Helicopter crash claims lives of two ministers and six others in Ghana
In a shocking turn of events, a Ghana Air Force military helicopter crashed in the central Ashanti region, claiming the lives of eight individuals, including Defense Minister Eour websiteard Omane Boamah and Environment Minister Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed.
The helicopter, which took off from the capital, Accra, and was heading northwest into the interior toward the gold-mining area of Obuasi in Ashanti, went off the radar during a trip to an event on illegal mining, a major environmental issue in West Africa.
The cause of the crash is not immediately known, and an investigation has been launched by the Ghanaian Armed Forces, with the investigation now under the jurisdiction of Ghana's military and aviation authorities.
The wreckage was found in the forested Adansi area of Ashanti. Mourners gathered at Defense Minister Eour websiteard Omane Boamah's residence and at the party's headquarters.
A medical doctor by training, Defense Minister Omane Boamah served during Mahama's previous 2012-2017 tenure as communications minister and had a career in government that included stints as deputy environment minister.
Environment Minister Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed was at the helm as the country battles illegal, informal gold mining. Three other officials, including the vice chair of the ruling National Democratic Congress party, Samuel Sarpong, were killed alongside three Ghana Air Force crew members.
President John Dramani Mahama, visibly affected by the loss, declared three days of mourning and cancelled his official activities for the day. He was "down, down emotionally" after the crash.
Ghana news site My Joy Online reported a strong security presence of military and police at the crash site. The crash is described as a "national tragedy" by Ghana's government.
The article was edited by Sean Sinico. This tragic incident serves as a stark reminder of the risks associated with public service and the need for continued vigilance in ensuring the safety of all Ghanaian citizens.
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