By Esther Ososanya
Ghana is in mourning after a military helicopter crash killed eight people, including two ministers and top officials. The Z-9 aircraft went down en route to Obuasi, killing everyone on board.
Among the dead are Defence Minister Edward Omane Boamah, Environment Minister Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, NDC Vice Chair Samuel Sarpong, national security adviser Muniru Mohammed, and four military crew members.
Three Days of Mourning Declared
President Nana Akufo-Addo has ordered three days of national mourning starting Thursday. Flags will fly at half-mast. Muniru Mohammed is expected to be buried according to Islamic rites.
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The Chinese-made Z-9 helicopter, often used for evacuations, left Accra for Obuasi in the Ashanti region before vanishing from radar. Authorities later found the wreckage in the Adansi area.
Mourners have gathered at the ministers’ homes and at the NDC headquarters. The government called the crash a “national tragedy” and promised a full investigation to uncover the cause.
Esther Ososanya is an investigative journalist with Pinnacle Daily, reporting across health, business, environment, metro, Fct and crime. Known for her bold, empathetic storytelling, she uncovers hidden truths, challenges broken systems, and gives voice to overlooked Nigerians. Her work drives national conversations and demands accountability one powerful story at a time.
