Rwanda Condoles With Ghana Following Death of Two Ministers in Chopper Crash

Rwanda Condoles With Ghana Following Death of Two Ministers in Chopper Crash

Rwanda has extended condolences to the government and people of Ghana following the death of the West African country's ministers of defence and environment, along with six other delegates, in a military helicopter crash on Wednesday, August 6.

‘This is a national tragedy’ – Dr Bawumia mourns 8 helicopter crash victims

Former Vice President and 2024 presidential candidate of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has extended his condolences to the families, friends, and the nation following the tragic loss of eight (8) individuals in Wednesday’s helicopter crash at Adansi Akrofuom in the Ashanti Region. Speaking to the media after laying a wreath in honour of the deceased on Friday, 8 August, Dr Bawumia described the incident as a nati…

Volta region to hold vigil for victims of military helicopter crash

By: Jones Anlimah The Volta Regional Co-ordinating Council (VRCC) will on Sunday, August 10, 2025, hold a vigil in memory of the victims of the recent military helicopter crash. The solemn event is scheduled to take place at Nfodjo Park, behind the STC Yard, starting at 5:00 p.m. and running until 9:00 p.m. Among the deceased are notable figures including Minister for Defence Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, Minister for Environment Dr. Ibrahim Murtala …

NSA, GBA, GFA console govt, families of victims of helicopter crash

The National Sports Authority (NSA) and other sports federations are leading tributes as the sports sector joins Ghanaians to mourn the demise of eight officials that perished in Wednesday’s helicopter clash near Obuasi. They were on board in a Z9 heli­copter on a mission in Obuasi. The unfortunate incident claimed the lives of the Minister of Defense, Dr Edward Omane Boamah, and the Minister of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, A…

GOIL PLC mourns tragic loss of eight national patriots

GOIL PLC has expressed deep sadness at the tragic helicopter crash that claimed the lives of eight distinguished Ghanaians. Among the victims were Defence Minister Dr. Edward Omane Boamah; Environment Minister, Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed; Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator, Alhaji Muniru Mohammed Limuna; NDC Vice-Chairman, Samuel Sarpong; former parliamentary candidate Samuel Aboagye, and three…