In a heartbreaking incident, Ghana's Defence and Environment Ministers perished in a military helicopter crash in the Ashanti region, marking a profound loss for the nation.
Tragedy Strikes Ghana: Two Ministers and Six Others Die in Helicopter Crash
Tragedy Strikes Ghana: Two Ministers and Six Others Die in Helicopter Crash
Ghana mourns after the untimely death of key ministers and six others in a tragic helicopter accident.
Ghana is reeling from the tragic news of a helicopter crash that claimed the lives of two prominent ministers, Defence Minister Edward Omane Boamah and Environment, Science and Technology Minister Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, alongside six others. This devastating event, described as a "national tragedy" by Chief of Staff Julius Debrah, occurred shortly after the aircraft took off from the capital, Accra, headed for a national event in the gold-mining town of Obuasi.
The accident involved three crew members and five passengers, including notable figures such as Deputy National Security Coordinator Alhaji Muniru Mohammed and Samuel Sarpong, Vice-Chairman of the National Democratic Congress party. The Ghana Armed Forces reported that the aircraft went "off the radar" shortly after departure, but the cause of the crash remains unconfirmed.
As the nation comes to terms with this immense loss, government officials have directed flags to fly at half-mast in honor of the deceased. Chief of Staff Debrah extended condolences on behalf of President John Dramani Mahama and the government, acknowledging the service and sacrifice of the armed forces members. This tragic event underscores the vulnerabilities faced by government officials and the risks associated with air travel in the region.
The accident involved three crew members and five passengers, including notable figures such as Deputy National Security Coordinator Alhaji Muniru Mohammed and Samuel Sarpong, Vice-Chairman of the National Democratic Congress party. The Ghana Armed Forces reported that the aircraft went "off the radar" shortly after departure, but the cause of the crash remains unconfirmed.
As the nation comes to terms with this immense loss, government officials have directed flags to fly at half-mast in honor of the deceased. Chief of Staff Debrah extended condolences on behalf of President John Dramani Mahama and the government, acknowledging the service and sacrifice of the armed forces members. This tragic event underscores the vulnerabilities faced by government officials and the risks associated with air travel in the region.
