President Bola Tinubu has condoled with the President of Ghana, John Mahama, over the tragic accident that claimed the lives of some top government officials in the country.
President Tinubu, in a statement on Wednesday by his spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, extended his deepest condolences to President Mahama, the government and people of Ghana following the helicopter crash that claimed the lives of Defence Minister Edward Omane Boamah, Environment Minister Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, and six others.
President Tinubu assured President Mahama and all Ghanaians that the thoughts and prayers of the government and people of Nigeria are with them during this time of profound national loss.
The President urged the Ghanaian nation and the bereaved families and friends to find comfort in the knowledge that their loved ones died in the line of patriotic service to the country.
He prayed for the peaceful repose of the souls of the departed and strength for those left behind.
Naijaonpoint recalls that the incident, which occurred in the Ashanti Region on Wednesday, also claimed the lives of the crew members.
The helicopter, operated by the Ghana Armed Forces, left Accra at 09:12 local time and was on its way to Obuasi, where the officials were expected to attend an anti-illegal mining event.
Midway through the journey, the aircraft lost contact with radar, prompting concerns over its location.
Later, pictures said to be from the crash site began circulating on social media, showing the wreckage.
The military crew members who lost their lives were Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala, Flying Officer Manin Twum-Ampadu, and Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah.
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