The presidency has confirmed the death of Defence Minister Dr. Edward Omane Boamah and Environment Minister Alhaji Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed in a helicopter crash.
Six others also died. The incident happened on Wednesday, August 6, in the Adansi Akrofuom District of the Ashanti Region.
The other victims include:
Alhaji Muniru Mohammed, Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator
Dr. Samuel Sarpong, Vice Chairman of the NDC
Mr. Samuel Aboagye, former parliamentary candidate
Squadron Leader Peter (surname not