8 h. ago ACTG sympathizes with families of 8 persons killed in helicopter crash at Adansi

The Association of Corporate Treasurers of Ghana (ACTG) has joined the nation in mourning the eight distinguished Ghanaians who died in the tragic military helicopter crash on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. In a statement signed by its president, Dr. Peter Kwesi Terkper, the ACTG paid glowing tribute to Defence Minister Dr. Edward Kofi Omane Boamah; […]

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20 h. ago Dr. Omane Boamah swore that neither he nor his family are involved in galamsey – Muntaka reveals

Amid widespread allegations that government officials and politically exposed persons are involved in illegal mining, Interior Minister Muntaka Mubarak has revealed that the late Defence Minister, Dr. Omane Boamah, had sworn that neither he nor any member of his family was engaged in the practice.

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24 h. ago Leadership Beyond Sorrow: Dr. Frank Amoakohene’s Unwavering Resolve in the Face of Tragedy

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/leadership-beyond-sorrow-dr-frank-amoakohenes-unwavering-resolve-in-the-face-of-tragedy/Ghanaians are in awe of the young leader, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, Ashanti Regional Minister, for his exceptional leadership in the aftermath of the tragic helicopter crash that claimed eight lives, including Defence Minister Dr. Edward Omane Boamah and Minister of Environment, Science and Technology, Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed. Dr. Amoakohene’s crisis management skills, empathy, and […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/leadership-beyond-sorrow-dr-frank-amoakohenes-unwavering-resolve-in-the-face-of-tragedy/

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27 h. ago Nana Kwame Bediako calls for unity and reflection after helicopter crash

Leader of The New Force, Nana Kwame Bediako, has called for national unity and renewed commitment to service following the tragic military helicopter crash that claimed the lives of Defence Minister Edward Omane Boamah and seven others.

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27 h. ago Obuasi helicopter tragedy sparks calls for truth and justice

On August 6, 2025, tragedy struck Ghana when a Ghana Air Force Harbin Z-9 helicopter carrying the Defence and Environment ministers and senior military officers crashed near Obuasi, killing all eight people on board.

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30 h. ago Abuakwa South MP Urges National Galamsey Action with the Gravitas of Mourning

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/abuakwa-south-mp-urges-national-galamsey-action-with-the-gravitas-of-mourning/In a deeply poignant statement following the tragic helicopter crash that claimed eight lives — including the Ministers for Defence and Environment — Dr. Kingsley Agyemang (MP, Abuakwa South) has called for a resolute and unwavering response to illegal mining (galamsey), grounded in the same urgency as national mourning. Dr. Agyemang, who mourned the loss […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/abuakwa-south-mp-urges-national-galamsey-action-with-the-gravitas-of-mourning/

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33 h. ago Helicopter crash: ‘We can’t fault GAF for arriving late’ — Col. Aboagye

A security analyst and retired military officer, Colonel Festus Aboagye, has mounted a spirited defense of the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) against public criticism regarding their response time to the tragic helicopter crash on August 6. Eight prominent Ghanaians, including the Minister for Defence, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, and the Minister for Environment, Science, Technology, […]

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37 h. ago Omane Boamah crafted major health policies in NDC manifesto – Ablakwa

Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has disclosed that several of the National Democratic Congress’s (NDC) flagship health sector pledges were the brainchild of the late Defence Minister, Dr Edward Omane Boamah.

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37 h. ago Ablakwa mourns victims of helicopter crash, calls it a ‘tragedy of monumental proportions’

Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has spoken of his profound grief following the death of Defence Minister Dr Edward Omane Boamah and seven others in the 6 August military helicopter crash.

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60 h. ago Ghana Opposition Leader Honors Rival Party Strategist Killed in Crash

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-opposition-leader-honors-rival-party-strategist-killed-in-crash/Prominent New Patriotic Party (NPP) figure Gabby Otchere-Darko has paid an extraordinary bipartisan tribute to Defence Minister Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, calling the late politician a “most formidable political strategist” for the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC). Otchere-Darko’s public praise came after Boamah perished in Ghana’s August 6 military helicopter crash that claimed eight lives. […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-opposition-leader-honors-rival-party-strategist-killed-in-crash/

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60 h. ago Ghana Foreign Minister Questions Divine Justice After Fatal Helicopter Crash

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-foreign-minister-questions-divine-justice-after-fatal-helicopter-crash/Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa expressed profound anguish and theological doubt following a military helicopter crash that killed eight prominent Ghanaians. The aircraft vanished from radar during a flight from Accra to Obuasi on August 6, claiming the lives of Defence Minister Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, Environment Minister Murtala Mohammed, and several senior officials and […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-foreign-minister-questions-divine-justice-after-fatal-helicopter-crash/

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3 d. ago Former Defence Minister Calls Helicopter Crash “Unprecedented Loss”

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/former-defence-minister-calls-helicopter-crash-unprecedented-loss/Dominic Nitiwul, Ghana’s former Defence Minister, voiced the nation’s collective grief at a State House memorial, calling the August 6 helicopter crash that killed eight officials an irreplaceable tragedy. “It could have been me,” he reflected, recalling his eight years in the role. His words underscored the profound impact on a country mourning ministers, military […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/former-defence-minister-calls-helicopter-crash-unprecedented-loss/

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3 d. ago ‘Your vision for the nation cut short’ – Defence Ministry mourns Omane Boamah

The Ministry of Defence has paid a moving tribute to the late Minister for Defence, Dr Edward Omane Boamah, describing his death as a grievous blow to the nation and the loss of a true statesman.

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3 d. ago ‘It could have been me’ – Former Defence Minister Nitiwul mourns helicopter disaster victims

Former Defence Minister Dominic Nitiwul has shared his grief over the recent helicopter crash that claimed eight lives, a tragedy he described as an unprecedented loss for Ghana. Speaking at the Evening of Reflections and Memorial at the Forecourt of the State House on Saturday, August 9, Mr Nitiwul revealed the immense sorrow felt by […]

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3 d. ago Genser hails ‘symbols of courage’ as Ghana mourns helicopter crash victims

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/genser-hails-symbols-of-courage-as-ghana-mourns-helicopter-crash-victims/Genser Energy has expressed condolences to Ghana after eight prominent Ghanaians, including two cabinet ministers and senior military officers, were killed in a helicopter crash in the Ashanti Region. The aircraft went down on 6 August at Adansi Akrofuom, claiming the lives of Defence Minister Dr Edward Kofi Omane Boamah; Environment, Science and Technology Minister […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/genser-hails-symbols-of-courage-as-ghana-mourns-helicopter-crash-victims/

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3 d. ago Your legacy will continue to inspire us – Defence Ministry pays tribute to Omane Boamah

The Ministry of Defence has paid glowing tribute to the late Defence Minister, Dr. Edward Kofi Omane Boamah, highlighting his visionary leadership, dedication, and enduring legacy.

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4 d. ago Helicopter Crash Ignites Renewed Calls to End Ghana’s Illegal Mining

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/helicopter-crash-ignites-renewed-calls-to-end-ghanas-illegal-mining/A devastating military helicopter crash that killed eight prominent Ghanaians, including two government ministers, has intensified demands for decisive action against illegal mining. The Ghana Armed Forces confirmed the aircraft vanished from radar en route from Accra to Obuasi last Wednesday, with eyewitnesses reporting the wreckage burned beyond recognition. Among the victims were Defence Minister […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/helicopter-crash-ignites-renewed-calls-to-end-ghanas-illegal-mining/

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4 d. ago Electoral Commission Pays Tribute to Omane Boamah After Helicopter Tragedy

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/electoral-commission-pays-tribute-to-omane-boamah-after-helicopter-tragedy/Ghana’s Electoral Commission has mourned Defence Minister Dr. Edward Omane Boamah and seven others killed in the August 6 helicopter crash, praising Boamah’s pivotal role in strengthening democracy. In an official statement, Chairperson Jean Mensa highlighted his “active and dedicated” service on the Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC), where he bridged political divides through dialogue. “His […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/electoral-commission-pays-tribute-to-omane-boamah-after-helicopter-tragedy/

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4 d. ago Ghana Defence Committee Mourns Minister, Seven Others in Helicopter Tragedy

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-defence-committee-mourns-minister-seven-others-in-helicopter-tragedy/Ghana’s Parliamentary Select Committee on Defence and Interior expressed profound sorrow following the helicopter crash that killed Defence Minister Dr. Edward Kofi Omane Boamah and seven others. The accident occurred on August 6th in the Adansi-Akrofuom District of the Ashanti Region, claiming the lives of key government and military figures alongside the minister. In an […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-defence-committee-mourns-minister-seven-others-in-helicopter-tragedy/

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4 d. ago Volta Region plans prayers, vigil for helicopter crash victims

The Volta Regional Coordinating Council (VRCC) and the Ho Municipal Assembly will hold a solemn vigil in memory of former Minister of Defence, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, former Minister for Environment Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, and six others, who perished in a tragic military helicopter crash.

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