By: Musah Superior
On the morning of August 6, 2025, our nation was dealt a heavy blow, a cruel twist of fate that ended the lives of eight gallant Ghanaians in a helicopter crash in the Adansi Akrofuom District of the Ashanti Region. This moment, frozen in national grief, is more than just the passing of individuals; it is a reminder of the fragility of life, the burden of service, and the unity that binds us all when tragedy strikes.
The fallen were men of stature — ministers, public servants and security officers.
Dr. Edward Kofi Omane Boamah, Alhaji, Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, Alhaji Limuna Mohammed Muniru, Dr. Samuel Sarpong, Mr. Samuel Aboagye, Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala, Flying Officer Mane-Twum Ampadu, and Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah tragically lost their lives in a dreadful circumstance.
They stood in different arenas — politics, security, public policy; but they stood for one Ghana.
In moments like these, politics fades, and what remains is our shared humanity. The grief of their families is our grief. The weight of their loss is carried not just by those who knew them, but by every Ghanaian who cherishes peace, leadership, service and sacrifice.
Let this tragedy remind us that public service is not a mere occupation; it is a calling, often accompanied by risk, uncertainty, and demands far beyond comfort. These eight lives now etched into the memory of a mourning nation must be remembered for their dedication and sense of duty.
As we reflect, let us not only mourn but honour them by renewing our commitment to nation-building, civility, and togetherness. May their deaths not only be a cause for tears, but also a call to rise above division, and to work for a Ghana that is united, secure, and compassionate.
I extend my deepest condolences to the President of the Republic, the Givernment of Ghana, the National Democratic Congress, the bereaved families and the people of Ghana.
May their souls rest in peace. And may Ghana, though in sorrowful state find strength.
