Accra: Mr Wilbert Petty Brentum, the Western North Regional Minister, has on behalf of the chiefs, elders, and people, extended his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families of the helicopter crash victims.
According to Ghana News Agency, the victims included Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, Minister for Defence; Alhaji Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, Minister for Environment, Science and Technology; Alhaji Minuru Lumuna, Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator; Dr. Samuel Sarpong, Vice Chairman of the National Democratic Congress; and Mr. Samuel Aboagye. The crash also claimed the lives of Squadron Leader Peter Anala, Flying Officer Manean Twum Ampadu, and Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah.
Mr. Brentum, in a statement, emphasized that the incident was not only a personal or family tragedy but a national calamity. He expressed that Ghana had lost some of its brightest minds, who were dedicated public servants and brave compatriots. 'Their deaths remind us of the high cost of public service and the immense sacrifices made by those who put the nation before self,' he stated.
He urged all Ghanaians to unite in grief and reflection, highlighting the importance of honoring the legacies of these great men. Expressing his condolences to the families, Mr. Brentum remarked, 'The people of the Western North Region share in your pain and stand with you in prayer and solidarity. Your loved ones gave their lives in defense of our country's future, and their memory will forever be etched in our hearts and the annals of Ghana's history.'
Additionally, Mr. Brentum extended his condolences to the President of the Republic, the Government of Ghana, and the leadership of the state agencies that lost valued members. He noted, 'Their absence will be deeply felt, but their work must continue with renewed vigour, in their honour and for the sake of the nation they died serving.'
