The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has expressed deep sorrow over the military helicopter crash that claimed the lives of two ministers and six others.
In a statement signed by Mr. Justin Kodua Frimpong, General Secretary, the Party described the incident as a profound national loss.
“Their passing is not only a devastating blow to their families but a profound loss to the entire nation they worked to protect and build,” it stated.
The NPP extended its “deepest, most heartfelt condolences” to the bereaved families, praying for divine “comfort and strength during this excruciating difficult period.”
The statement called for a thorough, transparent, and swift investigation into the cause of the crash, stressing that “the dignity of the lives lost demands answers and accountability to ensure that such a tragedy never happens again.”
It urged national unity, compassion, and support for the affected families.
“May the souls of the eight heroes rest in perfect peace until the last day of the resurrection when we shall meet again,” it added.
The crash occurred on Wednesday, August 6, in the Adansi area of the Ashanti Region.
The deceased include Dr Edward Omane Boamah, Minister for Defence, and Dr Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation.
Other victims were Alhaji Mohammed Muniru Limuna, Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator and former Minister for Food and Agriculture; Dr Samuel Sarpong, Vice Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and former Ashanti Regional Minister.
The rest were Mr. Samuel Aboagye, former NDC parliamentary candidate for Obuasi East; Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala; Flying Officer Malin Twum-Ampadu; and Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah.
At a press briefing, Mr. Julius Debrah, Chief of Staff, announced that “All flags are to fly at half-mast indefinitely,” in their honour.
The deceased were attending an anti-illegal mining event, known as the Responsible Co-operative Mining and Skills Development Programme (rCOMSDEP), in Obuasi.
Source: GNA
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