Accra: Acting Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie has called for national unity and urged Ghanaians to refrain from politicizing the tragic helicopter crash that claimed the lives of eight individuals on August 6.
According to Ghana News Agency, Justice Baffoe-Bonnie emphasized the need for unity while honoring the memory of the victims, who included two ministers of State. He stated, "These are gallant men who died in the course of duty, so we have to forge ahead in national unity and not politicize their death." This statement was made during a wreath-laying ceremony at the Flag Staff House, where he was accompanied by members of the Judiciary.
The Acting Chief Justice highlighted the importance of remembering the legacies of those who served the nation diligently. He was joined by Supreme Court Justices Amadu Tanko, Senyo Dzamefe, Sir Dennis Dominic Adjei, Hafisata Amaleboba, Gbiel Suurbareh, and Dr. Cyracus B. Bapuuroh, the Acting Judicial Secretary, as well as Directors and deputy Directors of the Judicial Service.
The helicopter crash occurred on August 6, 2025, when the military aircraft carrying the eight individuals crashed in the Adansi area while en route to an anti-illegal mining event in Obuasi, located in the Ashanti Region. The victims were Dr. Edward Kofi Omane Boamah, Minister of Defence; Alhaji Dr. Murtala Mohammed, Member of Parliament for Tamale Central and Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation; Alhaji Muniru Mohammed Limuna, Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator; and Dr. Samuel Sarpong, Vice Chairman of the NDC. The others included Mr. Samuel Aboagye, Deputy Director of NADMO; Squadron Leader Peter Bafami Anala; Flying Officer Manean Twum Ampadu; and Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah.
