Minister of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, says the devastating helicopter crash that claimed the lives of eight distinguished Ghanaians will not deter her or other public servants from giving their all to the nation.
Speaking with UTV during the official period of mourning, an emotional Gomashie reflected on the loss of colleagues and military officers who died while on national duty.
“My father has passed away, and he will be buried on Saturday. We had been prepared for his passing since he was old, but this particular loss (the helicopter crash) has been especially painful. You dedicated yourself to serving the nation, and while on an important mission, you tragically lost your life.
“This is incredibly difficult for us. However, we must not let this deter us from continuing our work,” she said, holding back tears.
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The tragedy occurred on August 6, 2025, when a Ghana Air Force Z-9 helicopter, carrying three crew members and five prominent government figures, crashed into a forested area near Adansi Sikaman in the Ashanti Region.
The aircraft had departed Accra at 9:12 a.m., bound for Obuasi, but went down mid-journey and caught fire, killing everyone on board.
Those who perished in the crash included Defence Minister Dr Edward Omane Boamah, Environment Minister Dr Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator Alhaji Mohammed Muniru Limuna, former Ashanti Regional Minister Samuel Sarpong, former parliamentary candidate Samuel Aboagye, Flying Officer Twum-Ampadu, Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala, and Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah.
Watch her sad remarks below.
Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts Abla Dzifa Gomashie breaks down in tears as she mourns the eight victims of the helicopter crash.#UTVGhana pic.twitter.com/bRNuvYfHCB
— UTV Ghana (@utvghana) August 7, 2025
