A profound sense of grief has enveloped Ghana’s government ministries following the tragic military helicopter crash that claimed the lives of two key ministers and six others, including military personnel and political figures, en route to Obuasi.
The crash, which occurred on August 6 in the Adansi Akrofuom District, claimed the lives of Defence Minister Dr Edward Omane Boamah and Environment, Science and Technology Minister Dr Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, among others
At the Ministry of Environment’s headquarters in Accra, the typically bustling corridor stood hushed as staff, still in disbelief, gathered in mourning.
Meetings were suspended, and several employees donned red and black armbands, a cultural symbol of grief.
The national flag, lowered to half-mast, and a red mourning band at the gate offered silent testimony to the magnitude of the loss
Several ministries and institutions have publicly mourned the helicopter crash that claimed the lives of key government officials.
The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources called it a devastating blow, particularly as the deceased were on their way to inaugurate critical reforms in the mining sector.
The Minority in Parliament expressed bipartisan grief, describing the crash as a national tragedy that transcends political lines.
Religious bodies and civil society groups, including the Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council, also offered condolences, underscoring the tragedy’s widespread emotional and national impact.
President John Dramani Mahama officially declared three days of national mourning beginning August 7.
Flags across the country were ordered lowered to half-mast, and all official activities were suspended.
Vice President Jane Naana Opoku‑Agyemang, along with Chief of Staff Julius Debrah, led delegations to console the bereaved families, while emergency and security services coordinated recovery and investigative efforts
The Ministry of Environment, Science and Technology reported deep mourning among staff, with visible signs of grief including flags at half-mast and mourning bands.
The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources released a condolence message, urging the nation to honour the legacy of the fallen ministers.
The Minority in Parliament expressed bipartisan solidarity in sorrow, highlighting both personal and national loss.
The Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council described the incident as a national tragedy and extended prayers and condolences across the country.
As the nation mourns, the sombre silence that hangs over the corridors of Ghana’s ministries speaks volumes, reminding the country of the lives lost in service and the urgent need for memory, unity, and healing.
Source: Myxyzonline.com
