Sekondi: Mr Joseph Nelson, the Western Regional Minister, has expressed his condolences to Naval Lieutenant Ewuradwoa Kumi-Kyereh, the wife of Flying Officer Manean Twum Ampadu, who was one of the crew members who perished in a military helicopter crash in the Ashanti Region.
According to Ghana News Agency, the tragic event occurred on Wednesday, July 06, 2025, at Adansi Akrofuom, resulting in the deaths of several key figures, including Dr Edward Omane Boamah, Minister for Defence; Dr Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, the Minister for Environment, Science and Technology, along with six others, including the late Flying Officer Ampadu.
Mr Nelson, accompanied by the Western Regional Security Council, visited the Western Naval Headquarters at Sekondi to offer condolences. He expressed his deep shock over the devastating incident and emphasized the importance of supporting the families of those affected. 'We have been hit hard with the news of this shocking incident, and we are here to commiserate with the wife of one of the crew members involved in the crash who is a Naval officer,' he stated.
He extended heartfelt sympathies to Lt. (GN) Kumi-Kyereh, who serves as the Two Garrison Psychologist, and offered prayers for divine comfort for her and her family during these trying times.
Brigadier General Benjamin Kumi-Woode, the Director General of Religious Affairs of the Ghana Armed Forces, acknowledged the widespread shock and grief felt across the nation and within the Ghana Armed Forces. He conveyed his condolences to the bereaved officer, stating, 'We want to say that all of us are with you and pray that God gives you the strength to go through this trying times.'
Commodore Samuel Ayelazono, Flag Officer Commanding Western Naval Command, expressed gratitude to the Regional Minister and the REGSEC for their solidarity with Lt. (GN) Kumi-Kyereh and the families of all those affected by the crash.
