In light of the tragic loss of eight lives in the military helicopter crash in the Adansi Akrofuom area of the Ashanti region, Apostle Francis Amoako Attah, Founder and General Overseer of the Lord’s Parliament Chapel, has called for maturity in handling the situation.
He emphasises that the moment is not for pointing accusing fingers or engaging in blame games, but rather for coming together as one people to mourn the deceased and committing the investigations to the experts.
The helicopter Z-9, was carrying five government officials and three military personnel, when it crashed around Adansi Akrofuom, near Obuasi in the Ashanti region, resulting in the loss of all lives on board.
Speaking with TV3’s Christian Yalley at the forecourt of the Jubilee House on Friday, August 8, 2025, where a wreath-laying ceremony was being organised for the victims, Apostle Amoako Attah reemphasised the need to prioritise maturity in dealing with the loss.
“It’s a tragedy, and we must come together as one people, one nation, to deal with this disaster and leave the investigation to the experts. It’s time we refrain from pointing fingers and placing blame on others. Let’s come together and handle the situation maturely. After that, we can move forward as a nation,” he stated.
The Wednesday, August 6, crash occurred in a dense forest area while the victims were en route to Obuasi, killing Defence Minister Dr. Edward Kofi Omane Boamah, Environment Minister Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator Muniru Mohammed, former parliamentary candidate Samuel Aboagye, and NDC Vice Chairman Samuel Sarpong.
Three military officers, Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala, Flying Officer Manin Twum-Ampadu, and Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah also died in the crash. The Ghana Armed Forces Z-9 helicopter went off radar before the fatal incident, leaving no survivors.
The President declared a three-day national mourning for the victims in response to the crash, starting from Thursday, August 7. He also announced a programme of commemorative events, including an Evening of Reflections on Saturday, August 9 at the State House and the opening of books of condolence at key institutions from Sunday, August 10, to Thursday, August 14.
The mourning period will culminate in an inter-denominational state funeral at the Black Star Square on Friday, August 15, where the nation will formally honour the eight fallen individuals described as patriots who died in the line of duty.
President Mahama assured that investigations will be carried out to establish the cause of the crash.
