The Ranking Member on the Defence and Interior Committee of Parliament, Reverend John Ntim Fordjour, has reacted to the tragic passing of the Minister of Defence, Dr Edward Omane Boamah.

Writing on his X page on Friday, August 8, 2025, the Member of Parliament for Assin South recalled his recent interactions with the minister while praying that his soul finds rest.

“Barely a month ago, we discussed transformative plans to support Ghana Armed Forces. We met again on other national security priorities. Your impactful service to Ghana in the security and communications sectors will be honored. Rest well Hon Dr Edward Omane Boamah,” he wrote.

Dr Edward Omane Boamah and seven others perished in a helicopter crash on Wednesday, August 6, 2025.

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A little after midday on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, the Ghana Armed Forces issued a statement indicating that a helicopter headed for Obuasi had gone off radar, with efforts underway to locate the missing aircraft.

"A GAF helicopter, GH-29, that took off this morning at 0912hrs from Accra and headed for Obuasi is currently off the radar. All efforts are being made to establish contact. On board were three crew members and five passengers. Further details will be communicated soon," the statement said.

The Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, later in the afternoon, confirmed the deaths of the eight persons in a short briefing at the Jubilee House.

He confirmed that the victims, including the Minister of Defence, Dr Edward Omane Boamah, and the Minister of Environment, Science, Technology, and Innovation, Dr Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, lost their lives in the helicopter crash that occurred at Adansi Akrofuom in the Adansi Akrofuom District of the Ashanti Region.

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The others include Limuna Muniru, Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator; Samuel Sarpong, Vice Chairman, National Democratic Congress (NDC); Samuel Aboagye, NADMO Deputy Director-General; and three crew members.

Barely a month ago, we discussed transformative plans to support Ghana Armed Forces. We met again on other national security priorities. Your impactful service to Ghana in the security and communications sectors will be honored. Rest well Hon Dr Edward Omane Boamah. pic.twitter.com/jRsqMQSgAa

— John Ntim Fordjour MP (@NtimFordjour) August 7, 2025