Former President Akufo-Addo has reacted to the military helicopter crash which led to the death of eight personalities, including two cabinet ministers.
Taking to his Facebook page, the former president described the incident as shocking.
According to him, Ghanaians are currently saddened by the incident.
He disclosed through his post that he has personally called and extended his deepest condolences to the President of the Republic, H.E. John Dramani Mahama, and to Mr Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, Chairman of the NDC.
“I have spoken and extended my deepest condolences to the President of the Republic, H.E. John Dramani Mahama, and to Mr Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, Chairman of the NDC. I condole with our gallant men of the Ghana Air Force at this concerning time and salute their indispensable role in the public life of our country and further extend my condolences to the bereaved families.
May they find peaceful rest in the Bosom of the Almighty until the Last Day of the Resurrection, when we shall all meet again,” he stated.
Akufo-Addo noted that “the entire nation is profoundly shocked and saddened by the tragic news of the military helicopter crash that has led to the deaths of Hon. Dr. Edward Kofi Omane Boamah, Minister for Defence, Hon. Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, Member of Parliament for Tamale Central and Minister for Environment and Science, Alhaji Limuna Muniru Mohammed, Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator, Dr. Samuel Sarpong, National Vice Chairman of the ruling NDC, Mr. Samuel Aboagye, former NDC Parliamentary Candidate for Obuasi East, Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala, Flight Officer Manaen Twum Ampadu and Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah, in the Adansi area of the Ashanti region, as announced by the Chief of Staff at the Office of the President, Mr. Julius Debrah, this afternoon.”
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
