Ghana will bid farewell to two victims of the military helicopter crash, Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed and Muniru Mohammed, on August 10 after DNA analysis in South Africa confirmed their identities.
The crash occurred on August 6 in the Adansi Akrofuom District, claiming the lives of eight prominent individuals:
- Government Officials:
- Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, Defence Minister
- Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, Minister for Environment, Science, Technology, and Innovation
- Security and Military Personnel:
- Muniru Mohammed, Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator
- Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala
- Flying Officer Manin Twum-Ampadu
- Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah
- Politicians:
- Samuel Aboagye, former parliamentary candidate
- Samuel Sarpong, NDC Vice Chairman
President John Dramani Mahama has urged Ghanaians to transform their grief into a renewed commitment to nation-building, emphasizing the need for unity and resilience in the face of tragedy. The nation observed three days of mourning, with flags flown at half-mast and solemn ceremonies held nationwide
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