The tragic helicopter crash that claimed the lives of prominent Ghanaian government officials on Wednesday, August 6, has elicited heartfelt condolences from the German Embassy in Accra and the United Nations in Ghana.

The Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, announced the tragic news at a press conference and directed that all national flags be flown at half-mast in honour of the victims. He also extended the government’s condolences to the bereaved families and the nation.

The deceased include Muniru Mohammed, acting Deputy National Security Coordinator; Samuel Aboagye, a former NDC Parliamentary Candidate for Obuasi East; and Samuel Sarpong, a Vice Chairman of the NDC and a former Kumasi Mayor.

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In a statement, the German Embassy expressed its deep sorrow and sympathy following the fatal accident involving the Ghana Armed Forces Z-9 helicopter. The embassy conveyed its thoughts and prayers to the government of Ghana, the families, and friends of the victims.

“Among the victims are honourable public servants, including two ministers, with whom the German Embassy has worked closely and trustfully,” the statement said. “Their dedication to Ghana’s development, their vision, and their personal warmth will be deeply missed.”

The embassy affirmed Germany’s solidarity with the people of Ghana during this difficult period, standing in grief alongside the nation.

Similarly, the United Nations in Ghana released a message of mourning, describing the crash as a moment of profound sorrow.

The UN specifically acknowledged the loss of the Minister for Defence, Dr Edward Kofi Omane Boamah, and the Minister for Environment, Science and Technology, Dr Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed.

“The United Nations family in Ghana mourns with the nation in this moment of deep grief,” the UN statement read. “We extend our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families, and the government and people of Ghana, as we together face this painful loss.”

Highlighting the wider impact of the tragedy, the United Nations remarked that this was “not only a national wound but also a loss felt across the international community.”

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