The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has officially extended condolences to the bereaved families of the eight individuals who died in a military helicopter crash.
In an official statement, the military confirmed the identities of those involved. The incident has plunged Ghanaians into mourning, following the deaths of two sector ministers and six other high-ranking officials, including military personnel.
The helicopter reportedly crashed into a tree on a mountain peak, triggering a massive fire that incinerated the aircraft beyond recognition.
The eight victims included three military officers and five senior government officials. The officials were:
- Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, Minister of Defence
- Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, Minister of Environment, Science, Technology, and Innovation
- Alhaji Muniru Mohammed, Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator
- Samuel Sarpong, Vice Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC)
- Samuel Aboagye, Deputy Director-General of the National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO)
The GAF’s official statement also revealed that
an investigation into the crash has begun.
“The Ghana Armed Forces helicopter Z9 that took off this morning at 0912hrs from Accra enroute to Obuasi has crashed in the general area of Sikaman near Adansi Akrofuom in the Ashanti Region and all onboard are feared dead.
The crew were, Squadron Leader Peter Baafemi Anala, Flying Officer Manaen Twum Ampadu and Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah.
The passengers were Dr Edward Omane Boamah – Minister for Defence, Alhaji Dr Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed – Minister for Environment, Science and Technology, Alhaji Mumiru Mohammed – Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator, Dr Samuel Sarpong – Vice Chairman, NDC and Mr. Samuel Abeagye – Former Parliamentary candidate.
The Ghana Armed Forces extends its condolences to the bereaved families.
Investigations have commenced to determine the cause of the accident,” the statement signed by Veronica Adzo Arhin, Captain (Ghana Navy), Acting Director General Public Relations said.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
