Former Finance Minister, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, has urged Parliament to initiate an independent inquiry into the 6 August military helicopter crash that claimed eight lives, including those of two cabinet ministers.

Speaking to Channel One News TV at the burial of Dr Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, and Alhaji Limuna Muniru Mohammed, Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator, Dr Adam stressed the importance of a comprehensive investigation to avert similar tragedies in the future.

“Although the Ghana Armed Forces have already commenced their own investigation, it is imperative that Parliament conducts its own inquiry. This would promote broader accountability and help us draw vital lessons to prevent a recurrence,” he stated.

Former Interior Minister, Ambrose Dery, also conveyed his condolences to the bereaved families, expressing solidarity with them in their grief.

“Our thoughts are with them in this difficult period. The whole nation owes them its gratitude and prayers for strength to bear their loss,” he said.

President John Dramani Mahama disclosed that forensic reports for all eight victims, whose remains were severely burnt, had been received following DNA testing carried out in South Africa.

In keeping with Islamic rites, Janazah prayers for the two Muslim officials were performed at the Forecourt of the State House in Accra, led by the National Chief Imam, Sheikh Osmanu Nuhu Sharubutu, before their burial at the Military Cemetery near Burma Camp.

The deceased included Defence Minister Dr Edward Omane Boamah; Dr Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed; former parliamentary candidate Samuel Aboagye; National Democratic Congress (NDC) Vice-Chairman Dr Samuel Sarpong; and Alhaji Limuna Muniru Mohammed.

The military crew who lost their lives were Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala, Flying Officer Manin Twum-Ampadu, and Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah.

Three days of national mourning were observed, beginning with a flower-laying ceremony on August 7 and culminating in a memorial service on August 9.

A state funeral for all victims is scheduled for Friday, 15 August 2025, at Black Star Square, Accra.

According to the Ghana Armed Forces, the Z-9 helicopter, carrying three crew members and five passengers, departed Accra at 09:12 GMT en route to Obuasi for an anti-illegal mining operation. Shortly afterwards, the aircraft went “off the radar”.

A search-and-rescue mission later confirmed that there were no survivors.