Aircraft Accident Bureau Offers Condolences to Helicopter Crash Victims' Families
Tragic Helicopter Crash in Ghana Leaves Eight Dead A devastating helicopter crash that occurred on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, near Sikaman in the Ashanti Region has left eight individuals dead. The incident took place in Adansi and has sent shockwaves through the nation, with many mourning the loss of prominent figures who were part of a national assignment at the time. The victims included several high-profile individuals, such as Dr Edward Kofi Omane Boamah, the Defence Minister; Mr Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, the Minister of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation; Dr Samuel Sarpong, former Ashanti Regional Minister and Vice-chairman of the NDC; and Alhaji Muniru Mohammed, Acting National Deputy Security Coordinator. Among the others who lost their lives were Mr Samuel Aboagye, Deputy Director-General of the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO); Squadron Leader Peter Baafemi Anala, Pilot; Flying Officer Manin Twum Ampadu, Co-Pilot; and Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensa...