Dr Samuel Sarpong (L), Dr Ibrahim Murtala (M) and Dr Omane Boamah (R) were among 8 people that died
Ghana’s football community is in mourning following the tragic helicopter crash that claimed the lives of eight people, including Defence Minister, Dr Edward Omane Boamah and Minister of Environment, Science and Technology, Dr Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed.
The military aircraft, which departed Accra at 09:12 GMT on Tuesday, August 6, 2025, was en route to Obuasi for a high-level anti-illegal mining mission.
Also among the deceased were Deputy National Security Coordinator and former Agriculture Minister Alhaji Muniru Mohammed, Vice Chairman of the ruling NDC, Samuel Sarpong, Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala, Flying Officer Manin Twum-Ampadu, and Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah.
Authorities have since described the incident as a “national tragedy,” with the Ghana Armed Forces yet to determine the exact cause of the crash.
In response, the Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah on behalf of President John Dramani Mahama, has ordered all national flags to fly at half-mast and extended the government’s condolences to the grieving families.
Ghana Premier League clubs have also joined in mourning.
Bibiani GoldStars SC, 2024/25 GPL champions, shared on their official Twitter page:
“We join the nation in mourning… May their legacy live on. Rest well, heroes.”
Medeama SC echoed similar sentiments, remembering the victims for their service and dedication to the nation:
“Our hearts go out to their families. May their souls rest in peace.”
Accra Hearts of Oak stated:
“We mourn alongside the nation and remember their dedication, leadership, and sacrifice.”
Asante Kotoko SC paid a deeply personal tribute, referring to Omane Boamah and Dr. Samuel Sarpong as “cherished fans” of the club:
“We extend our deepest condolences to their families and the nation. May their souls rest in peace.”
Read the tributes by the clubs below:
Bibiani GoldStars SC joins the nation in mourning the loss of the Ministers of Defence and Environment and others who perished in the tragic helicopter crash.
May their legacy live on.
Rest well, heroes. 🙏🏾🇬🇭 pic.twitter.com/6r55mbiGSQ— Bibiani GoldStars SC (@GoldStarsSc) August 7, 2025
Medeama SC mourns the tragic loss of key national figures in yesterday’s military helicopter crash, including two Cabinet Ministers, senior officials, and brave Air Force personnel.
Our hearts go out to their families. May their souls rest in peace.🕯️ pic.twitter.com/wcP3oSX71e
— Medeama SC (@MedeamaSC) August 7, 2025
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Our hearts go out to the families of the Ministers of (Defence and Environment) and all others who lost their lives in the tragic Helicopter crash.
We mourn alongside the nation and remember their dedication, leadership, and sacrifice. May their souls rest in… pic.twitter.com/kO2RhoXjDE— Phooobia! – #WeNeverSayDie 🏅🏆 (@HeartsOfOakGH) August 7, 2025
Asante Kotoko SC mourns the tragic loss of our cherished fans, Dr. Omane Boamah and former KMA boss Dr. Samuel Sarpong, and six others in today’s Akrofuom plane crash. We extend our deepest condolences to their families and the nation. May their souls rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/PR5eBfK8OX
— Asante Kotoko SC – 2X CAF CL Winners🥇 (@AsanteKotoko_SC) August 6, 2025
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