The Government of Ghana has ordered that all national flags be flown at half-mast in memory of the late Minister for Defence, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, and six others who perished in a tragic military helicopter crash.

The fatal crash occurred on Wednesday, August 6, in the Adansi Akrofuom District of the Ashanti Region, as the officials were travelling to Obuasi on official duty.

Chief of Staff Julius Debrah announced the government’s directive, expressing profound sorrow over the loss of the two senior government ministers and their colleagues.

“The President and the government extend heartfelt condolences to the families of our comrades who lost their lives in the line of duty. All national flags are to be flown at half-mast until further notice,” he stated.

The Ghana Armed Forces have launched an investigation into the incident and are expected to release further information as efforts continue to determine the cause of the crash.