The Council of State has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic military helicopter crash that occurred on Wednesday, August 6, in the Adansi Akrofuom District of the Ashanti Region, resulting in the deaths of eight individuals, including two Cabinet Ministers.
In an official statement signed by the Chairman of the Council, Doe Adjaho, the Council described the incident as "a national tragedy and a painful loss to the entire nation." The deceased were: 1.
Dr Edward Omane Boamah - Minister for Defence 2.
Alhaji Dr Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed - Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation 3.