The fatal helicopter crash that tragically claimed eight lives, including five high-ranking government officials and three members of the Ghana Armed Forces, has triggered renewed calls from several notable Ghanaians for government to end illegal mining activities completely.
Eight victims who were en route to attend the Responsible Cooperative Mining and Skills Development Programme (rCOMSDEP) in Obuasi, perished in the tragedy which occurred on Wednesday, August 6, 2025.
On board the helicopter were Minister of Defence, Dr Edward Omane Boamah; Minister of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed; Former Ashanti Regional Minister, Samuel Sarpong, who was also Vice Chairman of the NDC; and Alhaji Muniru Mohammed, Deputy National Security Coordinator.
Also on board were three crew members: Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala, Flying Officer Manin Twum-Ampadu, and Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah.
