GFA pays tribute to fallen heroes in tragic helicopter crash

Samuel Appiah — Thu, 07 Aug 2025 12:16:59 +0000

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has expressed deep sorrow following the tragic military helicopter crash that claimed the lives of eight individuals, including key government officials.

The devastating incident occurred on Wednesday, August 6, in Sikaman, located in the Adansi Akrofuom District of the Ashanti Region.

Among the deceased were Ghana’s Minister for Defence, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, and Minister for Environment, Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed.

Also perishing in the crash were Alhaji Muniru Mohammed, Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator; Dr. Samuel Sarpong, Vice Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC); and Mr. Samuel Aboagye, a former parliamentary candidate. The military crew onboard—Squadron Leader Peter Anala, Flying Officer Twum Ampadu, and Sergeant Ernest Addo—also lost their lives.

At a solemn press conference, Chief of Staff Julius Debrah confirmed the incident and announced that national flags would be flown at half-mast in honour of the deceased. He extended the government’s condolences to the bereaved families and the entire nation.

In a statement, the GFA said:
“The GFA conveys its heartfelt sympathies on the passing of Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, the Minister for Defence; Alhaji Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, the Minister for Environment; Alhaji Muniru Mohammed, the Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator; Dr. Samuel Sarpong, Vice Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC); and Mr. Samuel Aboagye, a former parliamentary candidate.”

“The Association also mourns the loss of the crew members: Squadron Leader Peter Anala, Flying Officer Twum Ampadu, and Sergeant Ernest Addo.

“The GFA mourns the nation’s collective grief and pays tribute to the dedication and service of all these gallant men who perished in the line of duty.”

The bodies of all eight victims were airlifted to Accra on Wednesday evening as the nation begins a period of mourning.

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Open letter to Akufo-Addo: Maj Mahama trust fund must honour all fallen heroes

Dorcas Abedu-Kennedy — Tue, 25 Jul 2017 08:24:57 +0000

22.07.2017
Mr. President,
TRUST FUND IN HONOUR OF THE LATE MAJOR MAXWELL ADAMS MAHAMA
Prior to the burial of Major Maxwell Adams Mahama, you visited the family and announced the establishment of a trust fund of which you personally donated GH¢50,000 to cater for the welfare of dependants of the late Major. This is a wonderful idea and we as Ghanaians are grateful.
There were similar events after the incidence of Major Mahama that has demanded equal opportunity for the dependants of the fallen hero.
The immediate event is the shooting of a police man at Abeka Lapaz by purported armed robbers. The family of the late Constable Daniel Owusu is calling on Government to cater for the six children the police man left behind. We cannot go on this way as a nation. Wider consideration and provision must be made towards future happenings.
I will suggest that we channel the money dedicated for the trust fund of Major Mahama into catering for the welfare of dependants of all fallen security officers that died in-line of duty.
The trust fund should be named after the late Major Mahama but the seed money of GH¢500,000 should be grown through investing in local currency bonds which currently has a good interest yield better than that of treasury bills.
As at this week, a one-year Local Currency Bond is yielding between 14 – 16 %. Investing GH¢500,000 at 14% a year will yield an additional GH¢70,000 a year less all expenses of managing the fund.
Budgetary allocation should be constituted so that an amount will be injected yearly into the growth of the fund. After some few years, with prudent, dedicated, independent and best managerial practices, this Fund will be well grounded to cater for the needs of a lot of our brave security men that who die unfortunately during their sworn moments of protecting and defending lives and property.
Mr. President, I know you probably have considered this idea, please let’s make it a reality for the greater efficiency of Ghana.
God Bless Ghana and Your Presidency.
Signed
Honour Kwame Agbemor-Flint

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GFA pays tribute to fallen heroes in tragic helicopter crash

Open letter to Akufo-Addo: Maj Mahama trust fund must honour all fallen heroes