A communication team member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Wonder Madilo, has criticised the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) for using sacks to collect the remains of victims of Wednesday’s fatal helicopter crash.

Speaking on Metro TV’s Good Morning Ghana on Friday, August 8, 2025, Madilo said the military, as a disciplined institution, should have arrived at the crash site with proper body bags, especially as several hours had passed before they reached the scene.

“I am disappointed with GAF for this particular tragedy for not going to the accident scene with body bags, that is very bad. The police have body bags, NADMO also has it, likewise them. They are a disciplined institution, so, I didn’t expect that from them,” he said.

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The crash occurred in the Adansi Akrofuom District of the Ashanti Region while the officials were travelling to Obuasi for an official assignment.

The aircraft went down under still-unconfirmed circumstances, killing all eight people on board.

The victims were identified as Minister of Defence, Dr Edward Omane Boamah; Minister of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation cum Tamale Central MP, Dr Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed; Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator, Alhaji Limuna Muniru Mohammed; NDC National Vice Chairman, Dr Samuel Sarpong; former parliamentary candidate Samuel Aboagye; Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala; Flying Officer Manin Twum-Ampadu; and Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah.

The incident has plunged the nation into mourning, with tributes pouring in from political leaders, institutions, and citizens.

A three-day national mourning period has been declared, as investigations into the cause of the crash continue.

'This is not a time for division, speculation or political point-scoring' – President Mahama

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