The Council of State has extended its deepest condolences to the bereaved families, the Government and people of Ghana, Parliament, the Ghana Armed Forces, and the leadership and membership of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), following the tragic military helicopter crash that claimed eight lives on Wednesday, August 6, 2025.
The crash resulted in the loss of several high-ranking officials, including two Cabinet Ministers, Minister for Defence Dr. Edward Omane Boamah and Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, who also served as Member of Parliament for Tamale Central.
Also among the deceased were Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator Muniru Mohammed, NDC National Vice Chairman Dr. Samuel Sarpong, a former Parliamentary Candidate Samuel Aboagye, and three members of the Ghana Air Force: Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala, Flight Officer Manin Twum-Ampadu, and Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah.
In a statement signed by the Chairman of the Council, Rt. Hon. Edward Doe Adjaho, the Council paid tribute to the victims, describing them as individuals who served the nation with commitment and integrity.
“The Council of State extends its deepest condolences to the bereaved families, the Government and people of Ghana, Parliament of Ghana, the Ghana Armed Forces, and the leadership and membership of the NDC. We share in the grief and mourn the loss of these patriotic individuals who served our country with honour, diligence, and devotion and paid the ultimate price in the course of duty,” the statement read.
The Council further called for national reflection and solidarity during this period of mourning.
“At this moment of national mourning, we call on all Ghanaians to unite in prayer and solidarity, and to uphold the values of service and sacrifice that these fallen heroes embodied.”
“May their souls rest in perfect peace, and may their families find strength and comfort during this difficult time,” it added.
Read the full statement below;
Source: Juliana Odame Asare