The Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) has expressed solidarity with the victims and families of the tragic helicopter crash of Wednesday, August 6, 2025, which claimed the lives of several senior public servants.
They are Minister of Defence, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, former Minister of Environment, Science, Technology & Innovation, Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator, Dr. Alhaji Mohammed Muniru Limuna, National Vice Chairman of NDC Dr. Samuel Sarpong, former NDC Parliamentary Candidate for Obuasi East Samuel Aboagye, Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala, Flying Officer Manean Twum-Ampadu and Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah.
In a statement, MIIF described the victims as “fathers, husbands, mentors, and pillars of our democracy” who dedicated their lives to the service of Ghana.
“The tragic irony that these great men, who spent their lives protecting and serving Ghana, should perish while still in service to the nation, fills us with overwhelming sorrow,” the statement read.
MIIF extended condolences to President John Dramani Mahama, Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, the Chief of Staff, the Chief of Defence Staff, and the people of Ghana, as well as to the bereaved families.
“To the bereaved families, Ghana weeps with you, MIIF mourns with you, and we stand with you during these excruciating moments of grief and disbelief,” the Fund said, adding that the late officials embodied the highest ideals of patriotism and selfless service.
The Board and Management of MIIF concluded their message with a prayer for the victims’ souls to “rest in perfect and everlasting peace.”
Source: Adomonline.com
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