Dr. Kingsley Agyemang, Member of Parliament for Abuakwa South, has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic military helicopter crash that claimed the lives of eight individuals, including his former schoolmate and senior, Defence Minister Dr. Edward Omane Boamah.
In a heartfelt tribute shared on Wednesday, Dr. Agyemang mourned the devastating loss and reflected on the ultimate sacrifice made by public servants who dedicate their lives to the nation.
The crash, which occurred earlier in the day in the Adansi Akrofuom District of the Ashanti Region, involved a Ghana Air Force Z-9 helicopter en route to Obuasi. It claimed the lives of high-ranking officials including Dr. Omane Boamah and Environment Minister Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed.
Reports suggest the officials were on a mission related to the ongoing fight against illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey.
Dr. Agyemang described the moment as a “great national loss,” emphasizing the dangers that often accompany public service.
“This painful moment reminds us of the quiet risks borne each day by those who serve our country. Their sacrifice, though often unseen, is real, and in this instance, ultimate,” he wrote.
He called on Ghanaians and the government to honour the memory of the fallen not only with tributes but through decisive action against the menace they were confronting.
“If these gallant men were on their way to confront the scourge of illegal mining, then the fight against galamsey must now assume the same urgency with which we respond to death itself,” he urged. “We owe them more than tributes; we owe them commitment and action.”
The tribute concluded with a solemn prayer for the repose of their souls and a call for national reflection.
This message adds to a growing wave of condolences and tributes pouring in from political leaders, civil society actors, and citizens across the country as Ghana mourns one of its deadliest military aviation disasters in recent memory.
Source: Adomonline
