President William Ruto has sent his condolences following the deaths of eight Ghanaian nationals, including two senior government ministers, in a tragic military helicopter crash. The victims were Ghana’s Minister of Defence, Edward Boamah, and Minister of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, Ibrahim Mohammed, alongside six others.
What Happened in the Ghana Helicopter Crash?
According to reports, the Z9 military helicopter was carrying three crew members and five passengers when it went down in Ghana’s Ashanti Region on Wednesday. The aircraft had been flying from the capital, Accra, to the town of Obuasi when it crashed. Emergency teams confirmed that there were no survivors.
“We stand in solidarity with Ghana in mourning this profound loss and offer our thoughts and prayers during this time of sorrow,” President Ruto wrote on X. His message was echoed by Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing’oei, who described the tragedy as devastating.
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, expressed his solidarity with the Ghana Armed Forces and the ruling National Democratic Congress during the national mourning period. President John Dramani Mahama has declared three days of mourning beginning Thursday.
Plans to bury the Muslim victims have been postponed until full identification of the bodies is completed. Meanwhile, the Ghanaian government has yet to release a detailed report on the cause of the crash, as investigations continue.
By Yockshard Enyendi
