The Government of Ghana has ordered all national flags to be flown at half-mast in honour of Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, Minister for Defence, and Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, Minister for Environment, who tragically lost their lives in a military helicopter crash, along with six others.
The fatal crash occurred on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, in the Adansi Akrofuom District of the Ashanti Region while the ministers and their delegation were en route to Obuasi for official duties.
Announcing the directive, Chief of Staff Julius Debrah expressed the government’s profound sorrow over the loss of the two senior officials and the other victims onboard.
“The President and the government extend their heartfelt condolences to the families of our comrades who died in service to the nation. As a mark of respect, all national flags are to be flown at half-mast until further notice,” he stated.
The Ghana Armed Forces are expected to release further details as investigations into the cause of the crash continue.
