President of Kenya, William Ruto, has extended heartfelt condolences to the Government and people of Ghana following the tragic military helicopter crash that claimed the lives of eight individuals, including two cabinet ministers.
The fatal crash occurred on Wednesday, August 6, in the Adansi Akrofuom District of the Ashanti Region, leading to the deaths of Ghana’s Minister for Defence, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, and Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed. Also killed were senior military personnel and other high-level government officials.
In a statement shared on his official Facebook page on Thursday, President Ruto expressed Kenya’s solidarity with Ghana during this time of national mourning.
“We extend our condolences to H.E. President John Mahama, the Government, the people of Ghana, and the bereaved families following a tragic helicopter crash that killed eight people, including two ministers,” he wrote.
“We stand in solidarity with Ghana in mourning this profound loss and offer our thoughts and prayers during this time of sorrow. Rest in peace.”
President Ruto joins a growing number of African and international leaders who have expressed grief and support in the wake of the tragedy.
Meanwhile, Ghana continues to observe a period of national mourning, with flags ordered to fly at half-mast as investigations into the cause of the crash are underway.
Source: Adomonline.com
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