The Minority Leader of Parliament, , has expressed profound condolences on behalf of the Minority Caucus to the government, the families of the deceased, and the nation following the tragic helicopter crash that claimed the lives of senior government officials on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. ' In a signed statement, the Member of Parliament for Effutu, Afenyo-Markin, conveyed the Minority's deep sorrow, stating, "Your grief is our grief.
We stand in solidarity with the government and the families of our departed colleagues during this moment of profound loss." He described the incident as a national tragedy that has left the country in mourning while stressing the need for unity across political divides in the face of such a devastating loss.
The Ghana Armed Forces confirmed that a Z9 helicopter, which departed Accra at 0912hrs on Wednesday en route to Obuasi for the launch of a cooperative mining initiative, lost contact with radar shortly after takeoff.
The statement from the Armed Forces noted, "All efforts are being made to establish contact.
