In a devastating turn of events, Ghana has lost its Defence Minister Edward Omane Boamah and Environment Minister Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed in a helicopter crash that also claimed six additional lives. The incident occurred in the central Ashanti region, where the aircraft was en route to a national event in Obuasi. The Ghana Armed Forces confirmed that the helicopter lost contact shortly after takeoff from Accra. During a press conference, Chief of Staff Julius Debrah expressed condolences on behalf of the government, emphasizing the tragedy of losing such notable figures. Flags nationwide were ordered to fly at half-mast in honor of the deceased, including Ghana's Deputy National Security Coordinator, Alhaji Muniru Mohammed, and Samuel Sarpong, Vice-Chairman of the ruling National Democratic Congress. The cause of the crash remains unconfirmed as investigations begin.
Tragedy Strikes Ghana: Ministers and Officials Killed in Helicopter Crash
Tragedy Strikes Ghana: Ministers and Officials Killed in Helicopter Crash
A helicopter crash in Ghana claims the lives of key government ministers and six others, prompting national mourning.
Tragedy Strikes Ghana: Ministers and Officials Killed in Helicopter Crash
A helicopter crash in Ghana claims the lives of key government ministers and six others, prompting national mourning.
In a devastating turn of events, Ghana has lost its Defence Minister Edward Omane Boamah and Environment Minister Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed in a helicopter crash that also claimed six additional lives. The incident occurred in the central Ashanti region, where the aircraft was en route to a national event in Obuasi. The Ghana Armed Forces confirmed that the helicopter lost contact shortly after takeoff from Accra. During a press conference, Chief of Staff Julius Debrah expressed condolences on behalf of the government, emphasizing the tragedy of losing such notable figures. Flags nationwide were ordered to fly at half-mast in honor of the deceased, including Ghana's Deputy National Security Coordinator, Alhaji Muniru Mohammed, and Samuel Sarpong, Vice-Chairman of the ruling National Democratic Congress. The cause of the crash remains unconfirmed as investigations begin.
A helicopter crash in Ghana claims the lives of key government ministers and six others, prompting national mourning.
In a devastating turn of events, Ghana has lost its Defence Minister Edward Omane Boamah and Environment Minister Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed in a helicopter crash that also claimed six additional lives. The incident occurred in the central Ashanti region, where the aircraft was en route to a national event in Obuasi. The Ghana Armed Forces confirmed that the helicopter lost contact shortly after takeoff from Accra. During a press conference, Chief of Staff Julius Debrah expressed condolences on behalf of the government, emphasizing the tragedy of losing such notable figures. Flags nationwide were ordered to fly at half-mast in honor of the deceased, including Ghana's Deputy National Security Coordinator, Alhaji Muniru Mohammed, and Samuel Sarpong, Vice-Chairman of the ruling National Democratic Congress. The cause of the crash remains unconfirmed as investigations begin.
