Mahama Appoints Interim Ministers After Deadly Crash

On August 6, 2025, a Ghana Armed Forces helicopter crashed in the Ashanti Region en route to a mining event in Obuasi, killing Defence Minister Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, Environment Minister Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, and six others. President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson as Acting Defence Minister and Lands and Natural Resources Minister Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah as Acting Minister for Environment, Science and Technology. The government declared three days of national mourning, with flags at half-mast, and investigations into possible causes—such as adverse weather or technical failure—are ongoing. The deceased ministers were noted for their significant contributions to regional security and environmental reform. AngloGold Ashanti, which operates near the crash site, has pledged support for recovery efforts and expressed national condolences. The government has reaffirmed its commitment to stability during this period of loss.