GIHOC Distilleries Company Limited has expressed its sympathy to the government and people of Ghana over the tragic loss of the eight distinguished citizens who died in the helicopter crash of August 6, 2025.

In a statement issued on August 13, 2025, the management of the company described the eight victims as persons who were not only leaders in their respective fields but also dedicated servants of the Republic.

It indicated their demise is a great loss to their families, colleagues, and the nation at large.

“The board, management, and the entire Staff of GIHOC extend their deepest condolences to the bereaved families, friends, the Government of Ghana, and all citizens affected by this tragedy. We recognise the invaluable contributions these men made to national development and public service, and we honour their commitment, courage, and sacrifice.

“In this difficult time, we stand in solidarity with the nation as we reflect on their legacy and the values they upheld. May their souls rest in perfect peace,” parts of the statement read.

The management and staff of GIHOC, led by its Chief Executive Officer, Johnes Borteye Applerh, on August 13 laid flowers at the Ceremonial Garden in front of the Presidency, the Jubilee House in honour of the deceased.

Borteye Applerh, in a brief remark, offered words of encouragement to President John Dramani Mahama, the immediate family of the eight victims, and Ghanaians in general.

On August 6, 2025, a Ghana Air Force Harbin Z-9 military helicopter crashed into a forested mountainside in the Adansi Akrofuom District, Ashanti Region, killing all eight people on board. The helicopter was en route from Kotoka International Airport in Accra to Obuasi for an event focused on combating illegal mining.

The deceased include Dr. Edward Kofi Omane Boamah, Minister of Defence; Alhaji Dr Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, Minister for Environment, Science and Technology; Alhaji Muniru Mohammed, Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator; Dr Samuel Sarpong, 1st Vice Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC); Samuel Aboagye, Deputy Director-General of NADMO; Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala, Flying Officer Mane-Twum Ampadu and Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah 







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