Audio By Carbonatix
Election Watch Ghana has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Defence Minister Dr. Edward Omane Boamah and seven others in a military helicopter crash on Wednesday, describing his passing as “an unfilled void in our nation’s democratic landscape.”
In a condolence statement on Friday, the group praised Dr. Omane Boamah’s “invaluable contributions to Ghana’s democratic journey,” noting his dedication, leadership, and commitment to national progress.
“As an organization committed to promoting transparency, accountability, and fairness in electoral processes, we at Election Watch Ghana are particularly saddened by his passing,” the statement read.
The group urged Ghanaians to take comfort in the promise of eternal life and the legacy the late minister leaves behind.
The statement prayed for strength and guidance for the bereaved families, adding that Dr. Omane Boamah’s life and work should continue to inspire efforts toward building a better Ghana.
Eight people, including Dr. Omane Boamah, Environment Minister Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, and three Ghana Armed Forces personnel, died when a military helicopter crashed in the Adansi Akrofuom District of the Ashanti Region on August 6, 2025.
Latest Stories
-
Togbe Afede XIV lauds government’s $10bn ‘big push’ programme for boosting farm produce transport
7 minutes -
FDA urges consumers to prioritise safety when purchasing products during festive season
11 minutes -
President Mahama calls for single-digit interest rates on agricultural loans
24 minutes -
President Mahama urges Ghanaians in formal jobs to take up farming
34 minutes -
Farming interventions paying off, lifting incomes and food security, says Agric minister
49 minutes -
Gov’t pledges science-backed interventions in agriculture, says Agric minister
59 minutes -
Ghana unveils $3.4bn plan to accelerate national clean energy transition
1 hour -
Interior minister urges security agencies to maximise use of new NSB regional command in Ho
1 hour -
Photos: Ghana celebrates 41st National Farmers’ Day
1 hour -
2025 Farmer’s Day: Farmers demand a 2% interest rate on loans to boost farming activities
1 hour -
Chamber of Aquaculture Ghana calls for strong public-private partnerships to unlock finance and transform the sector
2 hours -
Lions celebrate International Volunteer Day with over decades of service and impact
2 hours -
3 dead, dozens injured in Mampong Abuontem head-on collision
2 hours -
MoFFA shuts down several Eastern Region mortuaries over poor sanitation, non-compliance
2 hours -
Domestic violence case: John Odartey Lamptey remanded over alleged brutal assault on wife
2 hours