Former President Akufo-Addo has extended his condolences to the bereaved families, President Mahama and Ghanaians on the death of eight persons in an helicopter crash on Wednesday, August 6, 2025.
The tragic incident occurred near Adansi Akrofuom while the Ministers and the officials were travelling to Obuasi for a national event.
In a Facebook post, Akufo-Addo said “I condole with our gallant men of the Ghana Airforce at this concerning time and salute their indispensable role in the public life of our country and extend further, my condolences to the bereaved families.”
He continued: “I have spoken and extended my deepest condolences to the President of the Republic, HE John Dramani Mahama, Commander-In-Chief of the Ghana Armed Forces, and to Mr. Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, Chairman of the NDC.
“May they find peaceful rest in the Bosom of the Almighty, until the Last Day of the Resurrection, when we shall all meet again.”
Persons who died in the tragic incident were; Dr. Edward Kofi Omane Boamah, Minister for Defence, Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, Member of Parliament for Tamale Central and Minister for Environment and Science, Alhaji Limuna Muniru Mohammed, Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator, Dr. Samuel Sarpong and National Vice Chairman of the ruling NDC, Mr. Samuel Aboagye.
The military officers involved were; Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala, Flight Officer Manaen Twum Ampadu and Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah.
Photo: All those who died in the Airforce Z9 helicopter crash
