The Jospong Group of Companies (JGC) has joined the multitude of groups and organisations mourning with the President, the nation, and families of the victims who died in the helicopter crash on Wednesday, August 6, 2025.
The helicopter Z-9 was carrying eight prominent Ghanaians, including government officials and military personnel, when it crashed around Adansi Akrofuom, near Obuasi in the Ashanti region, resulting in the loss of all lives on board.
The crash occurred in a densely forested part of the Adansi Akrofuom district where all eight occupants of the military aircraft were killed.
They included Ghana’s Minister of Defence, Dr. Edward Kofi Omane Boamah; Minister of Environment, Science, Technology, and Innovation, Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed; Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator, Muniru Mohammed; former parliamentary candidate Samuel Aboagye; and NDC Vice Chairman, Samuel Sarpong.
The flight crew—Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala, Flying Officer Manin Twum-Ampadu, and Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah—also died in the crash.
The helicopter was en route to Obuasi for an official anti-illegal mining assignment when it reportedly went off radar and crashed with no survivors.
In a tribute by the Executive Chairman of the Jospong Group of Companies at the final day of the three days of national mourning for the victims Saturday, August 9, 2025, Joseph Siaw Agyepong, expressed his outfit’s utmost condolences over the incident.
“We join the rest of Ghana in mourning,” he stated.
“I am deeply saddened by the tragic helicopter crash that claimed the lives of eight dedicated Ghanaians.”
To him, “this is a heartbreaking loss – to their families, to the Government, and to the Nation they served with honour and distinction”, adding that “Ghana has lost true patriots.”
Mr. Siaw Agyepong, on behalf of the Jospong Group, condoled the bereaved families, adding their resolve in sharing their thoughts and prayers in such grieving moments.
“On behalf of the entire Jospong Group, I extend our deepest condolences to the bereaved families. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May their souls find perfect peace.”
