In a devastating turn of events, Ghana is mourning the loss of two of its government ministers, along with six others, in a tragic helicopter crash. The incident, which has been described as a “national tragedy,” has left the nation in shock and mourning.
According to reports from various sources, the helicopter was en route from the capital city of Accra to Obuasi in the Ashanti region when it went off the radar. Among the passengers on board were the country’s defense minister, Edward O-mane Boa-mah, and the environment minister, Ibrahim Mur-tala Muhammed. The crash has raised questions about the safety of air travel in the region and has sparked an outpouring of grief and condolences from around the world.
The authorities have not yet confirmed the cause of the crash, but Ghanaian media have reported that the helicopter was on its way to an event related to illegal mining. Flags in Ghana are set to fly at half-mast as the country mourns the loss of these two prominent figures.
The tragic incident has highlighted the risks associated with air travel, especially in regions where infrastructure and safety standards may not be as robust as in other parts of the world. It also serves as a stark reminder of the fragility of life and the importance of cherishing every moment with loved ones.
As the nation comes to terms with this devastating loss, the focus now turns to investigating the cause of the crash and ensuring that such tragedies are prevented in the future. The families of the victims, as well as the people of Ghana, are in mourning, and the global community stands in solidarity with them during this difficult time.
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– BBC News: [https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp8zjxwgj9jo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss]
– NDTV: [https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/ghana-ministers-among-8-killed-in-helicopter-crash-9034550]
– Breaking News: [https://www.breakingnews.ie/world/ghana-ministers-among-eight-killed-in-helicopter-crash-1790117.html]
– Al Jazeera: [https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2025/8/6/ghana-helicopter-crash-kills-defence-environment-ministers?traffic_source=rss]
– Sky News: [https://news.sky.com/story/government-ministers-among-eight-killed-in-ghana-helicopter-crash-13407887]
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