Acting Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie has described the death of the eight Ghanaians who perished in the August 6 military helicopter crash as a loss that came “at a time least expected.”
The tragic incident, he said, serves as a sobering reminder of life’s fragility.
Delivering a tribute on behalf of the Judiciary and the Judicial Service during the state funeral at Black Star Square, he likened the fallen to “eight radiant stars whose light illuminated our nation’s path” and expressed sorrow over their sudden departure.
“The cruel hands of fate have taken from us eight devoted sons of our motherland,” he said, urging Ghanaians to face every responsibility with “unwavering dedication, diligence, and love for country.”
Justice Baffoe-Bonnie praised their role as environmental defenders in the fight against illegal mining and affirmed the Judiciary’s resolve to continue pursuing environmental cases.
“In this regard, the Judiciary and Judicial Service of Ghana pledge to play their part in prosecuting all environmental offences without fear or favour. We do so knowing that safeguarding life and health is essential to upholding the rule of law in our democratic journey and to protecting all persons,” he stated.
Addressing the President, government officials, the Ghana Armed Forces, and the bereaved families, he noted that the grief was shared.
“This is not a moment of loss for you alone; the Judicial Service of Ghana is equally devastated,” he said.
He further prayed for the souls of the eight departed, through the mercy of God, to rest in perfect peace.
The victims of the crash were: Minister for Environment Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed; Defence Minister Dr. Edward Kofi Omane Boamah; former parliamentary candidate Samuel Aboagye; NDC Vice Chairman Samuel Sarpong; Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator Alhaji Limuna Muniru Mohammed; Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala; Flying Officer Manaen Twum Ampadu; and Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah.
Source: Adomonline.com
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