“This Is a Devastating Blow to Our Nation” – Ing. Kwabena Agyepong Mourns Victims of GAF Helicopter Crash
Former NPP General Secretary expresses deep sorrow and solidarity with bereaved families after military helicopter crash claims eight lives in Ashanti Region
- Kwabena Agyepong expresses heartfelt condolences to families of the eight victims
- Describes the tragic GAF helicopter crash as a devastating national loss
- Pays tribute to the courage and service of fallen ministers and soldiers
In the wake of the heartbreaking military helicopter crash that claimed the lives of eight Ghanaians—including two sitting ministers, senior military personnel, and public servants—statesman and former General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Ing. Kwabena Agyei Agyepong, has expressed profound sorrow and solidarity with the bereaved families and the nation.
Describing the incident as “a devastating blow to our nation,” Ing. Agyepong, in a solemn statement issued Wednesday evening, paid tribute to the fallen as “courageous men; public servants and soldiers who dedicated their lives to the country’s peace and stability.”
“On behalf of myself, my family and my campaign team, I express my heartfelt condolences to the President, H.E. John Mahama, the government, the families of all who lost their lives, and to the Ghanaian populace,” the statement read.
“I mourn with all of you in this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.”
The victims of the crash, which occurred in Adansi Brofoyedu in the Ashanti Region on the morning of Wednesday, August 6, include:
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Dr. Edward Omane Boamah – Minister for Defence
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Alhaji Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed – Minister for Environment
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Alhaji Muniru Mohammed – Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator
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Dr. Samuel Sarpong – Vice Chairman, NDC
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Mr. Samuel Aboagye – Former Parliamentary Candidate
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Squadron Leader Peter
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Flying Officer Twum Ampadu
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Sergeant Ernest Addo
In closing his message, Ing. Agyepong offered a prayerful tribute:
“May the souls of our dear compatriots rest in eternal peace.”
This moment of collective grief, marked by the lowering of national flags to half-mast and tributes from across the political spectrum, reinforces the depth of loss Ghana has suffered.
As investigations continue, the nation mourns heroes who perished in the line of duty.
