The Ghanaian government has released the full list of victims who lost their lives in a tragic military helicopter crash that occurred on Wednesday morning.
According to a statement from the Ghana Armed Forces, the crash involved a Z-9 helicopter that was on an official flight from the capital city, Accra, to Obuasi, a gold-mining town in the southern part of the country.
The aircraft reportedly lost contact during the journey.
Eight people were confirmed dead in the crash. The victims include top government officials and military personnel. Their names and positions are as follows:
1. Edward Omane Boamah – Minister for Defence
2. Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed – Minister for Environment, Science and Technology
3. Muniru Mohammed – Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator and former Minister for Food and Agriculture
4. Samuel Sarpong – Vice-Chairman, National Democratic Congress
5. Samuel Aboagye – Former Parliamentary Candidat
6. Peter Baafemi Anala – Squadron Leader
7. Manaen Twum Ampadu – Flying Officer
8. Ernest Addo – Sergeant
President John Mahama has described the incident as a “national tragedy” and ordered the suspension of all official government activities in mourning. He also directed that national flags be flown at half-mast in honour of the deceased.
The cause of the crash is still under investigation.
