The Concerned Small Scale Miners Association of Ghana has expressed its deepest condolences following the tragic military helicopter crash on August 6, 2025, which claimed the lives of eight distinguished Ghanaians, including government officials and military personnel.
In an official statement signed by President Michael Kwadwo Peprah, the Association described the incident as a profound national loss, particularly given the mission the victims were undertaking - the launch of the Government's Cooperative Mining Scheme.
The deceased included: Dr Edward Kofi Omane Boamah, Minister for Defence Alhaji Dr Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, Minister for Environment, Science, and Technology Alhaji Muniru Mohammed Lemu, Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator Dr.
Samuel Sarpong, Vice Chairman, National Democratic Congress Mr.