Tolon MP requests report on fatal August 6 aircraft crash
The Member of Parliament for Tolon and First Deputy Minority Whip, Alhaji Habib Iddrisu, has formally written to President John Mahama requesting access to the findings of the committee set up to investigate the aircraft crash that claimed the lives of eight Ghanaians on August 6, 2025.
In a letter dated October 27, Mr. Iddrisu invoked Article 21(1)(f) of the 1992 Constitution and Section 18 of the Right to Information Act, 2019 (Act 989), seeking a copy of the committee’s investigative report or an official update on its progress.
The tragic accident resulted in the deaths of several senior government officials and military officers, including:
Dr. Edward Omane Boamah – Minister for Defence
Alhaji Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed – Minister for Environment
Alhaji Muniru Mohammed – Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator
Dr. Samuel Sarpong – Vice Chairman, NDC
Mr. Samuel Aboagye – Former Parliamentary Candidate
Sqn. Ldr. Peter Bafimi Anala
Flying Officer Twum Ampadu
Sergeant Ernest Addo
Mr. Iddrisu recalled that on August 25, 2025, the government announced the establishment of a committee of inquiry to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash, with a pledge to publish its findings within 30 days.
“In light of the time that has passed and the significant public interest in this matter, I respectfully request a copy of the investigative report or update,” he wrote.
He stated that Ghanaians deserve to know what led to the deaths of “such prominent figures and dedicated public servants,” urging the Presidency to release the committee’s full report or, if it is not yet complete, to provide an interim update.
“If the complete report is not yet available, I would appreciate it if you could release a partial or interim report. This would not only keep the public informed but also reflect the government’s commitment to transparency during this difficult time,” he added.
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