The Chief of Defence Staff, (CDS) Lieutenant General William Agyapong, has said that the victims of the helicopter crash will be remembered for their dedication, professionalism and service to the nation.
In a tribute at the state funeral for the victims on Friday, August 15, 2025, he stated that the late Minister of Defence, Dr Edward Omane Boamah’s short tenure at the Ministry was impactful.
“Dr Omane Boamah’s short tenure as Minister of Defence was marked by transformative leadership, innovation and unwavering commitment to excellence. As part of a broader agenda of ‘“Resetting Ghana,’ he advocated and implemented policies that sought to raise the standards of the Ghana Armed Forces,” he said.
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The CDS also lauded Squadron Leader Peter Baafemi Anala, Flying Officer Manaen Twum Ampadu, and Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah for their diligence.
“As the bugle sounds and the night holds its silence, we salute them; Dr Omane Boamah, Squadron Leader Anala, Flying Officer Ampadu, and Sergeant Mensah; brave men who served with pride and fell with honour.
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“Their skills and dedication will continue to influence our training, maintenance, and operational doctrines for years to come. They will be sorely missed but fondly remembered,” he added.
Six (6) of the military helicopter crash victims were laid to rest in a solemn burial ceremony at the Military Cemetery at Tse Addo, on Friday, August 15, 2025.
They include political and government officials; Dr Edward Omane Boamah, Samuel Aboagye, Dr Samuel Sarpong, as well as crew members; Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala, Flying Officer Manaen Twum-Ampadu, and Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah.
Two of the victims: Minister of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, and Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator, Alhaji Limuna Muniru Mohammed were buried on Sunday, August 10, 2025.
The 8 lost their lives in a fatal military helicopter crash on Wednesday, August 6, 2025.
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