Accra: Ghana’s ministers of defence and environment have died in a military helicopter crash, along with six other people, according to the country’s government. Defence Minister Edward Omane Boamah and Environment Minister Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed were among the victims of the crash in the southern Ashanti region of the country, said Julius Debrah, Chief of Staff to Ghana’s President John Mahama.
According to Ethiopian News Agency, Debrah expressed condolences on behalf of the president and the government, extending their solidarity to the families of the individuals who perished while serving the nation. The crash claimed the lives of both ministers, who were dedicated to their roles in the government.
Earlier, the Ghana Armed Forces reported that the helicopter, which was carrying three crew members and five passengers, had gone “off the radar.” The incident has raised concerns about aviation safety standards and has prompted an investigation to determine the cause of the crash.