The wife of the late Dr Omane Boamah, Rita Boamah
Rita Omane Boamah, the wife of the late Minister of Defence, Dr Edward Omane Boamah, shared touching memories of their life together at the final funeral rite at the Black Star Square.
In a tribute read on her behalf at the final funeral rite on August 15, 2025, she recalled meeting her husband for the first time on a Medical School bus.
She also reminisced about their favourite night walks to buy kenkey and fish, describing them as moments that deepened their bond.
Recounting moments when he was alive, he often asked me, “Abena Rita what will you do when I am not around”.
“I never answered and till today I don’t have an answer.”
Dr Omane Boamah was one of eight people who died in the Ghana Air Force Z-9 helicopter crash at Adansi Akrofuom in the Ashanti Region on August 6, 2025.
The delegation was travelling to Obuasi to attend the launch of the Responsible Community and Cooperative Mining Programme when the crash occurred.
Other victims of the accident included Dr Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, Minister of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation; former parliamentary candidate, Samuel Aboagye; National Democratic Congress (NDC) Vice Chairman, Samuel Sarpong; and Alhaji Limuna Muniru Mohammed, Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator.
The three crew members who also lost their lives in the crash were Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala, Flying Officer Manin Twum-Ampadu, and Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah.
‘Daddy, why did you leave us so soon?’ – The emotional tribute of Dr Omane Boamah’s children
Read full tribute below
When peace like a river attended my way, when sorrow like sea billows roll, whatever my Lord, thou has taught me to say, it is well with my soul.
KB, as I affectionately called you, we were destined to be together. Though I was not a medical student, fate brought us together on that fateful day when I boarded the Medical School bus.
Our friendship started and was nothing short of love and adventure. Our night walk from my home to buy Kenkey and fish and vice versa. I always looked forward to visiting you in school so we could embark on our love walk to buy kenkey and fish. Thus, our walk to buy kenkey and fish became our hallmark.
In fact, I saw a father in you because you were the exact replica of my dad. You also confirmed to me, when you first met my dad, that you knew you had found in me a partner for life.
I had no doubt you will be a loving and perfect father to our children. You were truly God-sent. Your commitment and love was such that you proposed we got married on my birthday. And we have always had a double celebration on my birthday, which I was looking forward to this year also.
When we started having kids, you were a wonderful father. You were a great source of hope to me and the children. Despite your busy schedule as a medical doctor and later in your political roles, you either bathed the children every morning or dressed them up while I bathed them.
You were their favourite teacher because you knew their syllabus back-to-back. You always had a strict timetable for their private studies yet you made room for their play and adventure. You were truly a family man- the definition of a genuine person with a pure heart of gold.
In our years of marriage, you always asked, Abena Rita, what will you do when I am not around? I never answered and till today I don’t have an answer.
I will, with the help of God, take care of mummy and the three kids. Knowing who you are, I believe you will be looking down on us to guide us through the heavens.
Kofi B, thank you for loving me.
Thank you for loving the children.
MRA/VPO
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