Ghana helicopter crash update

President Mahama pledges a full investigation after a fatal helicopter crash in the Ashanti region.

Ghana helicopter crash kills two ministers and six others

Two ministers died when a military helicopter crashed in the central Ashanti region on Wednesday, along with six other people. Defence Minister Edward Omane Boamah and Environment, Science and Technology Minister Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, both 50, were confirmed dead. In a televised address, President John Mahama called the incident a personal loss and said authorities would conduct a full, transparent investigation. Flight data and cockpit voice recorders have been retrieved, marking a critical step for investigators. Officials have not yet released a probable cause and stress that inquiries will proceed openly while security forces assess the scene and gather evidence.

The tragedy hits at the heart of government and raises questions about safety and risk management in a region where transport links are vital. Retrieving the black boxes signals a commitment to transparency, but the public will closely watch how quickly and clearly officials share findings. The president’s phrasing of the loss underscores the human toll of public service, while the investigation will test Ghana’s capacity to balance accountability with stability. In the coming days, observers will look for independent oversight and any steps announced to prevent a repeat of such incidents.

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The investigation will test Ghana's ability to turn tragedy into accountability.