Former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has expressed sorrow following the tragic military helicopter crash that claimed the lives of several high-ranking government officials and military personnel.
In a post on his Facebook page on Wednesday, August 8, 2025, the former President described the incident as a national tragedy that has shaken the country.
“The entire nation is profoundly shocked and saddened by the tragic news of the military helicopter crash that has led to the passing of Hon Dr Edward Kofi Omane Boamah, Minister for Defence; Hon Dr Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, Member of Parliament for Tamale Central and Minister for Environment and Science; Alhaji Limuna Muniru Mohammed, Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator; Dr. Samuel Sarpong, National Vice Chairman of the ruling NDC; Samuel Aboagye; Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala; Flight Officer Manaen Twum Ampadu; and Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah in the Adansi area of the Ashanti Region, as announced by the Chief of Staff at the Office of the President, Julius Debrah, this afternoon,” he said.
The former President noted that he had spoken to and extended his condolences to the President John Dramani Mahama.
“I condole with our gallant men and women of the Ghana Air Force at this troubling time and salute their indispensable role in the public life of our country. I also extend heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families.
“May they find peaceful rest in the Bosom of the Almighty, until the Last Day of the Resurrection, when we shall all meet again”, he wrote.
The Ghana Air Force helicopter went down in the Adansi area of the Ashanti Region during what authorities described as an official mission.
At an emergency press briefing at the Presidency, Chief of Staff Julius Debrah announced that defence minister Dr Edward Kofi Omane Boamah and the Minister of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation were among those killed.
Other victims include former Ashanti Regional Minister Samuel Sarpong; Alhaji Muniru Mohammed, Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator; Samuel Aboagye, former Member of Parliament; and Dr Samuel Sarpong, Vice Chairman of the National Democratic Congress. (NDC)
The crew members were Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala, Flying Officer Mane-Twum Ampadu, and Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah.
“The President and the government extend our condolences and sympathies to the families of our comrades and the servicemen who died in service to the country. All flags are to fly at half-mast until further notice,” Debrah said.
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