Ghana in Mourning: Eight Killed in Military Helicopter Crash Including Top Government Officials
A tragic military helicopter crash in Ghana has claimed the lives of eight individuals, including senior government officials and military personnel. The Z-9 helicopter, en route from Accra to Obuasi, lost contact mid-flight on Wednesday morning. President John Mahama has declared the incident a national tragedy, suspended all official activities, and ordered flags to fly at half-mast in honour of the deceased.
Ghana Mourns After Military Helicopter Crash Claims Eight Lives
The Government of Ghana has officially confirmed the identities of the eight individuals who tragically lost their lives in a military helicopter crash on Wednesday morning.
The incident involved a Z-9 helicopter operated by the Ghana Armed Forces, which reportedly lost communication during a flight from the capital city, Accra, to Obuasi, a town in the country’s south known for its gold mining. The personnel were en route for an official assignment.
Through a statement posted on its official X (formerly Twitter) page, the Ghana Armed Forces listed the names and roles of those who perished in the crash:
1. Dr. Edward Omane Boamah – Minister of Defence
2. Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed – Minister for Environment, Science, and Technology
3. Muniru Mohammed – Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator and ex-Minister of Food and Agriculture
4. Samuel Sarpong – Vice-Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC)
5. Samuel Aboagye – Former Parliamentary Candidate
6. Peter Baafemi Anala – Squadron Leader
7. Manaen Twum Ampadu – Flying Officer
8. Ernest Addo – Sergeant
President John Mahama expressed profound sorrow over the tragedy, describing it as a devastating blow to the nation. He announced the suspension of official duties in the wake of the incident and ordered national flags to be flown at half-mast as a sign of respect and mourning for the victims.
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