The Minority in Parliament has expressed their profound grief over the death of 8 Ghanaians including Minister of Defence, Dr. Omane Boamah and Minister for Environment, Science and Technology, Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed.
In a statement issued by the Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, the Caucus said the loss of these persons represents a “profound human loss that touches the very soul of our Nation.”
The statement continued: “To His Excellency the President, I extend my sincere condolences and the full support of the Minority in Parliament in these difficult times. Your loss is our loss; your grief is our grief. In this moment of national tragedy, we stand united with you as Ghanaians mourning together. ”
“To the grieving families of all eight victims—Government Ministers, members of the Majority Caucus, NDC Members, Military Personnel, and Public Servants alike—our hearts go out to you in this darkest hour. To all Ghanaians who mourn with heavy hearts, know that your loved ones did not die in vain,” the Minority Caucus noted.
The Minority called for these souls to be honoured through “supporting our Armed Forces, protecting Ghana’s environment, and working together for our nation’s security and prosperity. Let us channel our grief into renewed determination to build the Ghana they envisioned—where public service is viewed as a sacred trust and every citizen can contribute to our national progress.”
“May their souls rest in perfect peace, and may their memories remain everlasting beacons of light, guiding us towards a more united and prosperous Ghana.”
The Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin reflected on moments he shared with Dr. Omane Boamah describing him as “a man deeply committed to modernising our armed forces whilst preserving the values that make Ghana’s Military a source of national pride.”
On Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, the Effutu MP said “his passion for environmental protection transcended party politics, and he possessed that rare quality of listening with intent to understand.”
“I must speak from the heart about two men I knew not as political opponents, but as fellow Ghanaians united in our love for this country. Hon Dr Alhaji Murtala Mohammed and I may have sat across the parliamentary aisle, but we shared countless moments of genuine discourse about Ghana’s future.
“Dr Edward Omane Boamah brought to his role as Defence Minister a scholar’s intellect combined with a patriot’s heart. In our private conversations, I witnessed a man deeply committed to modernising our armed forces whilst preserving the values that make Ghana’s Military a source of national pride.
These personal losses remind us that behind every political position lies a human being— someone’s beloved family member, someone’s trusted friend,” the statement added.
At an emergency press briefing at the Presidency, Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah announced that Defence Minister Dr. Edward Kofi Omane Boamah and Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation were among the people who died in the fatal military helicopter crash on Wednesday.
The former Ashanti Regional Minister, Samuel Sarpong, who was also on board the helicopter lost his life.
Others who have been confirmed dead in the crash are Alhaji Muniru Mohammed, Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator, and Samuel Aboagye a former Member of Parliament and Dr. Samuel Sarpong, Vice Chairman of NDC.
