President John Dramani Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama, accompanied by First Lady Lordina Mahama and a delegation of high-ranking officials, has visited the residence of the late Dr Edward Omane Boamah to console his grieving family.
The delegation included Chief of Staff Julius Debrah, Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram Sam George, and several other dignitaries.
Their visit was a solemn gesture to offer words of comfort and solidarity to the widow of the late Defence Minister.
A video circulating on social media on August 9, 2025, as sighted by GhanaWeb, captures President Mahama and his entourage arriving at the residence and greeting family members of the late statesman.
Dr Edward Omane Boamah was among the eight people who lost their lives in the tragic helicopter crash on August 6, 2025, in Adansi Sikaman, Ashanti Region.
The other victims of the crash were Alhaji Dr Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, Minister of Environment, Science and Technology; Alhaji Mohammed Muniru Limuna, Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator; Dr Samuel Sarpong, Vice-Chair of the National Democratic Congress (NDC); Samuel Aboagye, a former parliamentary candidate; Squadron Leader Peter Anala; Flying Officer Twum Ampadu; and Sergeant Ernest Addo.
Watch as President John Mahama and other dignitaries visit the home of the late Dr Omane Boamah
President Mahama, His Wife First Lady, Lordina Mahama, Chief Of Staff, Hon. Julius Debrah, Hon. Sam George and other Dignitaries arrive at Late Dr. Edward Omane Boaman’s residence to console his wife and mother pic.twitter.com/CvukJohe02
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Watch as first lady Lordina Mahama weeps uncontrollably as she pays tribute to helicopter crash victims
