Helicopter Crash: Elder Brother of Peter Anala’s Opens Up Widow’s Condition, Video Evoke Sorrow
- The brother of Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala has broken his silence on the demise of the young soldier
- Speaking in an interview, he disclosed that his late brother's widow had been traumatised over the news of this tragic incident
- Netizens who saw the video sympathised with the grieving family of Peter Anala about their loss
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The elder brother of Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala, one of the eight people who died in the devastating Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) helicopter crash on August 6, has broken his silence on the incident.
Speaking in an interview with Channel One TV on August 7, Marshall Anala stated that the death of his youngest brother had negatively affected the family.
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He then disclosed that Peter Anala's widow currently based in the UK, was struggling to cope, especially given the circumstances of losing her partner while adjusting to life as a new mother.
"It has been very tragic because, in May, he went to visit his wife in the UK, and then around the 10th of June, she had delivered a baby girl. In fact, the christening has not yet been done. It's really tragic. The baby is barely two months old, and in fact, the wife is alone in the UK. We are trying to see how we will get her around. It's really difficult. They got married on the 20th of April, on my birthday in 2022, so it was very symbolic for me. They have been away from each other since he has been in Ghana, and she's in the UK, and he visits."
Marshall Anala indicated that since the news of the tragic incident was disclosed to Peter Anala's widow, she has not been able to speak.
He mentioned the last visit his late brother made to his wife was in June this year, and hence was even planning a trip to the UK for his newborn's christening.
"The last visit was around, the last time they really met was around the 15th of June, and he was planning to go back for the christening of the baby. Unfortunately, this happened. It has not been easy. In fact, she's not able to talk, and looking at the UK system, where friends and family cannot sit with you, it's really difficult. She has a few friends who are trying to keep up with her, and we are seeing how we are able to coordinate to get her to really take things through, especially with regards to the baby. We are praying."
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Helicopter crash claims eight lives
Ghanaians were thrown into mourning after the Ghana Armed Forces' Z-9 helicopter was involved in a crash at the Sikaman Forest in the Adansi South District near Obuasi in the Ashanti Region on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, killing everyone on board.
Two of the victims were cabinet ministers, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah and Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed.
The others included the Deputy National Security Coordinator, Limuna Muniru; a Vice Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Dr. Samuel Sarpong; and the Deputy Director-General in Charge of Relief and Protocol at NADMO, Samuel Aboagye, who also died in the crash.
Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah, Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala, and Flying Officer Manin Twum-Ampadu were the other individuals who died in the crash.
They were attending the official launch of the Responsible Cooperative Mining and Skills Development Programme (rCOMSDEP) in Obuasi when the unfortunate incident occurred.
Be strong for your children
A counsellor, Rose Aboagyewaa Agyeiwaa, in a comment to YEN.com.gh, first mourned with the widows over their loss.
She advised the widows to recognise their responsibilities as parents and do whatever is necessary to ensure the well-being of their children in the absence of their spouses.
"During this stage, the family will show their utmost concern and sympathise with you during this difficult time. However, that fades over time. I urge the widows to stay focused and remember that they have children who rely on them for care.."
Watch the video below:
Reactions to the helicopter crash in Accra
Social media users who watched the footage mourned with the Anala family over their loss.
Nelizette commented:
"May Mother Mary continue to intercede on his behalf to our Lord Jesus Christ for divine mercy on his repose soul. Amen."
Afiik added:
"Oh Marshall, I'm so sorry for your loss. My condolences to you and your family."
Esynham opined:
"May the Lord's perpetual light shine on his soul and grant him eternal rest."
Mahama declares 3 days of national mourning
YEN.com.gh earlier reported that President John Mahama has declared a three-day national mourning in the wake of the military helicopter crash that killed eight people.
The president's official activities and engagements for the week have been suspended.
National flags are flown at half-mast until further notice.
Source: YEN.com.gh
