8 Dead in Ghana Military Chopper Crash, Including Two Senior Ministers

Ghana’s Defence Minister and seven others were killed in a military helicopter crash. Here’s what we know about the tragic incident.

Publish date: Thursday، 07 August 2025 Reading time: 1 min read

8 Dead in Ghana Military Chopper Crash, Including Two Senior Ministers

Ghana’s Defence Minister Edward Omane Boamah has died in a military helicopter crash that took place on Wednesday, along with seven others — including Environment Minister Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed and three airforce crew.

2 Senior Ghanaian Ministers Among 8 Killed In Military Helicopter Crash

What Happened

The Ghanaian military said they lost radar contact with a Z9 airforce helicopter before the crash. The aircraft went down while officials were on duty, but no official cause has been released yet.

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Government Confirms Loss

President John Mahama’s chief of staff, Julius Debrah, confirmed the incident in a press conference, calling it a national tragedy. "Our comrades and servicemen died in service to the country," he said, as condolences poured in.

What’s Next

Boamah, a former communications minister, had only stepped into the defence role in January. His successor will have a tough job ahead — Ghana has been working to strengthen security amid growing regional threats from Islamist groups, especially near the border with Burkina Faso.

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8 Dead in Ghana Military Chopper Crash, Including Two Senior Ministers

What Happened

Government Confirms Loss

What’s Next

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