Koforidua: Human Resource Practitioners of the Local Government Service – Ghana (HRPLGS-G) have extended condolences to President John Dramani Mahama and bereaved families following the fatal helicopter crash that claimed eight lives on August 6.
According to Ghana News Agency, the Human Resource Practitioners body expressed condolences to President Mahama, the bereaved families, and the nation over the tragic loss of the eight public servants. The incident occurred at Adansi Akrofuom in the Ashanti Region, involving five government officials and three Ghana Air Force crew members who were en route to Obuasi to launch the Responsible Cooperative Mining and Skills Development Programme (rCOMSDEP).
In a press release signed by Mrs. Vivien Akumia, Director of Human Resource and National President of HRPLGS-G, and copied to the Ghana News Agency in Koforidua, the group described the deceased as professionals who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. ‘Their passing is not only a loss to their families but to every community and citizen whose lives they touched,’ it stated. ‘In solidarity with the nation, HRPLGS-G joins in mourning, honouring their memory and upholding their legacy of selfless service to Ghana.’
The deceased included Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, Minister for Defense; Alhaji Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation; Dr. Alhaji Mohammed Muniru Limuna, Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator; Dr. Samuel Sarpong, National Vice Chairman and Mr. Samuel Aboagye, National Disaster Management Organisation Deputy Director-General. The crew members were Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala, Flying Officer Malin Twum-Ampedu, and Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah.
Mrs. Akumia offered a prayer for the eight departed souls saying: ‘May their souls rest in peace in the bosom of the Lord.’ The Adansi Akrofuom helicopter crash is among Ghana’s significant aviation tragedies in recent history, claiming the lives of high-ranking government officials and Air Force personnel.
The delegation was heading to Obuasi to launch the COMSDEP, aimed at sustainable mining and youth empowerment. In recognition of their service and sacrifice, the government has announced a state burial for the victims on August 15.
The incident has triggered nationwide mourning, with tributes pouring in from political leaders, civil society, and professional bodies.