BREAKING: Defence Minister Dr Edward Omane Boamah and Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed have been reported dead and others dead and have been confirmed following a crash involving an Air Force helicopter.
The deaths of Minister for Defence, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, and the Minister for Environment, Science, Technology, and Innovation, Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, have been confirmed following a crash involving an Air Force helicopter.
Also among the deceased is the Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator and former Minister for Food and Agriculture, Alhaji Muniru Mohammed; National Democratic Congress (NDC) Vice Chairman, Dr. Samuel Sarpong; and former NDC Parliamentary Candidate, Samuel Aboagye.
Announcing the deaths at a press conference, Chief of Staff Julius Debrah described the incident as a national tragedy.
Mr. Debrah stated that national flags will fly at half-mast in their honour until further notice.
Meanwhile, the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has confirmed that the helicopter took off from Accra at 9:12 a.m. on Wednesday, August 6, 2025.
According to the statement, there were three crew members and five passengers on board.
The helicopter crashed at Adansi Brofeyedu while en route to Obuasi. The aircraft was burnt beyond recognition, with no visible signs of survivors at the scene.
Preliminary information suggests the helicopter crashed into a tree under circumstances yet to be determined.
The names of the perished are:
Dr Edward Omane Boamah;
Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, Minister of Environment, Science and Technology;
Limuna Muniru, Ag Dep National Security Coordinator;
Samuel Sarpong, Vice Chairman of the NDC;
Samuel Aboagye, NADMO Deputy Director-General.
Also confirmed are the deaths of 3 Airforce officers.
More details soon…
Source: AdomOnline.com