Ghanaians have taken to social media to express shock and grief following the tragic deaths of Defence Minister Dr. Edward Omane Boamah and Minister for Environment, Science and Technology, Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, in a military helicopter crash on Wednesday, August 6.
The two ministers were among eight individuals — including a presidential staffer, a former MP, and military personnel — who lost their lives when a Ghana Armed Forces Z-9 helicopter crashed in the Adansi Akrofuom District of the Ashanti Region while en route to Obuasi for a national assignment.
Tributes have flooded social media platforms such as X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, and Instagram, with citizens, public figures, and political leaders sharing messages of condolence and sorrow.
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National Democratic Congress (NDC) General Secretary, Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, simply posted: “Heartbroken! Sad day.” Ashanti Regional Minister Dr. Frank Amoakohene echoed the national mood with the words “Black Wednesday.”
Ghanaian rapper Sarkodie also paid tribute, writing, “God rest their souls and strength to the families.” Media personality Giovani Caleb shared a more personal message: “Oh Chale, my friend is gone. Sad news, Piero. Fine officer.”
Hashtags such as #BlackWednesday, #OmaneBoamah, and #MurtalaMohammed are trending, as tributes continue to pour in from all corners of the country — a testament to the impact and legacy of the fallen statesmen.
Story By: Afia Ohenewaa Akyerem