The identities of the persons killed in the military helicopter crash have been revealed. The helicopter carrying Defense Minister Dr. Edward Omane Boamah and seven others has reportedly crashed and died in the Adansi Akrofuom District of the Ashanti Region.
Preliminary reports indicate that the incident occurred on the morning of Wednesday, August 6, 2025, during what is believed to have been an official assignment involving personnel of the Ghana Armed Forces.
While the exact cause of the crash remains unknown, early information suggests that some of the passengers sustained injuries.
Emergency response teams, including military and medical personnel, have been deployed to the scene and are working to assess the situation and provide necessary aid. As of now, no fatalities have been confirmed.
Authorities are yet to release an official statement detailing the cause of the crash or the identities and conditions of all on board.
However, sources close to the Ghana Armed Forces have confirmed that Dr. Omane Boamah was among the passengers and is receiving medical attention.
The Ghana Armed Forces, in collaboration with other relevant agencies, is expected to launch a full investigation into the incident and provide further updates in the coming hours.
This developing story continues to attract national attention, as concerns grow over the safety of military operations and air travel within the country.
The soldiers and civil servants on board are:
Dr Edward Kofi Omane Boamah, Minister of Defence and Dr Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, Minister of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, in a military helicopter crash at the Adansi Area in Ashanti Region.
Others who died in the unfortunate national tragedy were Alhaji Mohammed Muniru Limuna, Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator and former Minister for Food and Agriculture, and Dr Samuel Sarpong, the Vice Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and a former Ashanti Regional Minister.
The rest are Mr Samuel Aboagye, a former NDC Parliamentary Candidate for Obuasi East; Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala, Flying Officer Malin Twum-Ampadu and Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah.
