Accra, Aug. 7, GNA- The Board, management, and members of the Peasant Farmers Association of Ghana (PFAG) say they share in the immeasurable grief and pain on the tragic passing of the two cabinet Ministers and six others.
The Ministers were the Defence Minister, Dr Edward Omane Boamah, the Environment, Science and Technology, Minister, Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed.
The other six were Alhaji Mohammed Muniru Limuna, a former Minister for Food and Agriculture and Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator, Dr. Samuel Sarpong, Vice Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Samuel Aboagye, Former Parliamentary Candidate, Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala, Flying Officer Manin Twum-Ampadu, and Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah.
A statement issued in Accra and signed by Mr Bismarck Nortey, the Executive Director of PFAG, said, “Our hearts ache at your sudden loss, and we offer our deepest sympathies to the families, colleagues, government, and the entire people of Ghana.”
It said the heartbreaking loss, which occurred while these distinguished individuals were actively engaged in national duty combating the scourge of illegal mining “galamsey”, should be the breaking point for ending illegal mining in Ghana.
The Association stands united with the nation in mourning and honouring the unwavering dedication of the deceased to national duty.
“May their souls rest in perfect peace, and may their commitment inspire us all to work in the interest of the nation,” it added.
The eight national officers were in the Ghana Air Force Z-9 helicopter when it crashed in the Adansi-Akrofuom District.
They were en route to Obuasi to participate in the formal launch of the Responsible Cooperative Mining and Skills Development Programme, a flagship initiative aimed at combating illegal small-scale mining (commonly referred to as “galamsey”) and promoting responsible, skill-based mining practices.
The government had declared three days of National mourning effective August 7, 2025, meanwhile, the government had commenced public laying of flowers at the Jubilee House Ceremonial Garden.
GNA
Christian Akorlie