By Christopher Tetteh
Sunyani, Aug. 9, GNA – The Local Government Service Engineers Association (LoGSEA) has expressed their sympathy to the bereaved families of the eight people who died in the military helicopter crash.
“LoGSEA has received with profound shock and sadness the tragic news of the helicopter crash that claimed the lives of the two ministers of state and six others,” it in a statement issued and copied to the Ghana News Agency (GNA) in Sunyani.
The statement signed by Engineer Richard Ben-Debrah, the National President of LoGSEA indicated that “we in a state of national mourning and LoGSEA extends its deepest condolences to the bereaved families”.
It said the “the devastating incident which occurred while the devoted officials are on national assignment represent a monumental loss, not only to their families, but the entire nation”, adding that “their unwavering dedication and commitment to public duty and national development is a legacy that will forever be remembered with deep respect and admiration”.
“The Association extends its deepest condolences to President John Dramani Mahama, the families and the people of Ghana as the country mourns the irreplaceable loss of individuals who epitomized patriotism, professionalism and selfless service to the country”.
“We stand united in grief with the government, the families and institutions affected by this tragedy”, the statement stated.
It urged that “As we mourn this national tragedy, let it also serve as a solemn reminder of the risks undertaken daily by public servants in the execution of their duties. We salute their sacrifice, and we honour their memory”.
“Our thoughts and prayers remain with the families of the departed, may the Almighty grant them strength and comfort in this time of unimaginable loss, may the gentle souls of the departed rest in perfect peace”.
The late Dr Edward Omane Boamah, the Minister for Defence, and Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, Minister for Environment, Science, Technology, and Innovation and together with six others died in the fatal crash on August 6, 2025, in the Adansi Akrofuom District of the Ashanti Region.
GNA
Edited by Dennis Peprah/ Kenneth Odeng Adade