Former Vice President of the Republic of Ghana, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has signed a book of condolence at the private residence of the late Minister of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr Murtala Mohammed.

In a viral social media video sighted by GhanaWeb, Dr Bawumia is seen penning his message of condolence, while surrounded by some members of the Minority Caucus as well as members of the former government.

Dr Murtala Mohammed and seven others perished in a helicopter crash on Wednesday, August 6, 2025.

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.

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"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.

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.

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Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has joined the family and loved ones of the late Hon. Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed at his residence, with other key members of the New Patriotic Party to sign the condolence book. pic.twitter.com/XsWLofKPj6

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