{"id":172816,"date":"2025-08-06T22:22:20","date_gmt":"2025-08-06T21:22:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/goodluck-jonathan-responds-to-ghanaian-ministers-death"},"modified":"2025-08-06T23:23:08","modified_gmt":"2025-08-06T22:23:08","slug":"goodluck-jonathan-responds-to-ghanaian-ministers-death","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/goodluck-jonathan-responds-to-ghanaian-ministers-death","title":{"rendered":"Goodluck Jonathan Responds to Ghanaian Ministers&#8217; Death"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Former President Goodluck Jonathan has condoled President John Mahama of Ghana over the air mishap that killed two ministers and six others.<\/p>\n<p>A military helicopter crash in the Ashanti region claimed the lives of Ghana\u2019s Minister of Defence, Edward Omane Boamah, Minister of Environment, Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, and other distinguished officers and citizens.<\/p>\n<p>Posting on X, Jonathan wrote: \u201cI extend my deepest condolences to H. E @JDMahama, the Government and people of Ghana, and the bereaved families on the tragic incident of the military helicopter crash that claimed the lives of Ghana\u2019s Minister of Defence, Edward Omane Boamah, Minister of Environment, Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed and other distinguished officers and citizens.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThey were committed public servants who gave their lives in service to their country. Their passing leaves a painful void in the hearts of many.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI join you in paying tribute to their patriotism and the sacrifices they made for the peace, security, and progress of Ghana.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI pray that their legacy continues to inspire future generations of Ghanaian leaders. May God grant you, the affected families, and the people of Ghana the strength and fortitude to bear this irreparable loss. And may the souls of the departed rest in perfect peace.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Nigeria<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. Former President Goodluck Jonathan has condoled President John Mahama of Ghana over the air mishap that killed two ministers and six others. 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