The Acting Chief Justice, Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, has described the tragic military helicopter crash that claimed the lives of eight public servants as a “grievous blow” to the nation, mourning the loss of individuals who had dedicated their lives to serving Ghana.
In a statement issued on Thursday, August 7, 2025, Justice Baffoe-Bonnie extended his deepest condolences to President John Dramani Mahama, the bereaved families, and the people of Ghana.
“The victims were not only public servants, but also patriots whose lives were dedicated to the service of our country,” the statement read.
“Their untimely passing is not only a personal loss to their loved ones, but also a grievous blow to the country they so faithfully served.”
The victims included Defence Minister Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, Environment Minister Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, and six others—among them three military personnel—who died when a Ghana Armed Forces helicopter crashed on Wednesday, August 6, in the Adansi Akrofuom District of the Ashanti Region.
They were reportedly en route to Obuasi on official assignment when the accident occurred.
The Acting Chief Justice affirmed the Judiciary’s solidarity with the nation in mourning.
“The Judiciary and the Judicial Service of Ghana stand with the President, the Government, and with every grieving family, as the nation comes to terms with this immense loss,” the statement added.
He further urged national unity in the face of the tragedy and called on Ghanaians to draw inspiration from the lives of the deceased.
“It is our prayer that the Almighty God grants the souls of the departed eternal rest and also grants strength, comfort, and healing to all who are affected by this calamity.”
“Let their legacies—marked by courage, selflessness, and devotion to duty—serve as a source of inspiration for all Ghanaians,” the statement concluded.
