Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Minister for Government Communications, has said the tragic death of the eight persons in the helicopter crash should inspire everyone to the ideals of service.
He said these eight persons died in the line of duty, hence the need to remind all to serve the country.
He added that their legacies should inspire all to serve.
“Let us never forget the price they paid in the line of duty, and may their legacy inspire us to uphold the ideals of service,” he said during the vigil on Saturday, August 9.
The Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, announced on Wednesday, August 6, that Defence Minister Dr Edward Omane Boamah was among those who died in the crash. Also on board were Minister for Environment Murtala Mohammed, former Ashanti Regional Minister Samuel Sarpong, Muniru Mohammed (Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator), and Samuel Aboagye, a former Member of Parliament and Vice Chairman of the NDC.
The crew members were Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala, Flying Officer Mane-Twum Ampadu, and Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah.
The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) confirmed in a statement that the helicopter, which took off from Accra and was headed to Obuasi, went off the radar before crashing on Wednesday, August 6.
Eyewitnesses told Onua TV that the aircraft burned beyond recognition.
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