Ghana Military Helicopter Crash Kills 8 Including Defence, Environment Ministers

A military helicopter crash in Ghana's Ashanti Region has resulted in the deaths of eight people, including key government officials such as Defence Minister Edward Omane Boamah and Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed. The helicopter, a Z-9 utility model, took off from Accra en route to Obuasi but went off radar shortly after departure, with no survivors reported. Among the deceased were also Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator Alhaji Mohammed Muniru Limuna and Samuel Sarpong, Vice Chairman of the ruling National Democratic Congress. The Ghanaian government has declared the event a national tragedy, ordering flags to be flown at half-mast and extending condolences to the families of the victims. A full investigation has been launched to determine the cause of the crash, which occurred amid concerns over regional security threats from militant activity near Ghana’s northern border. The loss of these prominent leaders and servicemen marks a significant blow to the country’s administration and military leadership.