Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has paid a go to to President John Dramani Mahama to specific his condolences and solidarity following the tragic navy helicopter crash that claimed the lives of eight authorities officers and navy personnel, together with two serving ministers.
The sombre go to came about on Friday, 8 August 2025, with Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang additionally in attendance. She took to her X (previously Twitter) account to share particulars of the encounter.
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She wrote:
In a gesture of solidarity and statesmanship, former President John Agyekum Kufuor paid a go to to President John Dramani Mahama and the First Woman, Lordina Mahama, at their residence to specific his condolences and assist throughout this tough time. I joined them and different authorities officers to obtain him and thank him for his considerate gesture
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Former president Kufuor, who has known as on the nation to assist President Mahama on this attempting second, mirrored on the risks that usually accompany public service. He recalled a private near-death expertise from 2007, when his presidential flight from Libya to Khartoum, Sudan, almost led to catastrophe.
The crash occurred on Wednesday, 6 August 2025, within the Adansi Akrofuom District of the Ashanti Area. The Z-9 navy helicopter was en route from Accra to Obuasi as a part of an official mission to launch the Accountable Cooperative Mining and Expertise Improvement Programme (rCOMSDEP).
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The deadly crash claimed the lives of:
Dr Edward Omane Boamah – Minister for Defence
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Dr Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed – Minister for Atmosphere
Alhaji Muniru Mohammed – Performing Deputy Nationwide Safety Coordinator
Dr Samuel Sarpong – Vice Chairman of the NDC
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Mr Samuel Aboagye – former Member of Parliament
Squadron Chief Peter Bafemi Anala
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Flying Officer Twum Ampadu
Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah
The reason for the crash continues to be beneath investigation, with preliminary stories suggesting attainable mechanical failure or hostile climate situations.
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In response, President Mahama has declared three days of nationwide mourning. He has additionally appointed Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson as appearing Defence Minister, and the Minister for Lands and Pure Sources as appearing Minister for Atmosphere, Science, Know-how and Innovation.
The tragic loss has not solely shaken the political panorama but additionally introduced collectively the nation in shared grief and remembrance.
