Ghana Helicopter Crash Kills 8, Including Defence and Technology Ministers
National tragedy strikes as top Ghanaian officials perish in deadly helicopter accident.
Ghana Helicopter Crash Kills 8, Including Defence and Technology Ministers
In a devastating Ghana helicopter crash, eight people have lost their lives, including two prominent government officials: Defence Minister Edward Omane Boamah and Minister of Science and Technology Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed. The tragic accident occurred earlier today during an official domestic flight near a remote region in Ghana, triggering a wave of grief across the country.
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Details of the Ghana Helicopter Crash
According to early reports, the military helicopter went down in the Eastern Region of Ghana due to suspected mechanical failure, though an official investigation has been launched. Eyewitnesses described a loud explosion followed by a massive plume of smoke.
Among the deceased were:
- Edward Omane Boamah – Minister of Defence
- Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed – Minister of Science and Technology
- 6 accompanying personnel, including the pilot and security aides
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National Response and Mourning
President Nana Akufo-Addo declared three days of national mourning following the Ghana helicopter crash, stating that the country had “lost two irreplaceable leaders and loyal servants of the Republic.” Flags will be flown at half-mast, and memorial services are being planned.
The Defence Ministry has confirmed it is cooperating fully with investigators and has grounded all similar aircraft models pending further checks.
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Ongoing Investigation into the Ghana Helicopter Crash
The Ghana Civil Aviation Authority and military investigators are on-site to determine the exact cause of the helicopter crash. Preliminary findings suggest a possible engine failure, though foul play has not been ruled out at this early stage.
More updates are expected as recovery efforts continue and black box data is analyzed.
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A Nation in Shock
This Ghana helicopter crash marks one of the deadliest aviation incidents in the country’s recent history. Tributes have poured in from across the political spectrum, civil society, and international partners, remembering the contributions of the late ministers to Ghana’s development and governance.
Stay with us for more updates on the Ghana helicopter crash as the story develops.
