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Ghana's Ministers Killed in Helicopter Crash; Mourning Declared

8/9/2025

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Tragedy struck Ghana as Defence Minister Edward Omane Boamah and Environment Minister Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed lost their lives in a helicopter crash near Obuasi, alongside six others. The Z9 helicopter vanished from radar shortly after departing from Accra. In response, President Mahama announced three days of mourning and vowed a thorough investigation into the heartbreaking incident.

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Tragedy struck Ghana as Defence Minister Edward Omane Boamah and Environment Minister Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed lost their lives in a helicopter crash near Obuasi, alongside six others. The Z9 helicopter vanished from radar shortly after departing from Accra. In response, President Mahama announced three days of mourning and vowed a thorough investigation into the heartbreaking incident.