Presidential Spokesperson and Minister of State for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has paid tribute to the officials who lost their lives in the recent military helicopter crash, describing their deaths as the highest form of sacrifice.
Speaking at the Evening of Reflections and Memorial held at the Forecourt of the State House on Saturday, August 9, Kwakye Ofosu said, “They answered the call to serve, facing the inherent risks that come with safeguarding our national peace and progress.”
He added, “Their tragic passing in the line of duty represents the ultimate sacrifice, a stark reminder of the immense personal cost borne by those who stand ready to serve our nation.”
The memorial event provided a platform for the nation to mourn the loss of Defence Minister Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, and six others who died in the crash on August 6.
Kwakye Ofosu issued a powerful call for national unity and dedication, saying: “From this somber reflection emerges a powerful national call to action. Let us never forget their courage, their commitment, and the supreme price they paid. Let their legacy inspire us to uphold the ideals of service, integrity, and patriotism that they exemplified.”
The helicopter crash occurred in the Adansi Akrofuom District of the Ashanti Region on Wednesday, August 6, claiming the lives of Defence Minister Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, Environment Minister Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, and six others, including military personnel.
An Evening of Reflections and Memorial for the departed, is currently being held today Saturday, August 9, at the Forecourt of the State House, as part of the three-day national mourning period declared by the President.
The government has announced the burial rites for the two Muslim victims of the recent military helicopter crash. The rites are for Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation and MP for Tamale Central, and Alhaji Limuna Muniru Mohammed, Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator.
In line with Islamic tradition, Janazah prayers will be held on Sunday, August 10, at 2:00 p.m. at the Forecourt of the State House in Accra, followed by burial at 2:30 p.m. at the Military Cemetery, Accra
Meanwhile, an inter-denominational state funeral for all the victims is scheduled for Friday, August 15, 2025, at the Black Star Square.