Government Directs Flags At Half-Mast For Ministers, Others Killed In Helicopter Crash

The Government of Ghana has directed that all national flags be flown at half-mast in honour of the late Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, Minister for Defence, and Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, among others who died in a tragic military helicopter crash. The fatal incident occurred on Wednesday, August 6, in the Adansi Akrofuom District of the Ashanti Region while the two ministers, along with six others, were en route to Obuasi for official duties.

Announcing the directive, Chief of Staff Julius Debrah expressed the government’s deep sorrow regarding the loss of the two senior public officials and others onboard the helicopter. The President and the government extend condolences to the families of our comrades who died in service to the country. All flags are to fly at half-mast until further notice, he said. The Ghana Armed Forces are expected to provide further updates as investigations into the cause of the crash continue.