The National Democratic Congress, (NDC) has described the late Minister of Defence, Dr Edward Kofi Omane Boama as brilliant, strategic and utterly fearless.

In a tribute delivered by the party and read by the party's General Secretary, Fifi Fiavi Kwetey at the interdenominational state funeral on Friday, August 15, 2025, he stated that the late minister was, "brilliant, strategic, and utterly fearless.”

“Dr Omane Boamah was more than a political strategist, he was a fighter for democracy, a compassionate human being, a man generous in spirit and quick to lend a helping hand. His rare blend of intellect, empathy, and resilience made him a treasure to our Party and nation," he added.

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The party lauded his contributions to the NDC, noting that he brought renewed energy to party campaigning and election strategy.

"As Director of Elections, he brought unmatched dynamism to the organisation of campaigns, training of polling agents, and election monitoring. He mobilised resources, prepared the Party’s grassroots with military precision, and oversaw the work of the Electoral Commission with the vigilance of an eagle," it stated.

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Dr Omane Boamah was among eight people who died in a military helicopter crash at Sikaman in the Adansi Akrofuom district of the Ashanti Region.

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