As Ghana grapples with the shock of losing two key ministers in a military helicopter crash, tributes from within government circles have taken center stage in the national outpouring of grief.

Chief of Staff Julius Debrah, speaking on behalf of President John Mahama, described the incident as a “national tragedy” and confirmed the deaths of Defence Minister Edward Omane Boamah, Environment Minister Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, former Agriculture Minister Alhaji Muniru Mohammed, NDC Vice Chairman Samuel Sarpong, and four others.

The President has since ordered national flags to be flown at half-mast in mourning.

Former President Nana Akufo‑Addo, in a post on Facebook, has expressed profound shock and sorrow following Wednesday’s military helicopter crash that claimed the lives of eight people.

Former Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, also conveyed his sympathies to President Mahama, describing the news as “heart-wrenching” and reflecting on the sacrifice made by the fallen officials. 

Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu, speaking at the Jubilee House, revealed that President Mahama is “ down emotionally,” overwhelmed by the loss of trusted colleagues and friends.

The New Patriotic Party (NPP), through General Secretary Justin Kodua Frimpong, described the tragedy as a profound loss and called for “a thorough, transparent, and swift investigation” into the crash.

Other government officials have echoed the collective sorrow.

Heartbroken! Sad day

— Fifi Fiavi Kwetey (@fifi_kwetey) August 6, 2025

Your contributions have significantly shaped our path, Great Comrade. Your commendable efforts have created a legacy that not only inspires but also provides a strong foundation for uplifting our nation as we move forward.
May Allah have mercy on your soul pic.twitter.com/EoY5EuV1Nr

— Hon Haruna Iddrisu (@HonIddrisu) August 6, 2025

Black Wednesday

— Dr Frank Amoakohene (@DrAmoakohene) August 6, 2025

Pain, unimaginable.

— Sam Okudzeto Ablakwa (@S_OkudzetoAblak) August 6, 2025

Farewell, my brother. I will remember the specific conversation we had forever! pic.twitter.com/z1QkTuilvU

— Hon. Emelia Arthur (@emeliaarthur_) August 6, 2025

BLACK WEDNESDAY – A NATIONAL TRAGEDY

Today, our nation weeps.

I am heartbroken by the tragic loss of Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, Minister for Defence; Hon. Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, Minister for Environment; and six gallant members of the Ghana Armed Forces in the devastating… pic.twitter.com/Wp1nSkykuU

— Seth Kwame Acheampong (@Acheampong_SK) August 6, 2025

My heartfelt condolences to the President of the Republic, H.E. John Dramani Mahama , the Government, the National Democratic Congress (NDC), and especially to the families and loved ones of those who tragically lost their lives in the military helicopter crash today.

May the…

— Patrick Yaw Boamah (@pyboamah) August 6, 2025

On this terrible day of national tragedy, my prayers go out to the families of our 8 colleagues who have fallen in the line of duty and in the service of our dear country.

It is so so heart breaking to hear of our countrymen suffer this fate.

For the Pope John Sec Sch… pic.twitter.com/b0Fbrb1DpR

— Kojo Oppong Nkrumah (@konkrumah) August 6, 2025

Rest well till we meet again pic.twitter.com/B6hAhHWLt9

— Francis-Xavier Sosu (@fx_sosu) August 6, 2025

Ghana stands united in profound grief today. We have witnessed a dark tragedy of unimaginable scale – the loss of eight precious lives, including two esteemed Cabinet Ministers. To my knowledge, our nation has never endured a loss of such magnitude involving serving high state… pic.twitter.com/gGaJ5gVi7x

— Gabby Otchere-Darko (@GabbyDarko) August 6, 2025