How Ghana's media reported the August 6 tragedy

The tragic helicopter crash which claimed the lives of eight people, including top government officials and military personnel, sent shock waves across the nation on Wednesday, August 6, 2025.

The disaster marked the first time in Ghana’s history that two cabinet ministers have died in the same crash, making it one of the most devastating moments in the country’s political and military history.

The incident which occurred at the Adansi Akrofuom District of the Ashanti Region involved a military Z-9 aircraft of the Ghana Armed Forces.

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Newsrooms across Ghana broke into regular reportage to deliver the shocking update as the information trickled in from diverse sources and have since continued to follow the story closely.

Here is how some media outlets reported the incident:

Myjoyonline.com

Breaking: Defence Minister, Omane Boamah, Murtala and 6 others confirmed dead in helicopter crash

Channel One TV

BREAKING: Dr Omane Boamah and Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed Confirmed Dead in Military Helicopter Crash

GhanaWeb

Defence Minister Dr Omane Boamah, Dr Murtala Mohammed and others dead

Confirming the sad incident to the public, the Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, described the crash as a “national tragedy” in a televised statement, adding that national flags should be flown at half-mast until further notice.

Among the victims who perished in the crash were Dr Edward Omane Boamah, Minister of Defence, Dr Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, Minister of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, Alhaji Mohammed Muniru Limuna, Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator, Samuel Sarpong, Vice Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Samuel Aboagye, former parliamentary candidate

The helicopter crew members who also perished were Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala, Flying Officer Malin Twum-Ampadu, and Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah.

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