Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has formally paid a courtesy call on President John Mahama to express his condolences following the tragic military helicopter crash that claimed the lives of two government ministers and six others.

This visit follows an earlier statement in which Mr. Kufuor extended his heartfelt sympathies to the families, friends, and colleagues of the victims who perished while serving the nation.

He urged the country to honour their memory through renewed compassion, unity, and a deeper commitment to national service.

The victims of the crash included:


  • Defence Minister Dr. Edward Omane Boamah

  • Environment Minister Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed

  • NDC Vice Chairman Dr. Samuel Sarpong

  • Deputy National Security Coordinator Alhaji Muniru Mohammed

  • Former Obuasi East parliamentary candidate Samuel Aboagye

  • Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala

  • Flying Officer Manean Twum Ampadu

  • Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah

The incident occurred on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, in the Adansi Akrofuom District of the Ashanti Region, while the delegation was en route to Obuasi for a national assignment.

The bodies of the deceased have since been recovered and are undergoing forensic examination and identification. Tributes have continued to pour in from across the country.

In honour of the fallen, the government has declared three days of national mourning, starting Thursday, August 7, 2025. A state burial is scheduled for Friday, August 15, 2025, and books of condolence are being opened across the country.

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