Dr Omane Boamah Dies in Crash: Sports Minister Kofi Adams Almost in Tears During Family Visit
- Ghana’s Sports Minister, Kofi Adams, was visibly distraught as he reacted to the tragic helicopter crash that claimed eight lives
- He joined a government delegation that visited the family of the late Dr Omane Boamah in the Eastern Region to offer condolences
- Dr Boamah was also remembered by a top football administrator, who highlighted his selfless efforts during the May 9 disaster
Ghana is in deep sorrow following the devastating helicopter crash that claimed the lives of eight individuals, including two serving cabinet ministers.
The accident, which occurred in the Ashanti Region on Wednesday, August 6, has left an entire nation heartbroken and searching for answers.
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Dr Omane Boamah, 7 others die in helicopter crash
Dr Edward Omane Boamah, the country's Minister for Defence, and Dr Murtala Mohammed, who served as the Minister for Environment, were aboard a Ghana Armed Forces Z-9 helicopter en route to Obuasi.
They were part of a government delegation scheduled to attend an event aimed at tackling illegal mining in the region. Sadly, their journey was cut short when the aircraft went down in the Adansi Akrofuom District.
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Authorities have launched an investigation to determine what led to the fatal crash, as noted by the BBC.
In the wake of the disaster, a high-powered delegation led by Chief of Staff Julius Debrah and NDC National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketia travelled to Koforidua in the Eastern Region.
Their mission was to officially inform the family of Dr Omane Boamah about his passing.
Sports Minister almost in tears
With them was the Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Iddi Adams, whose emotional state spoke louder than words.
Walking ahead of government spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Kofi Adams appeared visibly shaken, his face etched with grief, on the verge of tears.
The team proceeded to Effiduase, where they met the late minister’s family and offered their condolences.
Supporters of the party, relatives, friends and sympathisers had already gathered, mourning the loss of a man many respected deeply.
Scenes as the government delegation visits Dr Boamah's family.
The meeting lasted nearly an hour. When the officials finally emerged from the family home, their expressions told a painful story.
Meanwhile, Dr Omane Boamah’s mother was later moved to Accra to be with her late son’s widow during this difficult time.
Victims of the helicopter crash
According to Al Jazeera, the crash not only took two senior government figures but also claimed the lives of several others, each of them playing key roles in the country’s public service.
Among the deceased were:
- Limuna Muniru, Deputy National Security Coordinator
- Dr Samuel Sarpong, former Ashanti Regional Minister
- Samuel Aboagye, former NDC parliamentary candidate for Obuasi East
- Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala
- Flying Officer Manin Twum-Ampadu
- Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah
Respected football admin mourns Dr Boamah's death
In an earlier report, YEN.com.gh highlighted the tribute of a respected football administrator who joined many Ghanaians in grieving the loss of key national figures.
He fondly recalled Dr Omane Boamah’s immense contribution to Ghanaian football, particularly his role in coordinating rescue efforts during the tragic May 9 stadium disaster in 2001.
Source: YEN.com.gh
