Accra: The Apostolic Fathers, the Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council (GPCC), and the Church of Pentecost (COP) have laid their wreath in memory of the victims of the recent military helicopter crash. The ceremony, held at the entrance of the Jubilee House, honored the lives of the officers and crew who tragically lost their lives during a national assignment at Adansi Akrofrom, in the Ashanti Region of Ghana.
According to Ghana News Agency, a delegation from the Apostolic Fathers, GPCC, COP, and the Christian Council also paid a visit to President John Dramani Mahama to console him following the national tragedy. They offered prayers and words of comfort to the President. The victims included Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, Minister for Defence, Dr. Alhaji Murtala Muhammed, the Minister for Environment, Science and Technology, and Alhaji Muniru Mohammed, Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator. Others lost in the crash were Dr. Samuel Sarpong, Vice Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr. Samuel Aboagye, Former Parliamentary Candidate, Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala, Flying Officer Manin Twum-Ampadu, and Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah.
Apostle General Sam Korankye Ankrah, head of the Apostolic Fathers delegation, called on Ghanaians to submit to the will of God and reflect soberly on the occasion. He urged the nation to unite and pursue development while continuing the fight against Galamsey in honor of the fallen heroes. He emphasized that failing to do so would be a disservice to their memory.
Mr. Godwin Kisseih, First Vice President of GPCC, encouraged Ghanaians to support each other in this difficult time, emphasizing the importance of unity over fault-finding. He reassured the bereaved families of God’s strength and unconditional love, urging the nation to draw closer to God.
Mr. Samuel Gyau Obuobi, General Secretary of the Church of Pentecost, acknowledged the difficulty of this period but highlighted the strength found in Scripture and hope. He encouraged President Mahama, Parliament, and the Government to remain strong and focused on governance, urging that lessons be learned from the tragedy to prevent future occurrences in the fight against Galamsey.