The Chief of Employees, Julius Debrah, has introduced that eight folks, together with two Ministers of State, have died in a army helicopter crash this afternoon within the Adansi space of the Ashanti Area.
Talking on behalf of the President of the Republic, H.E. John Dramani Mahama, the Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, and the Authorities of Ghana, Mr. Debrah described the incident as a nationwide tragedy.
“It’s with deep unhappiness that we verify the lack of eight lives within the crash of a army helicopter this afternoon,” he stated.
The deceased embody Dr Edward Kofi Omane Boamah, Minister for Defence, and Alhaji Dr Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed (MP), Minister for Setting, Science and Know-how.
Others are Alhaji Muniru Mohammed, Performing Deputy Nationwide Safety Coordinator and former Minister for Meals and Agriculture; Dr Samuel Sarpong, Vice Chairman of the Nationwide Democratic Congress; and Samuel Aboagye, a former parliamentary candidate.
Additionally among the many lifeless are Squadron Chief Peter Baafemi Anala, Flying Officer Manaen Twum Ampadu, and Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah.
The Chief of Employees stated the President and Authorities lengthen their heartfelt condolences to the households of the deceased, including that they died whereas serving the nation.
He famous that as a mark of respect, all nationwide flags have been to be flown at half-mast till additional discover.
Investigations into the reason for the crash are anticipated to start instantly.
By: Jacob Aggrey
