The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for the Nsawam Adoagyiri Assembly, Fummey Selorm Philibert, yesterday, August 12, led high-level personalities in the municipality to sign the book of condolence in honour of the eight persons who died during Wednesday, August 6 helicopter crash.
In a Facebook post, he stated, “this morning, I signed the book of condolence in honour of our 8 fallen heroes who perished during the unfortunate helicopter crash last week Wednesday. The Nsawam Adoagyiri Municipal Assembly has opened a book of condolences at the Municipal Assembly hall to all and sundry within Nsawam Adoagyiri who will like to honour our fallen heroes.
He concluded, “The book of condolences will be opened at 8AM to 5PM from Tuesday, August 12, 2025 to Friday, August 22, 2025.”
In another development, National Chairman of the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia, has urged Ghanaians to focus on offering prayers and encouragement to strengthen President John Dramani Mahama and the government, rather than inundating the nation with further prophecies.
Mr. Nketia stressed that nothing happens without the knowledge of God, whether described as Allah or the Almighty.
While acknowledging that prophecies have their place, he noted they should not dominate the national discourse at a time when collective resilience is needed.
He called on the public to channel their energy into supporting the leadership in working towards national healing and progress, describing the loss of the eight as a moment to confront the country’s challenges.
The high-profile victims who perished in the accident included two cabinet ministers, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah (Minister for Defence) and Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed (Minister for Environment, Science, Technology, and Innovation).
Also among the deceased were Muniru Mohammed, Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator; Samuel Aboagye, a former parliamentary candidate; and Samuel Sarpong, the Vice Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
The remaining victims were the helicopter’s crew members: Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala, Flying Officer Manin Twum-Ampadu, and Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah.
The group was travelling to Obuasi in the Ashanti Region to attend an event aimed at combating illegal mining, known as galamsey.
The aircraft went off radar, triggering a search-and-rescue operation that ended in tragedy.
