The Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, this evening led a high‑powered government and military delegation to receive the mortal remains of the eight victims who perished in Wednesday’s tragic military helicopter crash in the Ashanti Region.
The bodies, recovered from the Dampia Range Forest Reserve near Adansi Brofoyedru, were transported to Kumasi aboard a Ghana Air Force aircraft. Upon arrival at the Air Force Base, the caskets were received in a solemn, military‑honour ceremony attended by senior officers of the Ghana Armed Forces, members of the Air Force leadership, and government officials.
Draped in the national flag, the remains were carried with full military honours as prayers and moments of silence were observed in respect for the fallen.
The fatal crash claimed the lives of five prominent civilians and three Ghana Air Force crew members:
Civilians:
- Dr Edward Omane Boamah – Minister for Defence
- Dr Alhaji Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed – Minister for Environment, Science, Technology, and Innovation
- Dr Samuel Sarpong – Vice Chairman, National Democratic Congress (NDC)
- Alhaji Muniru Mohammed – Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator
- Mr Samuel Aboagye – Former Member of Parliament
Crew Members:
- Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala – Pilot
- Flying Officer Mane‑Twum Ampadu – Co‑Pilot
- Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah – Flight Technician
Speaking briefly, Mr Debrah described the tragedy as “a day of immeasurable loss for the Republic of Ghana”, assuring that the state will provide the highest honours for the departed and support for their grieving families.
Investigations into the cause of the crash—which occurred en route from Accra to Obuasi during an official assignment—are ongoing, with preliminary reports pointing to adverse weather conditions as a possible factor.
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