Former President has expressed sorrow following the tragic military helicopter crash that claimed the lives of several high-ranking government officials and military personnel.
In a post on his Facebook page on Wednesday, August 8, 2025, the former President described the incident as a national tragedy that has shaken the country. "The entire nation is profoundly shocked and saddened by the tragic news of the military helicopter crash that has led to the passing of Hon Dr Edward Kofi Omane Boamah, Minister for Defence; Hon Dr Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, Member of Parliament for Tamale Central and Minister for Environment and Science; Alhaji Limuna Muniru Mohammed, Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator; Dr.
Samuel Sarpong, National Vice Chairman of the ruling NDC; Samuel Aboagye; Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala; Flight Officer Manaen Twum Ampadu; and Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah in the Adansi area of the Ashanti Region, as announced by the Chief of Staff at the Office of the President, Julius Debrah, this afternoon," he said.
The former President noted that he had spoken to and extended his condolences to the President . "I condole with our gallant men and women of the Ghana Air Force at this troubling time and salute their indispensable role in the public life of our country.
