Ghanaians have been thrown into a state of national mourning after a military helicopter, identified as Z9, went off radar and crashed, bursting into flames and killing everyone on board.

The confirmed deceased include top government officials and crew members, totaling eight individuals.

Among them were the Minister of Defence, Dr Edward Omane Boamah; and the Minister of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed.

Following the news, many Ghanaians, including top state officials and prominent personalities have reacted by sending their condolences and by sharing memories they had with the deceased.