Accra: The Minority Caucus in Parliament has expressed profound grief over the devastating military helicopter crash that has claimed the lives of eight Ghanaians, including Defence Minister Dr. Edward Omane Boamah and Environment Minister Dr. Alhaji Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed. "We stand united with the President and the nation in mourning the loss of these precious lives," said Mr Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, Minority Leader, in a statement issued on Wednesday and copied to the Ghana News Agency, Accra.
According to Ghana News Agency, the statement emphasized the personal nature of the losses, noting that each victim was not just a public figure but also someone's family member or friend. The deceased ministers were recognized for their dedication to public service and their contributions to national progress.
The statement praised Dr. Edward Omane Boamah for his intellectual and patriotic approach to his role as Defence Minister. It also highlighted Hon. Dr. Alhaji Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed's commitment to environmental protection and his ability to listen and understand beyond political divides.
Condolences were extended to the bereaved families, and there was a call for Ghanaians to honor the deceased by supporting national security and environmental initiatives. The statement urged citizens to transform their grief into a renewed commitment to building the nation envisioned by the lost leaders.
The crash victims included Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, Dr. Alhaji Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, Alhaji Muniru Mohammed, Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator, and Mr. Samuel Aboagye, Former NDC Parliamentary Candidate. Also among the deceased were Mr. Samuel Sarpong, NDC National First Vice Chairman, and three members of the Ghana Air Force: Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala, Flying Officer Mane-Twum Ampadu, and Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah.
In response to the tragedy, the nation has entered a period of mourning, with flags flying at half-mast until further notice.
