The government of Ghana has confirmed it is working with international experts to investigate the Ghana Air Force helicopter crash that killed eight people, including two cabinet ministers, on 6 August.
Deputy Defence Minister Brogya Genfi made the announcement during a visit by the Greater Accra Regional House of Chiefs to the Ministry of Defence on Wednesday.
The Z-9 military helicopter went down in the Ashanti Region, prompting widespread grief and concern across the country. The cause of the crash remains unknown.
Mr Genfi said the Ghana Armed Forces had already launched an internal investigation but was also engaging foreign specialists to ensure a thorough and transparent probe.
“We have requested international collaboration and have received a positive response,” he said. “We want to assure the public—and especially our traditional leaders—that nothing will be hidden. The full facts will be made known.”
He urged the media and public commentators to refrain from spreading false information about the crash, warning that misinformation could jeopardise the investigation.
“I want to caution the media and some analysts who have been churning out misinformation. Ghanaians should trust that the Ministry and the Ghana Armed Forces will be diligent and transparent,” he added.
Mr Genfi also paid tribute to the late Minister for Defence, describing him as a visionary leader committed to strengthening Ghana’s military capabilities.
“Even in his short time at the Ministry, he made a real impact. His strategy to retool the Ghana Armed Forces had already begun to bear fruit. Sadly, he did not live to see the full results,” he said.
The crash is one of the deadliest incidents involving Ghana’s military in recent years.
