The Ghana Embassy in Washington, D.C., has opened a book of condolence to honour the memory of two government ministers and six others who died in Wednesday’s helicopter crash in the Adansi Akrofuom District of the Ashanti Region.
The tragedy claimed the lives of Defence Minister Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, Environment Minister Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, and six others, including personnel of the Ghana Air Force.
At a solemn gathering, the Acting Head of Mission, H.E. Jane Gasu Aheto, described the deceased as “very important officials of state whose memories need to be honoured,” urging Ghanaians to respect the values and service these “heroes” embodied.
Embassy staff also observed a one-minute silence in tribute to the victims. In an earlier statement, the mission called on Ghanaians to draw inspiration from the dedication and sacrifice of the late officials, describing them as gallant public servants whose selfless contributions advanced Ghana’s development and security.
The eight victims were identified as:
• Dr. Edward Omane Boamah – Minister for Defence
• Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed – Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation; MP for Tamale Central
• Alhaji Limuna Muniru Mohammed – Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator
• Dr. Samuel Sarpong – National Vice Chairman, National Democratic Congress (NDC)
• Samuel Aboagye – Former parliamentary candidate
• Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala
• Flying Officer Manin Twum-Ampadu
• Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah
The book of condolence is part of a series of national mourning events ahead of the state burial scheduled for August 15, 2025. A flower-laying ceremony began on Thursday, August 7, and will continue on Saturday, August 9.
