New revelations have emerged following the tragic military helicopter crash that claimed the lives of eight individuals, including Ghana's Minister of Defence, Dr Edward Omane Boamah; and Minister of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed.
According to emerging details, a series of last-minute changes spared the lives of several top-ranking political figures - including President - who were initially scheduled to be on board the military aircraft.
The crash, which occurred on Wednesday, August 6, involved a Ghana Air Force Z-9 helicopter en route to Obuasi in the Ashanti Region for the launch of the Responsible Cooperative Mining and Skills Development Programme.
According to information from multiple sources, President Mahama had originally been scheduled to fly to the programme, although it is unconfirmed if he would have joined the same aircraft.
