President John Dramani Mahama has urged Ghanaians to find resilience and hope in the memories of the eight people who died in last week’s helicopter crash, describing them as a “guiding light” during this time of collective grief.
Addressing the Evening of Reflections and Memorial held in honour of the victims, the President encouraged the nation to look beyond despair and take strength from the legacy left behind.
“I pray that the cherished memories of these, our loved ones, will serve as a guiding light, illuminating a path through the darkness and devastation of this national tragedy,” he said.
Speaking with visible emotion, President Mahama stressed that his words came not only from his position as Head of State but also from a place of personal mourning.
“I stand before you tonight additionally, and quite humbly, as a person who is also personally grieving the departed,” he said. “Each of the eight persons in that helicopter was either a friend, a cherished colleague, or a valued citizen of this country that I lead.”
He described the deceased as more than just public officials, noting that their contributions touched lives far beyond their official duties.
Among those lost were Ghana’s Defence Minister, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, and the Minister for Environment, Science and Technology, Murtala Mohammed. Others included Muniru Mohammed, Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator; Samuel Aboagye, former NDC Parliamentary Candidate for Obuasi East; and Samuel Sarpong, NDC Vice Chairman and former Kumasi Mayor.
The military crew members who perished were Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala, Flying Officer Mane-Twum Ampadu, and Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah.
Source: Adomonline
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