Africa-Press – Ghana. The Anlo Constituency Secretariat of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Volta Region has joined the nation in mourning eight patriotic citizens, who perished in the tragic military helicopter crash on Wednesday, August 6, 2025.
In a statement released on Thursday and signed by Mr Shugga Mawuli Anthonio, the Constituency Communications Officer, the party described the incident as a dark day never to be experienced, adding that the victims’ selfless commitment to duty will never go uncelebrated.
“This is a tragic blow to the party and the nation, this is a dark moment for the Nation Ghana that we wouldn’t like to experience again. We urge all comrades to stand steadfast and remain resolute in this trying moment,” the statement said.
Among the deceased were Dr. Samuel Sarpong, NDC Vice Chairman; Mr Samuel Aboagye, Deputy Director of NADMO and former NDC Parliamentary Candidate for Obuasi East; Dr Edward Omane Boamah, Minister for Defence who was the former Director for IT and elections for the NDC; and Alhaji Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, NDC Member of Parliament for Tamale Central.
The release extended condolences to the bereaved families, the government, and the nation, and also appealed for privacy for the affected families and urged the public to be sensitive when sharing information.
“May the God of the universe console and comfort their families. All we ask is that everyone respects their dignity and privacy by being circumspect in sharing sensitive materials in these hard times. We call on all, especially our comrades, to avail themselves and fully participate in all outlined activities to mourn them,” it added.
A tragic incident involving a military helicopter claims lives of five civilians and three military officers when the chopper crushed and burnt in forest near Adansi in the Ashanti Region enroute to Obuasi.
The public and the international community was thrown into grief following the sad incident.
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