
Ghana continues to receive an outpouring of messages from the international community following the August 6 military helicopter crash in the Adansi Akrofuom area of the Ashanti Region, which claimed the lives of senior government officials and military officers.
The Ghana Air Force helicopter was carrying eight prominent figures when it went down, including:
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Dr Edward Kofi Omane Boamah, Minister for Defence
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Dr Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, Minister of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation
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Alhaji Mohammed Muniru Limuna, Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator and former Minister for Food and Agriculture
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Dr Samuel Sarpong, Vice Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and former Ashanti Regional Minister
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Mr Samuel Aboagye, former NDC parliamentary candidate for Obuasi East
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Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala
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Flying Officer Manaen Twum-Ampadu, one of the Ghana Air Force’s brightest young pilots
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Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah
The tragedy has plunged the nation into mourning and prompted condolences from countries and organisations around the globe.
From August 12 to 14, 2025, members of the Diplomatic Corps in Ghana signed a Book of Condolence at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in honour of the victims.
Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, described the incident as “devastating, traumatising, and depressing,” extending his condolences to the families of the victims, the President, Vice President, Government, and the people of Ghana.
Among the envoys to sign the book were:
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Mr Rolf Olson, Chargé d’Affaires of the U.S. Embassy, who described the deceased as heroes dedicated to service to their country.
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Mr Jakob Linulf, Ambassador of Denmark, who called the incident “tragic and deeply saddening.”
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Mr Sergei Berdnikov, Ambassador of Russia, who expressed that the tragedy would strengthen Ghana’s unity and resilience.
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Mr Daniel Kottut, Deputy High Commissioner of Kenya, describing the victims as fallen heroes.
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Mr Albert Mateyo Chifita, Deputy High Commissioner of Zambia, recalling the historic bonds between Ghana and Zambia.
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Matěj Denk, Chargé d’Affaires of the Czech Republic, recalling engagements with Dr Omane Boamah and Dr Murtala Mohammed.
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Representatives from UNICEF, Spain, Malaysia, Palestine, Seychelles, and South Sudan, who all extended heartfelt condolences and solidarity.
Thomas Mbomba, former Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, described the deaths as a devastating loss, highlighting the significant contributions of the late officials to national development.
Source: GNA
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