Africa-Press – Namibia. President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, has extended her heartfelt condolences to Ghana President John Dramani Mahama and the people of Ghana, following a tragic military helicopter crash that claimed eight lives on Wednesday, 6 August 2025.
Among those who died in the crash in Ghana’s southern Ashanti region were two cabinet ministers, Defence Minister Edward Omane Boamah and Environment, Science and Technology Minister Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, along with three members of the Ghana Armed Forces and other senior government officials.
In a message of sympathy, Nandi-Ndaitwah expressed deep sorrow over the loss and conveyed solidarity on behalf of the Namibian people.
“On behalf of the government and people of the Republic of Namibia, and in my personal capacity, I offer our heartfelt condolences to Your Excellency, the bereaved families, and to all the people of Ghana during this time of national mourning.
The loss of these dedicated leaders is not only a tragedy for Ghana but for the African continent as a whole,” her speech read.
She said their untimely passing leaves a void in public service and leadership that will be deeply mourned.
She further noted the strong historical ties between Namibia and Ghana, anchored in shared liberation struggles and Pan-African solidarity.
President Nandi-Ndaitwah concluded her message by extending prayers and comfort to the bereaved families and wishing the souls of the departed eternal peace.
According to reports by the BBC news, authorities in Ghana have launched investigations to determine the cause of the crash.
While the exact reason has not been confirmed, Ghana’s meteorological agency had issued warnings of unusually cold weather for August, with fog and light rains reported across forested regions.
According to BBC, local farmers near the crash site described hearing the helicopter flying at a low altitude through thick fog before a loud explosion was heard.
“I realised the helicopter had exploded. When I got to the scene, there was no one to be rescued,” an eyewitness was quoted by BBC.
BBC said this incident is now the deadliest involving Ghana’s Air Force in recent memory and follows two other helicopter emergencies in the last five years.
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