The Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference (GCBC) has condoled the entire nation, especially the families of the eight persons who lost their lives in a military helicopter crash on Wednesday, August 6, 2025.
A military helicopter, which was traveling from Accra to Obuasi at 9 a.m., crashed at Adansi Akrofuom in the Ashanti Region, resulting in the deaths of all on board, including Defence Minister Dr. Edward Kofi Omane Boamah and Environment Minister Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed.
The C onference, in a statement, has described the incident as deeply unfortunate, calling for a time of prayer and support for the families and communities affected by the loss.
President of the GCBC, Most Rev. Matthew Kwasi Gyamfi, speaking on Citi FM on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, expressed the Conference’s sorrow and solidarity with the families of the victims, the institutions they served, and all Ghanaians mourning the national tragedy.
“When the news was broken to us, everybody was shocked, and we could not believe it. So, we said a prayer for them and committed them into the hands of their Maker and Creator,” he indicated.
We send our condolences to the President, their families, Parliament, and the nation. We ask all Ghanaians to also say a prayer for them. To lose such bright minds all at the same time is a shock.”
The Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council (GPCC) has also expressed deep sorrow over the loss, extending its condolences to the families of the deceased, President John Dramani Mahama, the government, and the entire nation.
Two Cabinet Minister died amongst the eight who were on board the flight Wednesday, —Dr. Edward Omane Boamah and Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, Minister of Environment, Science and Technology, — as well as Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator, Alhaji Muniru Mohammed, Dr. Samuel Sarpong, NDC National Vice Chairman, a former Parliamentary candidate, Samuel Aboagye, and three Ghana Air Force personnel: Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala, Flight Officer Manin Twum-Ampadu, and Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah.
President John Dramani Mahama has since directed that all flags be flown at half-mast as the country continues to grieve.
Authorities have cleared the remains of the victims from the crash site for forensic examination and identification as investigations into the cause of the incident continue.
