Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia took to Facebook earlier today to express his profound sorrow over the tragic loss of two Ministers of State and six others who perished in a helicopter crash. In his heartfelt Facebook post, Dr. Bawumia extended his deepest condolences to the President of the Republic, H.E. John Dramani Mahama, describing the incident as “heart-wrenching” and a painful moment for the nation. “The fallen men paid the ultimate price in the service of our motherland, leaving a shocked nation in pain,” he wrote. Dr. Bawumia noted that he personally knew most of the deceased and...
Majority Caucus Mourns Victims Of Helicopter Crash
The Majority Caucus in Parliament has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic military helicopter crash that claimed the lives of several distinguished Ghanaians, including former Member of Parliament, government officials, and officers of the Ghana Armed Forces. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Caucus extended its heartfelt condolences to the families, colleagues, and loved ones of those who perished in the crash, which occurred in the Adansi Akrofuom District of the Ashanti Region. “It is with deeply broken heart and profound sorrow that we, the Majority Caucus in Parliament, extend our deepest condolences to the families, colleagues and loved...
AU Commission Chairperson Mourns Victims of Ghana Helicopter Crash
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic helicopter crash that occurred in the Ashanti Region on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. The crash claimed the lives of eight individuals, including Minister of Defence, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, and the Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed. In a statement issued from Addis Ababa, the AU Chairperson extended his heartfelt condolences to President John Dramani Mahama, the Government and people of Ghana, as well as the bereaved families of the victims. He also offered words of comfort...
NPP Mourns Tragic Loss of Eight in Military Helicopter Crash
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic death of eight individuals who perished in a military helicopter crash on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. In a statement signed by the General Secretary of the party, Justin Kodua Frimpong, the NPP described the loss as a devastating blow not only to the bereaved families but also to the entire nation. The victims were said to be individuals who had dedicated themselves to the service and development of the country. “Their passing is not only a devastating blow to their families but also a profound loss to the...
Minority In Parliament Mourns Victims Of Military Helicopter Crash
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...