Among the deceased are Ghana’s Defence Minister, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, and the Minister for Environment, Science and Technology, Murtala Mohammed.
Other victims include Muniru Mohammed, Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator; Samuel Aboagye, a former NDC Parliamentary Candidate for Obuasi East; and Samuel Sarpong, a Vice Chairman of the NDC and a former Kumasi Mayor.
The crew members who perished were Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala, Flying Officer Mane-Twum Ampadu, and Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah.
Speaking at the Evening of Reflections and Memorial for the eight victims, Mr Debrah assured the bereaved families, wives, children, parents, and loved ones that the nation mourns with them and remains committed to supporting them in their grief.
“To the wives, children, parents, relatives, former colleagues and close comrades of our fallen heroes—know that you are not alone in this tragedy,” he said.
“We stand with you in flesh and in spirit. We know God will restore you and this nation. And we assure you of a complete closure on the events surrounding your painful loss.”
