The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has expressed profound sorrow following the tragic deaths of several high-ranking party officials and Ghana Air Force officers in a military helicopter crash in the Adansi Akrofuom District of the Ashanti Region on Wednesday, August 6, 2025.
The crash claimed the lives of prominent NDC figures, including the party’s Director of Elections and IT, and Minister for Defence, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah; Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation and Member of Parliament for Tamale Central, Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed; Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator, Dr. Samuel Sarpong; and NDC National Vice Chairman, Samuel Aboagye.
Also killed in the crash were Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala, Flight Officer Manaen Twum-Ampadu, and Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah of the Ghana Air Force.
In a statement signed by the NDC General Secretary, Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, the party described the demise as a heartbreaking national tragedy.
“We have lost not only loyal comrades, but also exemplary patriots who served Ghana with honour, courage, and unwavering dedication. Their sudden and tragic departure is an irreplaceable loss to their families, the NDC, the Government, and the entire country,” the party stated.
Describing the moment as devastating, the NDC extended its deepest condolences to the bereaved families, the Ghana Armed Forces, and the people of Ghana.
The party also pledged to uphold the legacy of the fallen leaders, vowing to continue the work they began and to preserve the values they championed.
“We shall honour the memory of our departed comrades by upholding the values they lived and served for — patriotism, selflessness, integrity, and commitment to nation-building. May their souls rest in perfect peace. May their legacy of service and sacrifice continue to inspire us all,” the statement concluded.
Source: Juliana Odame Asare