Suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo has expressed deep sorrow over the recent Ghana Armed Forces helicopter crash, which claimed the lives of military personnel and government officials and left the nation in mourning.,
Torkornoo described the incident as a tragic loss and extended her condolences to the families of the deceased, the armed forces, and all Ghanaians affected by the disaster.
She later went to the Ministry of Defence, where she signed the book of condolence to express her sympathies.
Justice Torkornoo called for unity and compassion, urging Ghanaians to honour the memory of the victims by supporting their families and respecting the ongoing investigations into the cause of the crash.
The helicopter crash on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, has prompted an outpouring of sympathy from leaders, institutions, and citizens across the country.
Justice Torkornoo’s message comes as the nation grapples with the tragedy, with tributes continuing to pour in for the fallen officials.
The tragic event has drawn nationwide sympathy, with political leaders, civil society groups, and citizens sending messages of support to the former president and all those impacted.
Dr Edward Kofi Omane Boamah and Dr Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed were in a military helicopter crash.
Others who died in the unfortunate national tragedy were Alhaji Mohammed Muniru Limuna, 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 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.
The cause remains under investigation, with the black box recovered to aid inquiries. President John Mahama declared three days of national mourning, ordered flags at half-mast, and announced a state funeral for August 15, 2025, at the Black Star Square.
