Accra, Aug. 7, GNA – IMANI Africa has joined the nation in mourning the tragic loss of prominent government officials, including Minister of Defence Dr. Edward Kofi Omane Boamah and military personnel on Wednesday Adansi helicopter crash.
President of IMANI Africa, Mr. Franklin Cudjoe, in a statement shared on Thursday with the Ghana News Agency, expressed deep sorrow over the tragic passing of eight distinguished Ghanaians in the Adansi helicopter crash.
The deceased include Dr. Edward Kofi Omane Boamah, Minister for Defence, whom Mr. Cudjoe described as his Sixth Form mate at Pope John’s Secondary School (1994–1996).
Others are Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, Minister for Environment, Science and Technology; Alhaji Muniru Mohammed Limuna, Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator; Dr. Samuel Sarpong, Vice Chairman of the National Democratic Congress; and Mr. Samuel Aboagye, a former parliamentary candidate.
Also among the deceased are Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala, Flight Officer Twum Ampadu, and Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah.
“These individuals devoted their lives to public service, and their loss leaves a deep wound in the soul of our nation,” IMANI Africa stated.
“May their legacies guide us toward integrity, courage, and peace.”
IMANI Africa extended its condolences to the families of the victims and to all Ghanaians affected by the tragedy.
GNA
Edited by D.I. Laary/Christian Akorlie