Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, the former vice president, has expressed deep sorrow over the deaths of eight individuals in the tragic military helicopter crash at Adansi Akrofuom District of the Ashanti Region on Wednesday, August 6.
Dr Bawumia revealed he had personally conveyed his condolences to President John Dramani Mahama.
He added that the fallen men paid the ultimate price in the service of our motherland, leaving a shocked nation in pain.
Bawumia, in his statement, 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”.
Dr Bawumia added that he knows most of the deceased personally and equally feel a sense of loss.
His statement added, “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.”
Dr Omane Boamah, Minister for Defence and Minister for Environment, Science, and Technology, and Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, sadly passed away following a helicopter crash.
The helicopter was carrying eight individuals, including three crew members and five passengers, among them the ministers, a presidential staffer identified as Samuel Sarpong, and the ministers’ security detail.
According to reports, all victims were tragically burnt beyond recognition.
Muniru Mohammed, Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator, and Samuel Aboagye, a former Parliamentary Candidate, and Samuel Sarpong, Vice Chairman of NDC, have all been confirmed dead.
The crew members are Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala, Flying Officer Manin Twum-Ampadu, and Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah.
According to initial reports, the high-ranking government officials were aboard a Ghana Armed Forces Z-9 helicopter en route to Obuasi when the aircraft went off radar.
The tragic incident occurred on the morning of Wednesday, August 6, 2025.
The news was confirmed by the Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, in an address from the presidency.
Meanwhile, the Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, on Wednesday night received the remains of the eight who died in the tragic military hospital.
Their bodies were received at the Air Force Base in Accra.
President John Mahama has also announced a three-day national mourning period.
On Wednesday, August 6, the President, in a statement, announced the immediate suspension of all his scheduled activities and public engagements for the remainder of the week.
See the post below:
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.
— Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia (@MBawumia) August 6, 2025
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