General News of Friday, 8 August 2025

Source: Embassy of the Republic of Liberia

Liberia expresses solidarity with Ghana following tragic helicopter crash

The incident occurred on Wednesday, 6 August 2025 The incident occurred on Wednesday, 6 August 2025

The Government of the Republic of Liberia, through its Embassy in Accra, expresses profound condolences to the Government and people of the Republic of Ghana following the tragic helicopter crash of Wednesday, 6 August 2025, which claimed the lives of several senior government officials and military personnel.

The Embassy mourns the loss of the Honourable Dr Edward Omane Boamah, Minister for Defence; the Honourable Dr Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation; Alhaji Muniru Mohammed Limuna, Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator; and five other dedicated public servants, whose service to the nation embodied integrity, commitment, and a shared vision for Ghana’s development.

Their untimely passing is not only a national loss for Ghana but a loss for the West African region.

The Government and people of Liberia stand in full solidarity with the Republic of Ghana during this difficult period of national mourning.

His Excellency Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr, President of the Republic of Liberia, has conveyed heartfelt sympathies to His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, President of the Republic of Ghana, as well as to the bereaved families, reaffirming Liberia’s solidarity during this time of sorrow.

The thoughts and prayers of the Liberian people remain with the Government of Ghana, the families of the deceased, and all affected citizens as the nation grieves this tragedy.

May the souls of the departed rest in perfect peace.