The Ghana Armed Forces has released the names of individuals who died in Wednesday morning’s military helicopter crash.
The crash involved a Z-9 helicopter belonging to the Ghana Armed Forces, which lost contact during a flight from Accra, the capital, to Obuasi — a gold-mining town in the south where the crew was headed for an official engagement.
Ghanaian President John Mahama described the incident as a national tragedy and suspended activities upon receiving the news.
He also directed that flags fly at half-mast to honour the memory of the victims.
Below are the names and portfolios of the victims.
1. Edward Omane Boamah – Minister for defence
2. Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed – Minister for environment, science and technology
3. Muniru Mohammed – Acting deputy, national security coordinator and former minister for food and agriculture
4. Samuel Sarpong – Vice-chairman, 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 Bola Tinubu condoled with the Ghanaian nation, urging the bereaved families to find comfort in the knowledge that their loved ones died in the line of patriotic service to the country.
