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Ghana Mourns the Loss of Minister of Defence, Dr Edward Omane Boamah, in a Helicopter Crash

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The Parliament of Ghana is in mourning following the tragic passing of the Minister of Defence, Dr Edward Omane Boamah, in a helicopter crash on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. The incident occurred in the Adansi Akrofuom District of the Ashanti Region, resulting in the deaths of eight people, including Dr. Omane Boamah and the Minister of Environment, Science, Technology, and Innovation, Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed.

Key Takeaways:

  • The helicopter, GH-29, took off from Accra at 0912hrs and went off radar while headed for Obuasi, with all efforts being made to establish contact.
  • The victims included the Minister of Defence, Dr Edward Omane Boamah, Minister of Environment, Science, Technology, and Innovation, Dr Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, and six others.
  • The Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, confirmed the deaths of the eight persons in a short briefing at the Jubilee House.
  • The Ranking Member on the Defence and Interior Committee of Parliament, Reverend John Ntim Fordjour, expressed his condolences, recalling meetings with Dr Omane Boamah to discuss transformative plans to support the Ghana Armed Forces.
  • New details show that former President Mahama, National Democratic Congress (NDC) Member of Parliament for Asawase, Mohammed Muntaka, and National Democratic Congress (NDC) Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Gyamfi, were among those who narrowly missed the fatal helicopter crash.
  • The entire nation is said to be profoundly saddened by the tragic incident.

Statistics:

  • Eight people lost their lives in the helicopter crash, including the Minister of Defence, Dr Edward Omane Boamah.
  • The incident occurred in the Adansi Akrofuom District of the Ashanti Region.
  • The Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, confirmed the deaths of the eight persons in a short briefing at the Jubilee House.
  • The Ranking Member on the Defence and Interior Committee of Parliament, Reverend John Ntim Fordjour, expressed his condolences through a post on his X page.

Sources:

  • Ghana Web, August 08, 2025
  • Ghana Armed Forces statement, August 06, 2025
  • Rev John Ntim Fordjour's X post

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