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Helicopter crash: Remains of Omane Boamah, Murtala Mohammed and 6 others arrive in Accra

By Vincent Ashitey
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The mortal remains of the eight individuals who lost their lives in Wednesday’s tragic military helicopter crash in the Ashanti Region have arrived in Accra.

The mortal remains were transported from the crash site to Kumasi in an Air Force aircraft and delivered to the Air Force Base.

Senior military officers, led by the Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, and other high-ranking officials, were present to receive the fallen heroes.

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The crash claimed the lives of key public servants, including Defence Minister Dr. Edward Omane Boamah and Environment Minister Dr. Alhaji Ibrahim Murtala Mohamme, NDC Vice-Chair Samuel Sarpong, Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator Muniru Mohammed, and former MP Samuel Aboagye.

The Ghana Air Force personnel crew members who perished were Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala, Flying Officer Mane-Twum Ampadu, and Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah.

President John Dramani Mahama has since declared three days of national mourning, beginning Thursday, August 7, 2025, in honour of the eight victims.

In a statement issued on Wednesday, August 6, the President also announced the immediate suspension of all his scheduled activities and public engagements for the remainder of the week.

The Office of the Chief of Staff further directed that all national flags be flown at half-mast across the country until further notice, as Ghana comes to terms with the devastating loss.