All onboard, eight people, including two Ghanaian government ministers, confirmed dead following a tragic helicopter crash in the early hours of Wednesday 06 Aug, 2025, in the Volta Region of Ghana, government officials have confirmed.
According to initial reports from the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority, the aircraft—a government-owned military chopper—lost communication shortly after takeoff from Tamale and was later found wrecked in a remote forested area near Kete Krachi.
High-Ranking Officials on Board
Sources close to Ghana’s presidency say that among the deceased were:
• Defense Minister Edward Omane Boamah
• Environment Minister Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, were among the five passengers on board the helicopter, as well as three crew members
The delegation was reportedly on a cross-country infrastructure assessment tour ahead of the national budget reading next month.
The pilot, two security aides, and three other government staffers were also killed. The identities of the remaining victims have not yet been officially released, pending notification of next of kin.
The cause of the crash is still unknown, but aviation experts are pointing to possible technical failure or poor weather conditions. Ghana’s Ministry of Defense has launched a joint investigation with the Civil Aviation Authority and has called for public patience.
“We are devastated by this loss. These were dedicated public servants on active duty,” said President Nana Kwesi Badu in a televised address. He announced three days of national mourning and ordered all flags to fly at half-mast.
Continental Condolences
Condolences have begun pouring in from across the continent. Kenya’s President William Ruto tweeted:
“We stand with Ghana in this hour of grief. Africa mourns with you.”
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu have also expressed solidarity with Ghana.
This is a developing story. Record News will continue to provide updates as more details emerge.
