By Mildred Siabi-Mensah
Takoradi, Aug. 07, GNA – Female Journalists at a digital training workshop are in a state of denial over the passing of five state officers involved in the Wednesday morning helicopter crash.
The journalists, obviously shattered by the devastating news, were seen in twos and threes, checking website, WhatsApp groups to either confirm or verify the sources to be settle their emotions.
Madam Shirley Smith, Southern Bureau Chief of Media General News who was shattered by the news prayed that their souls rest in peace.
Belinda Asamoah, a journalist, exclaimed, “What a tragedy!”
Nana Yaa Ahanta Egudze, News Anchor and a Reporter with Media Generals connect FM said: “I am deeply saddened by the tragic helicopter crash that claimed the lives of the Ministers of State and others.
“This is a great loss to the nation. My thoughts and prayers are with their families and the entire country in this difficult moment. May their souls rest in peace.”
Madam Priscilla Ohenewaa, a journalist, described the tragedy as a big blow to the nation especially politicians.
She observed that military helicopters were mostly used to transport troops and school children especially on national events; therefore, the need to be particular and meticulous about its operations.
Madam Juliet Aguair queried: “What could have caused this national disaster involving a state helicopter? “
The five state officers- Edward Omane Boamah , Minister for Defence; Alhaji Dr Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, Minister for Environment; ,Alhaji Muniru Mohammed , Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator; Dr Samuel Sarpong , Vice Chairman, National Democratic Congress; Mr Samuel Aboagye – former parliamentary candidate for Obuasi East Constituency; and two crew members were on the GAF Z9 helicopter that took off from Accra around 0912 hours on Wednesday, August 6, 2025.
Ms. Kwanuwaa Duncan, a videographer says this is a wake up call to ensure proper maintenance of Ghana’s airline assets, recalling a similar occurrence in the Western Region sometime back.
Chelsy Sey, a morning show host at YFM in Takoradi said: “My heart goes out to the families especially, Wives and children…this should not happen to anyone…so devastating.”
“I feel pained by this tragedy, something no one was expecting. I am in prayers with the families and I pray for God’s strength for them,” Ms Ina-Thalia Quansah, the Western Regional Correspondent, Joy News and Development Communicator.
Mrs. Graciela Acquaye said: “Very painful to lose these great men who have sacrificed so well for their party and the State…My condolences to the Family and the NDC party.”
GNA
Edited by Justina Paaga/Benjamin Mensah