By Godwill Arthur- Mensah
Accra, Aug. 6, GNA-Former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has expressed his deepest condolences to the Government and bereaved families of the victims of the helicopter crash on Wednesday, August 6, 2025.
In a Facebook post, Dr Bawumia wrote: A while ago, I communicated to the President of the Republic, H.E. John Dramani Mahama, my deepest condolences, following the heart-wrenching news of the loss of two of our nation’s Ministers and six others in a helicopter crash earlier today.
“The fallen men paid the ultimate price in the service of our motherland leaving a shocked nation in pain.
“I know most of the deceased personally and equally feel a sense of loss to see their demise under such horrid circumstances.
“Samira, I, the Bawumia family, and the NPP join the nation in mourning them. May the good Lord grant the bereaved families, the Government and people of Ghana strength and healing in this time of tragedy,” he stated.
The tragic incident occurred in a forested area near Adansi Brofoyedru.
The helicopter, en route to Obuasi, reportedly lost contact with radar and crashed in the early hours of Wednesday.
Mr Julius Debrah, the Chief of Staff, through government communication, confirmed the passing of the following persons:
Dr. Edward Kofi Omane Boamah, Minister for Defence, Alhaji Dr. Ibrahim Mutala Mohammed, the Minister for Environment, Science and Technology, Alhaji Mohammed Muniru Limuna, Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator and former Minister for Food and Agriculture, and Dr. Samuel Sarpong, Vice Chairman of the National Democratic Congress.
The rest are: Mr. Samuel Aboagye, a former parliamentary candidate, Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Annala, and Flying Officer Manin Twum Ampedu.
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