A Ghana Armed Forces Z-9 helicopter carrying several high-ranking government officials crashed in the Adansi Akrofuom District of the Ashanti Region on Wednesday, August 6, resulting in multiple fatalities.
Among the dead are Defence Minister Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, Environment, Science, Technology, and Innovation Minister Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator Muniru Mohammed, former Parliamentary Candidate Samuel Aboagye, and NDC Vice Chairman Samuel Sarpong. The crew—Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala, Flying Officer Manin Twum-Ampadu, and Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah—also did not survive.
Initial reports indicate the helicopter was en route to Obuasi when it went off radar. Emergency services responded promptly, but the crash left no survivors. Graphic images and video from the site confirm the severity of the incident. Authorities have not released a full list of casualties or injuries.
Ashanti Regional Minister Dr. Frank Amoakohene left an ongoing anti-illegal mining event immediately upon receiving news of the crash and proceeded to the scene.
The Ghana Armed Forces have confirmed the crash and stated that efforts are underway to secure the site and determine the cause. No official explanation has been given yet.
This tragedy comes just over a year after a non-fatal military helicopter crash in the Western Region in March 2024.
Investigations are ongoing. Updates will be provided as more details emerge and families are officially notified.
Source: MyNewsGhana.org
