is reported dead in a military helicopter crash on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at Adansi Akrofuom in the Ashanti Region. He was among eight government and military officials on board the Ghana Armed Forces helicopter that went down en route to Obuasi, where they were scheduled to attend the launch of a Responsible Mining Programme. The Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, confirmed the tragic deaths and announced that the national flag will fly at half-mast in their honour. Alhaji Muniru Mohammed was a key figure in Ghana’s national security architecture, serving...
Profile of Alhaji Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed
Ghana is reeling from the death of Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, the Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, who died in Wednesday’s helicopter crash at Adansi Akrofuom in the Ashanti Region. He was among eight high-profile government and military officials who perished in the tragedy. Dr. Murtala Mohammed, 50, was a seasoned legislator, academic, and statesman whose public service career spanned teaching, policymaking, and legislative leadership. His death has shocked the nation and drawn tributes from across the political divide. Born on December 14, 1974, Dr. Mohammed hailed from the Northern Region and began his professional life as a...
Profile Of Dr. Edward Omane Boamah
Ghana is in mourning following the tragic death of Dr. Edward Kofi Omane Boamah, the country’s Minister for Defence, who was among eight people confirmed dead in Wednesday’s helicopter crash at Adansi Akrofuom in the Ashanti Region. Dr. Omane Boamah, a trained medical doctor and seasoned public servant, was widely respected for his dedication to duty and his commitment to national development. His death has sent shockwaves through the political establishment and the country at large. Born in Ghana, Dr. Omane Boamah was an old student of Pope John Senior High School and Minor Seminary in Koforidua. He studied medicine...
Presidency Confirms Passing of Omane Boamah and Murtala Mohammed in Wednesday’s Helicopter Crash
The Presidency has officially confirmed that the Defence Minister, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, and Minister for Environment, Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, were among the eight persons who perished in Wednesday’s tragic helicopter crash at Adansi Akrofuom in the Ashanti Region. Addressing the nation moments ago, Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, delivered the grim news and announced that the Ghana flag will fly at half-mast across the country in honour of the fallen officials and military personnel. The Chief of Staff described the incident as a national tragedy, deeply affecting both the government and the people of Ghana. Below is the...
Helicopter Crash: Rescue Mission Underway in Ashanti Region
Rescue teams have moved to the crash site in the Ashanti Region where a Ghana Armed Forces helicopter went down. The aircraft reportedly had eight people on board. Unconfirmed reports indicate that four individuals may have been burnt beyond recognition, while the remaining four are yet to be located and identified. Efforts are ongoing to retrieve survivors and gather more details. Reports also indicate that some government officials have already arrived at the scene including Ashanti Regional Minister Dr. Frank Amoakohene.