Accra, Aug. 14, GNA – The Ghana News Agency (GNA) has paid tribute to the eight officials who died in the August 6 military helicopter crash while on national assignment, describing the incident as a national calamity and a personal loss.
“As the state-owned wire service, GNA works hand in hand with government institutions and officials to advance national sustainable development and democratic governance,” it explained, in a statement signed by the Mr Albert Kofi Owusu, the General Manager.
“Our departed leaders were not just partners in that work – they were collaborators and friends whose commitment and vision profoundly impacted our shared mission.
“Beyond their official duties, these public officers had cultivated warm and respectful relationships with GNA staff – bonds built on mutual trust and shared dedication.
“Their loss resonates deeply across our newsroom.”
The statement said in hour of profound grief, the Ghana News Agency had joined the Government and the people of Ghana in extending heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families, their respective ministries and the Ghana Armed Forces.
“They answered the call of duty, and their service will forever be etched in our nation’s history,” it said, urging all Ghanaians to let the sacrifice of these heroes inspire renewed commitment to national development.
The delegation aboard the Ghana Air Force Z-9 helicopter was enroute from Accra to Obuasi for the launch of the Responsible Cooperative Mining and Skills Development Programme (rCOMSDEP) when the accident happened, resulting in the death of all eight.
The deceased are: Dr Edward Kofi Omane Boamah, Minister for Defence; Dr Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation and MP for Tamale
Central; Alhaji Limuna Mohammed Muniru, Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator; and Dr Samuel Sarpong, Vice Chairman of the National Democratic Congress.
The others are Mr Samuel Aboagye, former Parliamentary Candidate for Obuasi East; Squadron Leader Peter BafemiAnala; Flying Officer Malaen Twum Ampadu; and Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah.
GNA
Edited by Kenneth Sackey