UN Ghana Statement on the Ghana Airforce Helicopter Tragedy
06 August 2025
The UN family in Ghana mourns with the nation in this moment of deep grief. We extend our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and the people of Ghana
It is with profound sorrow that we receive the tragic news of the fatal crash involving the Ghana Airforce Z9 helicopter, claiming the lives of distinguished Government of Ghana officials, including the Honourable Minister for Defence, Dr. Edward Kofi Omane Boamah, and the Honourable Minister of Environment, Science, and Technology, Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed.
The United Nations family in Ghana mourns with the nation in this moment of deep grief. We extend our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families, and to the Government and people of Ghana, as we together face this painful loss. This tragedy is not only a national wound but also a loss felt across the international community.
We stand united at this time of mourning. We honour the memory of those who have passed, with hope for their lasting peace.
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