The helicopter crash on Wednesday in the Ashanti region has left the nation in shock, as President Mahama expressed his personal grief over the loss of Defence Minister Edward Omane Boamah and Environment Minister Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed. The Z9 military helicopter went down while en route from Accra to Obuasi, claiming the lives of all eight individuals on board.
In a heartfelt address to the public, President Mahama vowed a transparent investigation as he assured that the flight data and cockpit voice recorders had been recovered. The authorities are yet to determine the cause of the crash, amid reports of adverse weather conditions and eyewitness accounts describing the helicopter flying at a precariously low altitude before it fell.
As the world reflects on this tragic event, the families and communities of those lost are mourning. A state funeral is scheduled to honor the victims on August 15, 2023, with flags at half-mast nationwide. Among the deceased were key figures in Ghana's fight against illegal mining and terrorism.
The shocking crash marks the deadliest incident involving Ghana Air Force helicopters in recent memory, raising concerns about aviation safety protocols within the military.
The nation now grapples with the profound loss of leadership and the uncertainties that lie ahead in the wake of this tragedy, as investigations begin to uncover the circumstances surrounding the crash.
In a heartfelt address to the public, President Mahama vowed a transparent investigation as he assured that the flight data and cockpit voice recorders had been recovered. The authorities are yet to determine the cause of the crash, amid reports of adverse weather conditions and eyewitness accounts describing the helicopter flying at a precariously low altitude before it fell.
As the world reflects on this tragic event, the families and communities of those lost are mourning. A state funeral is scheduled to honor the victims on August 15, 2023, with flags at half-mast nationwide. Among the deceased were key figures in Ghana's fight against illegal mining and terrorism.
The shocking crash marks the deadliest incident involving Ghana Air Force helicopters in recent memory, raising concerns about aviation safety protocols within the military.
The nation now grapples with the profound loss of leadership and the uncertainties that lie ahead in the wake of this tragedy, as investigations begin to uncover the circumstances surrounding the crash.
