The eight deceased were ceremoniously received at the Air Force Base, and a national mourning period has been declared by President John Dramani Mahama, who suspended all activities and ordered flags to fly at half-mast. The incident has resurrected concerns over aviation safety following previous emergency landings of military helicopters, prompting widespread grief and shock across the nation.

Edward Omane Boamah, previously serving as communications minister, was actively tackling security threats in the northern regions, while Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed was leading efforts against illegal gold mining practices devastating the environment. As tributes pour in, the impact of their loss is profoundly felt in Ghanaian politics and environmental advocacy.