6 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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9 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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13 h. ago NDPC pays tribute to 8 fallen heroes; honours legacies of Murtala Muhammed and Omane Boamah

The National Development Planning Commission (NDPC), led by its Chairman and Presidential Advisor on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Dr. Nii Moi Thompson, and Director-General, Dr. Audrey Smock Amoah, has paid a solemn tribute to eight distinguished Ghanaians who perished in the recent tragic helicopter crash.

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16 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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19 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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20 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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32 h. ago NPP Strategist Backs Bawumia as 2028 Frontrunner for “Fastest Victory Path”

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/npp-strategist-backs-bawumia-as-2028-frontrunner-for-fastest-victory-path/Dennis Miracles Aboagye, former Communications Lead for Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s 2024 presidential campaign, has urged the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to rally behind the former Vice President for its 2028 election bid. In a social media statement, Aboagye framed Bawumia as the party’s “surest path to victory,” citing name recognition and electoral experience as critical […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/npp-strategist-backs-bawumia-as-2028-frontrunner-for-fastest-victory-path/

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36 h. ago Rejecting the Politics of Insults: A call for respectful discourse in Ghana

In recent times, insults have unfortunately become a common feature in Ghana’s political and governance landscape, and this regrettable phenomenon permeates both traditional and social media platforms. The situation has worsened to the extent that the elderly, clergy, traditional rulers and other respected figures in society are targeted incessantly. The advent of social media has […]

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39 h. ago Muntaka recounts Dr Omane Boamah’s reluctant helicopter flight and tragic death

Minister for Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has shed light on the final moments and deep reservations held by the late Dr. Edward Omane Boamah regarding the use of helicopters—a decision that ultimately led to his tragic demise.

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43 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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43 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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66 h. ago Salah calls out UEFA over wording of tribute to ‘Palestinian Pele’

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has called out UEFA over a tribute to Palestinian footballer Suleiman al-Obeid that it posted on social media, which failed to refer to the circumstances surrounding his death.

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68 h. 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 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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3 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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3 d. ago Dr. Apaak Mourns Omane Boamah, Murtala, Six Others in Helicopter Crash

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Ike Dzokpo, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/dr-apaak-mourns-omane-boamah-murtala-six-others-in-helicopter-crash/Deputy Education Minister, Dr. Clement Apaak, has expressed deep sorrow over the helicopter crash on August 6, 2025, which claimed eight lives. Dr. Apaak, who also serves as the Member of Parliament for Builsa, was in a somber mood as he recalled his memories with some of the victims, including Dr. Omane Boamah, Dr. Murtala […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Ike Dzokpo, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/dr-apaak-mourns-omane-boamah-murtala-six-others-in-helicopter-crash/

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3 d. ago Ghana’s Education Minister Mourns Death of Dr Murtala Mohammed

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-education-minister-mourns-death-of-dr-murtala-mohammed/Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu has publicly honored his late friend Dr Murtala Mohammed, calling his death a profound loss. In a social media tribute, the Tamale South MP expressed deep sorrow: “The world feels a little less bright without you, my friend. It’s hard to say goodbye.” Iddrisu credited Dr Mohammed with redefining friendship, writing: […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-education-minister-mourns-death-of-dr-murtala-mohammed/

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3 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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3 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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