Renowned Highlife artiste and Presidential Staffer for Black Stars Experience, Rex Omar has supported full-scale investigation into the military helicopter crash which claimed eight lives at the Adansi Akrofuom area of the Ashanti Region on Wednesday, August 6.
Speaking at the laying of flowers and lighting of candles at the Ceremonial Garden in front of the Jubilee House earlier on Thursday, August 7, the Abiba hit-maker expressed condolences to the family of the eight victims.
“They were close allies and for Dr Omane Boamah, we spoke three days ago and even scheduled a meeting for today but this is the outcome today.
“We should all be strong and continue the good work he started. This is a very very painful incident and that is why I endorse full investigations into it. This has never happened to Ghana so I support the call,” he said.
The crash occurred on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at Adansi Akrofuom in the Ashanti Region, while the officials were on their way to a national event.
Those killed in the crash included Defence Minister Dr. Edward Omane Boamah and Minister for Environment, Science and Technology Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed.
The others were Alhaji Limuna Muniru Mohammed, Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator; Dr. Samuel Sarpong; and Mr. Samuel Aboagye, National Vice Chairman of the ruling NDC.
The three military officers who perished were Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala, Flight Officer Manaen Twum Ampadu, and Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah.
The government has announced a three-day national mourning period for the victims. A wreath-laying ceremony was held at the Ceremonial Gardens at the Presidency on Thursday, August 7, 2025.
A vigil is expected to be held in their honour, culminating in a memorial event on Saturday, August 9, 2025.
Meanwhile, samples of the remains of the eight victims have been flown to South Africa for DNA analysis to help identify each of the bodies for a befitting burial. A government delegation accompanied the samples, which were flown out on Thursday, August 7, 2025, for testing.
