Obuobia Darko-Opoku: Close Friend of Omane Boamah Asks God a Question as She Mourns Him
- A good friend of the late Defence Minister, Dr Omane Boamah has expressed grief over his tragic passing
- Obuobia Darko-Opoku threw a simple but touching question to God in a Facebook post sighted by YEN.com.gh
- Netizens who saw the post were heart broken and expressed their heartfelt condolences in the comments section
Obuobia Darko-Opoku, a close friend of Dr Omane Boamah, is mourning the loss of the late Defence Minister.
Obuobia, who shared a close bond with the Minister, could not contain her grief as she mourned him with a touching Facebook post.
Source: Facebook
The Ghanaian politician and member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) questioned God in her post as she sought answers to why the unfortunate incident happened.
"Dear Lord… I have just one question… Why?🥹. Signed, Adjoa Obuobia Darko-Opoku," she wrote.
Obuobia Darko-Opoku has known Dr Omane Boamah for years. Over time, they grew fond of each other, both personally and professionally and shared a deep personal bond.
She affectionately referred to him as her "hugging partner" and was captured in photos hugging the Minister, who is now deceased.
Obuobia was pleased when the President appointed Dr Omane Boamah to head the Defence Ministry, and she attended his vetting to show her support.
Unfortunately, the Minister passed away in the tragic Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) helicopter accident, which claimed eight lives, leaving her broken.
Eight perish in tragic GAF helicopter crash
All eight people on board a Ghana Armed Forces helicopter crashed on August 6, 2025, when the flight was on its way to Obuasi.
The victims of the crash were Dr Omane Boamah, the Defence Minister, and the Tamale Central Member of Parliament, Murtala Muhammed.
Source: UGC
Also, the Deputy National Security Coordinator, Limuna Muniru, former Ashanti Regional Minister Dr Samuel Sarpong, and former legislator Samuel Aboagye were involved in the crash.
Three army personnel, namely Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala, Flying Officer Manin Twum-Ampadu and Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah, were also on board.
See Obuobia Darko-Opoku's message to God below:
Netizens console Obuobia over Dr Omane's passing
Netizens who saw Obuobia's post were heartbroken. Many in the comments section consoled her as she mourned her dear friend.
@Maxwell Akpabli wrote:
"Hmmmm.. mummy, Be Strong for us. It is you I have been thinking about ever since the tragic news hit us. Hmmmmm."
@Joan Selasie Ahiawordor wrote:
“My hugging partner” In Obuobia Darko-Opoku’s voice. Sorry mama🥹🥹🥹🥹."
@Ahmed Nabia Yakubu wrote:
"When I think about Dr. Omane, all I imagine is what Obuobia Darko-Opoku would be going through. My thoughts and prayers with you always Madam."
@Prosper Kelvin wrote:
"Be strong. How I will wish it's all a dream."
@DM Nwolley wrote:
"You have always been on my mind since the news. It is well."
@Terry Mensah-Glover wrote:
"May God strengthen us all in this very difficult situation 😭🙏."
Appiah Stadium pays tribute to Dr Omane Boamah
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Appiah Stadium paid a glowing tribute to the late Defence Minister, Dr Omane Boamah, after he passed away on August 6, 2025
Appiah Stadium could not contain his grief over the loss of the Minister, in a video which has since gone viral on social media.
Source: YEN.com.gh
